Who are INFPs?

INFPs are optimists, always looking for the good in people, even in the worst situations. They're accepting, open-minded, imaginative, and spiritual. They are guided by their inner moral compass and the desire to do right by their values. They desire a life of meaning, personal significance, and individual expression. Overly idealistic, INFPs often daydream and fantasize rather than take actual action. They look for the "what could be" instead of focusing on the "what is." INFPs are creative and imaginative; they have a childlike inner world that is vast, lush, and filled with magical transformative possibilities. They tend to disappoint themselves. After all, they are idealistic because they want to see what they have in mind in the real world, which is often not the case. INFPs like dealing with things based on how they feel about them. They have their personal values system where they decide based on their emotions instead of what is right. They generally dislike details, but they are willing to compromise if it is for their cause. INFPs would lean into seeing the bigger picture instead of going through the little details. Because of this, they don't like dealing with hard facts and logic. Many people may not understand their uniqueness but they are okay with that and enjoy it. They have no intention of pretending to be somebody else. INFPs are committed to authenticity, and because of that, they often look for opportunities where they can fully express themselves. They are some of the most open-minded and open-hearted people, but deep inside, they tend to be too hard on themselves. Despite being introverts, INFPs are adventurous. For them, adventures and new experiences are opportunities to learn more about themselves, the world, and their purpose. As long as the adventures stimulate what they believe in and live for, they are always ready to take a chance. They think that these adventures are part of their path.

Search For Life's Meaning

INFPs believe that their primary goal is to find the meaning of life, to look for truth and the meaning behind how things are the way they are. They do this to find a way to make the world a better place. Although they know that the world will never be perfect, they believe it can be better and want to be a part of that change. They have a great passion for learning because it is a step toward their goal of making the world better. INFPs inspire people to be compassionate and kind and appreciate life's beauty. They don't believe in "whatever will be, will be." INFPs know that to get to where they want to be, they must keep looking for it. The downside to this is that they could feel directionless or stuck. They are drawn to creative endeavors, which is why many INFPs are great writers, poets, artists, and actors. They can both be themselves in these fields and constantly search for life's meaning and purpose.

Craving For Deep Connections

INFPs value deep personal connections. They desire intimacy. They also feel honored and relieved when their family and loved ones run to them when they need comfort. They are warm and compassionate individuals who are always ready to listen and lend a shoulder to cry on. On the other hand, because they cherish their relationships, they often avoid conflicts because they don't do well with confrontations. INFPs feel like they are criticized whenever people have opposing ideas. They are strong believers that they need to make everyone around them happy. INFPs are also fun and free-spirited, making them great companions to people they value. INFPs are empaths and thoughtful and kind-hearted people who sincerely desire to help others. They find joy in others' success, even those who did incorrect things. INFPs can self-sacrifice when it comes to people close to their hearts.

INFPs flourish in relationships where they can establish deep emotional connections and achieve mutual understanding with their partners. They are drawn to partners who appreciate their empathy, creativity, and strong values. In turn, INFPs are often attracted to those who can offer structure, decisiveness, or a shared sense of idealism. Challenges may arise in relationships where there are significant differences in communication styles, priorities, or approaches to life. However, open communication and mutual understanding can help INFPs navigate these differences and build successful relationships.

When INFPs have a crush on you, don't expect any blatant flirting. Instead, they will try to show interest subtly and indirectly by laughing at your jokes, listening and paying attention to your life and who you are, and sending expressive emojis that they'd be too shy to express in person. They want to show you that they care about you through the little things they'll do. Typically guarded, they may subject themselves to the risk of embarrassment and open themselves up to you and show you the artistic projects they've been working on or the little things that enthuse their imaginative souls. If they don't like you, they might just ghost you because they have a hard time saying no and don't like letting people down.

INFPs are sensitive, compassionate, and genuinely want the world to be a better place. They want a partner who can share in this idealism and work towards causes they believe in. They are especially attracted to partners who have integrity and appreciate their soft and gentle nature, but have dreams and aspirations and are committed to realizing them. They sometimes struggle with being assertive and organized, so they appreciate partners who can give them strength and help them grow. INFPs are often private and need time to build trust and connection before they feel comfortable opening their hearts. Once they do, they usually love conversations about ideas and artistic and creative pursuits like art, music, photography, literature, and other interests. They want someone with whom they can be entirely emotionally open, sharing their innermost thoughts and feelings and connecting deeply. INFPs hate seeing people get bullied and manipulated, especially the weak and vulnerable. It strongly violates their inner principles. They want to believe in the good in people and are hurt when let down. It's important not to be too critical or condescending of a INFP's feelings or principles because they are highly sensitive. It's also essential to give them the space they need to themselves to freely pursue their creative interests and not try to control or overschedule their time. INFPs crave meaningful relationships and are not likely to be interested in casual relationships. They can often be stressed by the uncertainty of whether their date is good-hearted and wants more than just sex.

A INFP's ideal date is one that combines intimacy, meaning, and personal passion. They enjoy the simple things like watching a movie and having an intense conversation afterward about hidden meanings, storyline, and themes or being out in nature and enjoying peaceful surroundings. They want to inspire their imaginations, whether visiting a museum, capturing a beautiful moment through photography, or painting together. They also enjoy doing things together that do good for the world, like volunteering.

INFPs fear being with someone will compromise their inner values or their freedom. They hold highly intense and deep inner feelings and values that they feel like they are betraying themselves and what they hold dear when challenged. They desire to be individualistic and self-expressive in their own way and are afraid of losing that by being controlled or micro-managed.

INFPs are talented and creative dreamers, but they often have difficulty implementing their ideas and being organized. Doing so feels exhausting and stressful. They sometimes wish they were more self-initiating and efficient, fearing this could lead to them not accomplishing all the goals that they dreamt for themselves. It is also why they appreciate a partner that embodies these traits and can help them grow in this way.

INFPs desire long and lasting friendships, preferring a sincere yet authentic few to a superficial crowd. INFPs value trust and honesty, carefully selecting whom to vibe with. They feel more at ease in the presence of friends who share the same values. While most comfortable in solitude, a huge part of them still yearns for deep and meaningful connections. Despite being individualists, their sensitivity allows them to discern and empathize with others, embracing people as they are.

INFPs are imaginative, artistic, deep-feeling individuals. They either daydream about the future or reminisce about the past. INFPs take time to comprehend people and situations from a deeper perspective. They are sensitive enough to see through people's intentions and motives.

Extravagance is never a requirement to get acquainted with INFPs. Quality time can look like talking about silly experiences while strolling around public parks, listening to lofi music on random road trips, or simply dining with them at the nearest restaurant. INFPs enjoy sharing genuine laughter and tears with the few people close to their hearts.

It is hard to match the consideration of INFPs towards others. They converse with empathy, openness, and respect, regardless of differences. INFPs are always ready to lend an ear to anybody who needs it. They are typically quiet and reserved but become deeply engaged in conversations of the heart.

Some may find INFPs incredibly moody, unfocused, and easily demotivated. In reality, they only choose the people and things they invest themselves with. Once they discover a sense of purpose consistent with their beliefs and principles, INFPs become passionate and profoundly engaged.

INFPs are generally conflict-averse. They avoid hurting others, given their capacity to feel for human sentiments. INFPs prize their peace and choose their battles wisely. When situations require them to mediate, they listen and understand all sides before identifying a middle ground for everyone to agree on.