INFPs are unique individuals with a rare set of abilities — including the power to masterfully understand emotion and the human experience. At their best, INFPs bring emotional healing to others and inspire incredible change in the world. INFPs are also rare, making up about 4 to 5 percent of the population.
People with this kind of personality tend to be introverted, idealistic, creative, and driven by high values. INFPs want to make the world a better place and are interested in how they can best help others. They also strive to gain a greater understanding of themselves and how they fit into the world.
INFPs are very likeable. This may come as a surprise to you if you generally think that you are “too quiet” or “too sensitive” or “not social enough.” For one, INFPs tend to really like people in a very genuine way. People like people who like them, and others pick this up about you.
Their positivity, playfulness, and practicality are all reasons they're found so alluring. In addition to this, they are very supportive of others and take care of their physical appearance. ESFPs are, without exception, the most fun people to be around.
The main reason why INFP females are so unique lies in the fact that they value authenticity above all else. They shun tradition and fearlessly go after things that feel right for them, even if they go against social norms.
Not so much. INFP males are an emotional contradiction. In soceity's views, the traits of any INFP are generally identified (or stereotyped) as traits associated with women; sensitive, caring, empathetic, etc. In males, especially young males, this is often seen as a sign of weakness.
As partners, they are most likely hand-holders and snugglers, using physical closeness as a love language. About 83% of them agree that understanding their partner's physical needs is essential for a healthy relationship. They will likely make a very conscientious effort to make sure that those needs are met.
INFPs are most compatible with the other Intuitive-Feeling types—ENFJ, ENFP, and INFJ—as well as ESFJs.
INFPs are low-key rebels, which makes them badass. They are not blatant rebels, but their free-spiritedness and bohemian way of living make them understatedly cool.
INFPs possess strong value systems, are future-oriented, creative, and highly religious or philosophical individuals. Driven to meet the needs of others, INFPs tend to choose creative or human service-oriented careers that allow them to use their instinctive sense of empathy and remarkable communication skills.
With their dreamy eyes, romantic souls, and compassionate personalities, INFPs are the quintessential adorable type. They're affectionate, gentle, and generous with those they love. These are all things that make them so darn cute. INFPs are sweet, caring souls who always have your best interests at heart.
INFPs are usually seen as private yet kind individuals. Because they value depth and authenticity to such a great degree they are usually selective about who they spend their time with. They often seem mysterious to others because a lot of their vivid, inner world is very private.
One of the reasons why INFPs disappear or ghost people is because they need time to process what's going on in their heads before responding. INFPs are often deep thinkers who need quiet time alone to reflect on things that happened throughout the day.
INFPs (and ISFPs) are known for actively listening longer than any of the other personality types. While other types tend to formulate their own responses while the speaker is still talking, INFPs prefer not to do this, instead listening as long as possible to understand completely.
Idealism. INFPs care deeply for others and believe it is their duty to make a positive impact on the lives of other people in any way they can. Because of this unbreakable commitment, INFPs are capable of great self-sacrifice, and they won't compromise their ethical standards for personal benefit.
INFPs are described as being reserved, imaginative, passionate, creative, and quirky. These are some of the many qualities that make us unique — but they can also make us feel estranged from society, which often demands that we be far more extroverted, conventional, and pragmatic than we naturally are.
ENFPs and INFPs tend to have really close, trusting bonds. Because these types share the same cognitive functions, they tend to innately “get” each other without as much trouble as many other type pairings.
To the INFP, the ESTP can seem hedonistic, unpredictable, and detached. To the ESTP, the INFP can seem overly-sensitive, mysterious, and confusing. Both have completely different cognitive functions, so they can have a very hard time understanding what's going on in each other's minds.
INFPs and INFJs are very similar. They're both idealistic, moralistic, and empathic. It's not uncommon for INFPs to mistype as INFJs, and vice versa.
INFPs ranked as having low dominance according to the CPI™ tool. These individuals are very independent in nature, and value autonomy and personal freedom. They dislike imposing their will on others and believe that everyone has a right to their own individual ethics and beliefs.
As Intuitive Feelers, they're fascinated by human nature and wish to understand you at a deep, emotional level. So, if an INFP really likes you, they'll go out of their way to talk to you and engage in a meaningful conversation. It's their way of telling you that they care and want to know you better.
INFPs are a lot like ISFJs and INFJs when it comes to feeling comfortable before flirting. They like to cyber stalk their love interests, but can be somewhat shy with them in person until communication has opened up a bit. You'll find that INFPs make this open communication flow happen rather quickly.