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what are the signs that an ISFP that you're friends with likes you?

Ask them if they like you. They'll tell you the truth. Preferably, ask them through IM or text or email. We don't like being put on the spot when we have to talk.

Hey!! Whats it like to be an ISFP? Im just curious..

I have no clue how to describe what it's like to be an ISFP. It's kind of like asking someone what it's like to be the daughter of an artist, or the son of a police officer. At some point, you just start going, "Um, it's my life?"Okay, sorry, I'll really try to answer it.It is very frustrating to be an ISFP, but I think it's a whole lot easier than being one of the other types. The world is against us and we don't have all the natural gifts that others have. But, since we don't have all the natural gifts the others have, we can focus on the one thing we are good at and not worry about other skills and how to juggle everything- it's more of a natural flow of abilities. Also, people like us because of how humble we are (that's from the "world against us" thing), so we dont have to deal with personalities clashing like a lot of other types have to deal with.

If you had to pick, which thinker types would fit with us ISFPs romantically?

I guess INTPs.

What do you think is the best personality type that fits well with ISFP's romantically, and why if you don't mind. :)

Probably ISFJs, INFJs, INFPs, and fellow ISFPs because we need introverts who get us and Feeling people who are sensitive enough for us.

what are the signs an isfp guy likes you?

Honestly? There wouldn't be any signs you could notice. ISFPs are pretty private people and we're afraid of rejection. If an ISFP guy has feelings for someone, he won't act on them unless he's reasonably sure the person will respond favorably. He'd probably tell his friends, though. If you're pretty close to his friends (which I know isn't extremely likely), you can ask them.Or you can flirt with him. That way, he'll know you're interested. He'll be encouraged to share how he feels if he knows he won't be rejected.

Hi! Ive heard that ISFPs have deep insight into peoples thoughts and character and stuff...but I dont think I do... Is this normal?

We do have deep insights, but not exactly in the way it sounds. Close friends will tell you that they like hanging out with you because you "just get them" when they talk about stuff. We know how to read signals. We know when to offer sympathy and when to be a good listener. We're tuned into how happy/tense/upset/etc. people are because if they're not well, we probably won't be received well. It's an ISFP defensive skill. Be proud of your talents. :D

Hello! Thanks for your reply :) I'm pretty certain I'm an ISFP (by the normal dichotomies), however the functions don't really seem to match up. E.g., the Fe/Fi problem I stated previously, and also my Ni is very weak compared to my Ne, which is strange since Ni is supposed to be the auxiliary function. That's why I find functions confusing when evaluating myself - I don't relate too well to the given ISFP ones. It is true that upbringing does affect them, though. What do you think? Thanks :)

Well, like I said before, I'm inclined to think that it's upbringing. There may be other factors involved for your particular situation, but with what I know, I'm just going to attribute it to how you were raised. Perhaps your mom is an Ne user?

Hi! I'm an ISFP, but it seems I'm somewhere between Fi & Fe - maybe even more of Fe. I have a strong internal value system that I stand by, but I care a lot about others (often too much) and I'm very affected by the mood around me. When I have problems, I try to internalise it, but that often doesn't work out, so I try talking to close friends, but usually after a while I worry that I'm annoying them by doing so. This Fe behaviour seems to conflict with ISFP's Fi dom. What do you think? Thanks!

You're the only person who can really judge yourself. I don't know you, so I can't give you a definitive answer. However, you seem like you're pretty self-aware already. At this point, if you're feeling unsure about your ISFP status, try evaluating the other functions. Instead of looking at how you identify with both Fi and Fe, check if you can identify with Ni, Ne, Se, Si, etc. Your evaluation might reveal something to you.If you're certain you're an ISFP, then I think I can answer why you can relate to Fe users. Fe is a feeling function, just in the opposite direction of Fi. Reasonably sensitive individuals should be sympathetic to others. People with strong wills tend to have strong values as well. These qualities are not exclusively for a specific type.It also depends on how you were raised. I know an INFJ who was raised by an ISTJ. From a young age, she learned to feel/sense her body (in other words, use Si). While not a function of hers, the ability feels natural to her because it was taught at a young age.Feel free to send another ask if this wasn't that helpful.

I really like an isfp male, we have been 'talking' but I don't know how to move forward from this. I don't want to miss my chance but feel like everything I may do will be wrong. Thanks infj female

I really don’t think there’s any way to do wrong… ISFPs are pretty forgiving people, unless you violate one of our values. And you’d never violate them accidentally, since they’re pretty obvious. I’m sure he’s passionately ranted about things before. Just take those as indications of hot-button topics.

Be very direct and forward (but try not to be blunt). Just clearly state your feelings, use all the descriptive imagery and words you need. He’ll be patient. He can wait for you to work out your feelings in words out loud. The important thing is to be sincere. As long as it comes from your heart, there’s really nothing you can do wrong.

Thank you for your description of fi, it helped me understand it much better ✌️

You’re welcome! I’m glad my attempts were helpful.

is it possible to be more than one personality type? im a ESFJ, but i sometimes see myself as an ESFP or ENFP?

If you're under 20, it is possible to be borderline since your functions haven't solidified yet.However, it's more likely that you just haven't been reading profiles too closely or the tests you've been taking aren't very accurate. Tumblr's really great for asking other people what they think. Asking others how their type sees the world might help you figure things out.Good luck!

What is Fi?

Could you please explain Fi in more depth? I am INFJ and would like to understand how introverted feeling differs from extroverted feeling.

Sure, I’ll do my best!

Fi is a personal value system. It’s like this building made up of cement blocks, concrete, bricks, and insulation. Each brick, each block, and each piece of insulation is a component/factor in the overall value system. As Fi users go through life and gain more experiences, we find more evidence (blocks) to add to our building. When we’re young, it starts out very small and undeveloped, but as we get older, it grows from being a wall to a room to a house to a mansion to a castle and so on.

We Fi users feel very strongly about things to do with ourselves. Since our Feeling is directed inwards, we know our beliefs extremely well and as such, if we see one of our beliefs being violated, flaunted, or insulted, we take great offense, get hurt, and/or get angry.

When we have problems, unlike Fe users, we don’t like seeking out others to deal with the issues. Talking things out doesn’t really help us reach some internal epiphany as it does for Fe users. We have to be alone and thinking by ourselves for that internal epiphany. Talking to others is for actual advice (or just to complain) rather than helping us walk through our problems.

We usually have trouble putting into words what we’re feeling, so it’s pretty common to find that someone else said something that applies to us and we’ll leap on that. When we find someone who words it better than we do, it’s very exciting. It helps us understand more about ourselves and explains why we feel a certain way in a given situation.

Sometimes we might appear cold, but that’s only on the surface. Since our Fi is an introverted function, all the energy and action is going on below the surface. We might actually feel very strongly about something, but if we’re wary of being judged or criticized in some way, we’ll keep our feelings to ourselves.

I hope that helped?

Advice for an ENFP female who's friends with/romantically interested in an ISFP guy??

Just be yourself? I don’t really know what to tell you. If he likes you back, he’ll be thrilled to find out that you like him. If he doesn’t like you back, he’ll be really nice about turning you down.

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i’m a person who often wants physical affection but is also very uncomfortable and particular about physical contact

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Literally don’t touch me unless I initiate or we’re dating

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*has one uncomfortable interaction* *is fucked up for 3 days*

Why I don't like talking

Other People: you should talk more!

Me: *tries to talk*

-gets ignored

-gets interrupted

-gets talked over

-no one pays attention

-no one cares

-fucks up what i was gunna say

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Do you think you could describe how each of the functions would respond to deciding what college they want to go to?

Si: This is the school everyone in my family has attended for the last hundred years. It has a proven track record of success. I know the campus, I know some of the people who are going to be there, and my parents can tell me all about what the long-term professors are like.

Se: This school has the best reputation for sports scholarships, and the best on-campus activities. Their artistic program is amazing. They have the best swim team / gymnastics club / whatever program in the world. Plus, I hear good things about the students. They sound like fun. It’s also in another country, so it would be awesome to live in Prague for awhile.

Ni: If I want to be THIS in five years, I need to go to this school. It is reputed to have the best professors in the world and these classes will help me get to where I want to go. There is really no other option for me. It’s what I want. I can picture myself going there, and I know I will love it.

Ne: I’m not sure where I want to go or what I want to be, and I’m stressed out a bit about picking just one job. I mean, everyone has like five jobs in their lifetime, right? I thought I wanted Brown and I toured the campus and could see myself there … but then I went to Harvard for the weekend and it was really inspiring! Please don’t ask me to decide right now. I need more time!

Fi: I admire the reputation of this school. It prides itself on honesty and integrity and has a low tolerance for cheaters. I admire that and want to be a part of it. Plus, it has all the classes that I care the most about taking.

Fe: Which college did you pick and why? I’m interested in this one, but I’m not sure how my friends and family would feel about me moving onto such a liberal / conservative campus. They have a lot of groups devoted to social welfare that I am really interested in, so I guess I’ll try them out for the weekend and see if I mesh with anyone. If I find a connection with others, that will help me decide.

Ti: I hear these professors are really good at not only stating the facts, but discussing the reasoning behind their conclusions. They love to invite input from the class and will accept alternative explanations based on a good logical argument. They also have a wide variety of classes to choose from.

Te: I just want to learn to be successful at my future job, and this school has the highest success record for graduates out of any other college in the country. Their awards, the reputation of the collective professors, and for the school speaks for itself. I’m going here.

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