Are INFPs often misunderstood?

INFPs are some of the most misunderstood individuals, simply because they are different than the norm. This makes it hard for them to find people who can truly appreciate them. INFP women do not believe in temporary relationships, and really only want to invest their energy into something that they believe will last.

What MBTI type is most misunderstood?

INTJ. INTJs are often misunderstood simply because there are so few of them around. Making up only 2.1\% of the US population, they understand the world in a fundamentally different way than most other types.

What do INTPs and INFPs have in common?

INFPs and INTPs are extremely independent individuals and they hate the idea of being confined to external standards and routines. They don’t want to have dominance over other people and they don’t want anyone else to have dominance over them.

Do INFPs seek external guidance and guidance?

INPs don’t seek external guidance for their decisions as much as internal guidance and congruency. So outside rules, standards, and expectations are less important to them than their own inner standards. For the INFP, social expectations and social norms mean very little.

Why are INPS seen as inconsiderate?

Because INPs don’t usually run their decisions by others for outside approval they can be unfairly seen as inconsiderate. Because they don’t tend to analyze their decisions based on external expectations their choices tend to come as a surprise to many people.

What kind of questions do INFPs like to ask?

They ask why, play devil’s advocate, and look for core motives (INFPs) or accuracy (INTP). Potential is always something they seek. They’re curious and they enjoy discussing theoretical, abstract topics like philosophy, psychology, art, math, or any number of conceptual or creative ideas.