How is a mature INFP?

For mature INFPs, they are compassionate toward other people’s flaws because they have meditated on their own darkness. They have known the dependence of light upon the shadow. They have suffered as others have suffered. They care for others because they are interconnected to who they are, because they are them.

Can INFPs become ENFPs?

No. An INFP teenager can begin to embrace, and express his extroverted traits, but INFPs and ENFPs are different. An INFP has the functions of FiNeSiTe. An ENFP has the functions of NeFiTeSi.

How do INFPs appear?

INFPs are usually seen as private yet kind individuals. Because INFPs use extraverted Intuition (Ne) they tend to enjoy brainstorming or posing unusual ideas or theories with others. They like to imagine and contemplate “what if” scenarios and get excited by ideas and possibilities for the future.

Are INFPs bubbly?

Some INFPs can be bubbly but if so, they can be mistaken for ENFPs or other extroverted types. The stereotypical definition of an INFP is someone who’s opposite of bubbly.

Do INFPs have periods of deep melancholy?

All introverted personality types tend to have periods of deep melancholy due to their intuitive natures, and the INFP is no exception.

What is the INFP personality type known for?

INFP’s are also known as the “mediator” personality type; they’re peacemakers who can create harmony out of conflict, although they avoid conflict themselves. They’re idealistic and are arguably the most caring of all the personality types: the INFP personality wants to make the world a better place and often does.

Why do INFPs feel guilty so easily?

The INFP personality is inclined to feel guilty if they don’t respond to another person’s needs, even if that person hasn’t shown any particular care or affection for the INFP. The INFP needs to learn to give themselves permission to care for themselves and say “no” to those who overstep their boundaries or send them on an unjustified guilt trip.

Do INFPs like to go back to school?

No matter their age, INFPs will go back to school to learn new skills, join clubs that offer different insights, and attend lectures on anything at all. INFPs don’t typically learn new things just for the sake of learning; they learn to somehow make the world a better place.