All INFPās share the same cognative functions, however differances in behavior and motivation can be quite drastic. The best explaination for these kinds of differances is Enneagram. Enneagram is a personality theory that asseses trama, motivation and behavior, it can be used along side MBTI as they do not cancel each other out in any way. Any MBTI type can potentially be any Enneagram type. Unlike MBTi, where the point is sto develop INTO the best your type can be, the point of Enneagram is to develop OUT of your type, basically categorizing it as a self-help tool. INFPās are often enough one of 3 types. It is absolutely possible to not be one of these types, and my description of each kind of INFP will not correspond directly with the broader scale of each enneagram type (example; Iām explaining what a typeĀ āXā INFP looks like not what a typeĀ āXā looks like) I have met or am each of these types of INFP and here is my assesment:
Type 4ā²s are often called theĀ āIndividualistsā,Ā āRomanticsā orĀ āArtistsā. This makes up the biggest portion of INFPās. Iād say almost half. This is the classic INFP. The feeler, the lover, the emotional and rhapsodical idealist. The princess in her castle, the poet writing in water, the passionate artist. This type of INFP puts alot of weight on Fi and the Fi trulyĀ āwieldsā the Ne. This Fi is organic, true, and uncomprimised by anything. Type 4 INFPās are likely to feel the greatest depths of pain and sorrow of any of us. Type 4 INFPās might describe emotional pain as so real it physically hurts. With that passion comes poetry, art, and beautiful written word. This type is likely to have deep moral convictions based on ethics and empathy.Ā
This type of INFP is highly dramatic, bringing to mind shakespearean theatrics. This can manifest as scathing drama, emotional appeals to the heart or just general hellfire and brimstone. Certainly the most likely type of INFP to cry and/or throw a fit when they feel overlooked or invalidated. Has the speach pattern of someone writting in thier diary. This type tends to be a wallflower due to being unable to conform to social norms or put on a face for anyone. Maybe a person of few words due to only being able to be honest.Ā
This kind of INFP is highly individualistic, craving authenticity more than any other type of INFP. Theyāre likely to see trends, fashions, cliques and fame as highly detestable. The type of INFP to hate and never want to beĀ āthe cool kidsā. This kind of authenticity is very attractive to those who love authenticity and originality, as these INFPās have it in spades. Always interesting and always unique, these INFPās can be highly cherished by friends and family and highly sought after as lovers. This subset of INFPās might be the most romantically minded of any other subset of any other type. However, they are plauged by fears of being abandoned, and when alone, wish for someone to come and save them. Type 4 INFPā²s beleive that someone (or something, maybe a religion or philosophy) is going to come into thier lives and make them whole, and can have trouble generally feeling whole in and of themselves.Ā
Overall, this kind of INFPās personifies on of the most lovable subsets of human beings. Genuine, authentic, passionate, and creative. This kind of INFP is capable of the most beautiful and genuine expressions of human emotion of just about anyone.Ā
This type of INFP is also very well known but less of the population than Type 4ā²s. Type 9ā²s have been calledĀ āThe Peacemakerā orĀ āThe Mediatorā. This Type of INFP is very sensitive to confict and great at seeing others perspectives. This INFP is great at giving advice and helping with others problems and generaly being a caring sholder to cry on. Often being mistaken for INFJās, Type 9 INFPās still have staunch values and an openly hyperactive mind, theyāre just less pushy about thier views. This Type of INFP can be seen as having a very balenced function set, not wieghing to heavily on any functions. They are very laid-back, non-judgemental, and sensitive to others thoughts and feelings.Ā
This type is likely to have a weak definition of self, seeing themselves in everything. They might see themselves asĀ āa little of collumn A, a little of collumn B, quite honesltyā. They might outwardly appear to not greatly enjoy or stongly feel about anything. They may struggle to say exactly who they are and what they stand for, being cautious of taking any harsh or finite stances on things. They really donāt want to offend anyone or be offended. They just donāt want a conflict to break out. This type seems to have the strongest shadow Ni of any kind of INFP, easily seeing other perspectives and views. They are still, however, seperate form INFJ because they are still associative creatures rather than dissociative, relaying new infromation through the lens of thier own understanding and experience.Ā
This kind of INFP was often neglected or silenced as a child and tought to not think of themselves as importaint. As a conequence of this, they are likely to see other people as having more intrisic worth than they do. (not in a type 2 way, mind you, or in an Fe way, in a self-depreciating way) This can cause this type of INFP to think nothing they do is importaint, and kill any drive for them to do anything. Because of this, this INFP is kind of a loaner and maybe pretty lazy and slothful.Ā
However, these same qualities can make these type 9ā²s, self-sacrificing and loving friends. They are a wonderful, understanding and compassionate sholder to cry on. They are just as happy talking about any topic with you as any other, and the most imaginative and flexable people you will ever meet.Ā
Somewhat lesser known, but about as common as type 9 INFPās, Type six INFPās are cautious, inquisitive and loyal. Type 6ā²s are often calledĀ āThe LoyalistāĀ āThe Detectiveā andĀ āThe doubterā. This kind of INFP focusās much more on the Ne/Si axis than the other kind of INFPās and can seem to effortlessly match even ENFPās in outward intuition. However, this comes at a price as this tyoe of INFP tends to use that ability to worry quite alot. This type of INFP is highly insecure, spending alot of time inĀ āwhat ifā scenarios and wondering if things will turn out okay. Due to just how much time they spend doing that, they get rather good at guessing outcomes and asking the right questions.Ā
This type of INFP craves security, they value unconditional love and stablity above just about anything. They are plauged with doubts in thier relationships, personal struggles, and careers. They can really bring down the mood and bother people with this behavior. They image countless scenarios in which things can turn out bad, and really just need guidence and a gentle push out of such thinking from friends and loved ones. Guidence, security and reassurence s paramount to a type 6 INFP, and anyone who gives them this will recieve a loyal and passionate ally. This kind of INFP is also highly opinionated as they become very attached to things that mean something to them. They might go on a rant at or about people who disagree or ideologically oppose them due to thier deep and inseperable attactchent to thier owns thoughts, preferances and philosophies.Ā
This is they type of INFP to seem to be really into a handful of things and talk about them non-stop.Ā āI have all thier albumsāĀ āIāve been going here for yearsāĀ āI have a blog about itāĀ āIāve read tons of books about itā Theyāre very loyal to bands, ideas, philosophes, values, ideologies, artists and people.Ā
Valuing stability, this kind of INFP is much more sensible and practical than the average INFP, and less likely to be emotionally turblulent. They stand in soldiarity with thier self-concept and values. They rarely question thier identity or the validity of thier feelings. Due to this, much more energy goes into the Ne/Si axis and allows type 6ā²s INFPās to be great philosophers and thinkers, asking the right questions and stead-fastly seeking answers. All makes the type 6ā²s a fierce debater, playful philosopher, and loyal companion.Ā
Thank you all so much for reading, I hope you INFPās out there find yourself in this. There are also many type 2, 5, 1 and 7 INFPās out there but i wanted to focus on the common ones here. The roughly 10% or so of INFPās who arenāt a 4, 9, or 6 should feel special! I hope youāve enjoyed this very much!
~INFP-sama
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