Any INFJ been with an ENTJ? How was the dynamics of that relationship ?

Well thats a good question.. so while I nor our other INFJ  Eira, has never actually been in a relationship with an ENTJ, our INTP Ceejay has, though we would love to share the actual dynamics of that relationship we find that currently it is a little to personal to talk about with Ceejay, and I'm sorry to not be able to supply that information but instead  I would like to give you some knowledge about how I interact with our friendly friends the ENTJs'.Ok so the ENTJ I know is...well for now lets call him buttercup, anyways buttercup and I are good friends even though our personalities are almost totally opposite, we can have good conversations and can get into mischief at times when we feel like it. Buttercup and I have a good understanding of each other, we know how to keep things friendly and have fun (even though sometimes continuous problem solving games ((or any of those kind)) can become a little boring some times) we can talk in depth regarding what we both have interest in (like book for example) and I for one know that I can rely on him if needed ( though he does like me to still do a lot of the work ((for my own benefit of course)). 
So while there is generally no problem with myself interacting with Buttercup, there is still some things that can have the dynamics between us strained.. for instance Buttercup is a really out going person and like to interact with people on a large scale while he seems to be gaining energy from that, I on the other hand just can’t stand being in a large group for extended periods of time so I would have to go away for a little and talk to other people in a small group. Even if both of us were in a small group I an tell that he gets bored of the conversation or lack of and then gets more deflated as it progresses, which he then goes find others to talk to.

Another dynamic strain is when Buttercup and I have been given a personal problem regarding giving advice to one of our friends. Buttercup consistently goes for the logical approach to it which can either make the problem worse or better (depending on the issue), while I take in consideration of their feelings, the other peoples feelings and how it will effect it and then give them what I think would be the right advice (which again can be good or bad advice). While this can cause some weird looks and raised eye brows, in the end we both know that even if our thoughts are different we put just them aside for more fun times.



(please note this is my personal experience all people are different with different values morals and attributes, in other words there will be some INFJs’ and ENFJs’ who can’t stand each other and some who can.. also more questions is very appreciated or even just comments on your thoughts regarding anything we have said, thanks!)

-JINX OUT! XD-

Preferably would like a perspective from the INTP and an INFJ. What do you think of the dynamics between these two types specifically in romantic relationships? To the INTP, how were you as a teenager in relationships?

The INTP never comes on here anymore, so I'll do my best to explain.First off. I'm so sorry its taken so long to get back to you. We all kinda forgot about this account and the other two are really useless as far as checking things go. So I will mainly run this blog myself now, but I can do my best to explain how my INTP friend was in relationshipsThe thing about INTP and INFJ relationships are that this couple is the golden couple. An INFJ can tease and joke around without the guilt trip afterwards that they've upset the INTP. I guess romantically, there are more factors than the four letters that people categorize you in. There is also the 5 love languages that come into play if you're looking at it psychologically, and generally too, there's likes and dislikes. Not every INFJ is going to hate one direction for example, not every INTP is going to love Sherlock. So many factors come into 'relationships' that to focus purely on introversion, intuition, feeling/thinking and judging/perceiving means leaving out a massive chunk of what actually makes up a relationship. But heres what I can tell from my friendship relationship with the lazy arse, procrastinating, INTP that I call my best friend:-Common ground is great. Finding a common interest really helps keep conversation going. You could start talking about that movie you both love at the start of conversation every time you see them and you'll never tire of hearing new things-INTP's will easily derail conversation and because INFJ's minds are already an effort to figure out (even for us INFJ's), derailing can lead to a lot of rambling and nonsense on the INFJ's behalf-INTP's love to act smarter than you (At least in my experience) They're not. (Sometimes they are, but you DON'T tell them that)-INTP's will tell you they are interested in something that an INFJ adores, even if they couldn't give a shit, because it takes them out of the conversation to an extent. By saying they're interested in a topic, they get the other person to ramble and ramble about it so that they don't have to speakMy INTP buddy was cuddly and insulting in her two relationships, she was typical cute-hipster-in-love minus the instagram photos and the #ILUVHIM tweetsFor a while, I never saw him without seeing her and vice versa. It was like they were one person, but that's just because they were happy together. You get that with relationships. They were still in that 'honeymoon' phase and it took a while for that to settleShe always stood up to greet her partners with a hug and a grin if she was sitting or laying down. AlwaysBut an INTP will break a relationship off if they feel its not working out, they wont drag it out and they wont wait for the other person to say somethingAnd often they seem REALLY happy and close with their partner just before they do break it offin my experience at leastAgain, so sorry for the slow reply, I'll get to your other one tomorrow-Eira

INFJ-INFP Anon again, also wanted to say that I think I'm an INFJ. Did quite a bit of research, including that link you gave, learned about the functions and how they differ. I "think" I am but I can't seem to shake that little bit of doubt however I'm confident enough that I'm an INFJ. So, yeah... er don't know what else to say. Awkward. :P Anyways, I think it's great what you guys are doing and I support you in your endeavor. To get more traffic, you could ask other type blogs to promote you.

Trust your introverted intuition! INFJ intuition is strong. Thanks for the idea! Any promo helps but we're happy with the followers we have, because they, like yourself are really great!

I just wish the other two would get off their lazy bums and help out but we've all been so busy at the moment.

We should start promoting again soon

-Eira

Hi, it's INFJ-INFP Anon again! Just wanted to say thanks a lot for replying and giving me that info. I tried to go into more detail about the teaching thing but I reached the character limit. But yeah, interpreting, learning definitions, any tips in general about familiarizing yourself with typology and psychology would be helpful. From what I've read, (and the reason I asked), you three seem to be quite knowledgeable about this and can explain things in human terms so I know you can do it! :)

Really, I hate to say this, but the best way to learn is just read, read and read some more. Develop your own opinions and but don't forget the facts.  I literally just read all about my own type and the components that made it up, and learned that whatever wasn't introverted was extroverted, whatever wasn't sensing was intuition, so on.

Thanks so much for that too by the way, its great to know we're making sense

-Eira

I don't care who answers this. This is just a question that's been bothering me. I understand that Ti gets its moral code from logic, but where does Fi get it? Is it just founded from how they feel about things? I find it dificult to understand.

First of all, apology for the length of this answer, We have been so busy with our non internet lives and I know its not fair on you but we are so sorryFi is heart over head and Ti is head over heart. For someone to be Ti they can see the rationality in arguments or look for rationality for moral. Does it make sense on paper? Does it have a start a middle and an end point? Thats Ti.Fi can be irrational, they base their morals off how they feel, it doesn't have to be rational, it just has to feel rightAgain, sorry for the short reply-Eira

Just in addition to the INFJ INFP thing, this is a brilliant read

http://infjblog.com/2014/10/08/type-analysis-infj-or-infp/

-Eira

Hi I had 2 things I wanted to ask (any of you) about, 1st one you probably hear a lot here, was wondering if you could help me pinpoint my type. From tests I've taken online (I know they're not very accurate) I'm usually typed as either INFJ or INFP. I feel more connected to how INFJs are described (though some sites have very similar descriptions.) I tried using functions to figure out but I'm still not exactly sure. 2nd thing I would like to ask is if you could teach typology here. Thanks!

Generally, with tests, your first result is your most accurate result, so if you can remember what you got the first time you took the test, that's what you're more likely to be. However if you feel more connected to an INFJ idea, you're likely to be an INFJ. As we INFJ's are usually great with 'gut instinct' (Trust me, I know) I can recommend site upon site to you that could help, but honestly its a lot of reading. This is one I use often, and while the descriptions often will have a lot of similarities, if you focus on the differences, then you might get a much clearer thought in mind preludecharacteranalysis.com/types/infp/vs/infj

As far as your second question, I think you need to specify what you mean more If you're referring to teaching how to interpret typology, in the way that the three of us do, then I'm not sure how easy it would be but I'm willing to try. The questions we answer on this site are answered based on our opinion of the answer rather than facts. Often, I do research (I'm not sure if my counterparts do, but I'd be guessing that they do) The three of us love reading about typology and psychology. Two of the three of us are actually looking at using this kind of thing in the future If that's what you're looking at, let us know in a private message and we will send out an email you can reach us on If you're referring to teaching the definition of typology. That would be, as far as I'm concerned, the categorisation of every individual into a more manipulatable way of viewing the world. By categorising people by types, you find something common. In some cases, you find something relatable. But every person must remember that every individual is an exception to the rule. Which means nobody is perfectly defined by these types. If you mean something else, you're welcome to send another ask and we'll do our best to answer that

-Eira

Your posts are absolutely amazing, Whats ur frankly.me username. I want more of you.

I’m glad to hear that you like this!Sorry to say, at the moment, we’re purely a tumblr blog. Mostly just Q&A. We’re all in our final years of study and have big exams coming up that we’re focused on. And we’re not getting enough asks to expand any further nor do we have the time to explore other websites for now. We’ll see how things go and if we spread elsewhere (Like facebook or twitter or instagram. Or wherever we wind up) We’ll post it on our tumblr and our tumblr on there. That way, hopefully we’ll keep everything connected

-Eira

Hi! I don't mind who answers this question, choose. :) I've taken a lot of Meyers-Briggs tests, and I've always been an ENFP. However, the percentages that tell me my preference for a function sometimes changes, even if taking the same test. Most recently, I was told that I have an 88% preference for Feeling over Thinking, but previously the number was around 60%. Do you think this is because of the test or is it something else? Also, is it possible for someone to be an introverted extrovert?

Sorry this took so long, my coworkers (If you can call them that) Have not got back to me with their answer. Its not fair to leave you waiting any longer though so I’ll reply with what I’ve written and hope its enough

Hey, regarding your percentages first, the result you get first is most accurate. It has nothing to do with the test itself, its in the way you’re answering it. Because when you start taking tests knowing the result you got last time, your mind automatically picks answers that will conform to the result you want. If you look at the test, you can often see which questions belong to which characteristic. A ‘do you feel comfortable around people?’ is clearly an E/I question. Your mind knows this and when it sees F/T questions for instance, you feel subconsciously more inclined to pick an F answer when you see it, without even realising it. Another factor is that sometimes part in the F/T function at least is your mood, on a day when you’ve been pissed off, you might find your F percentage lower, because of the questions about sympathy towards others. When you’re a pissed off F, you ignore sympathy sometimes.

Also, no, its not possible for someone to be an introverted extrovert. An extrovert may have introverted functions though. As an introvert also has extroverted functions. When you look at your test, you may only be a 50% Extrovert, which means that you’ve still got more extrovert in you than introvert, but only 50% of extroverted things will apply to you. If you’re 100% Extrovert, (I’m not sure, because I haven’t seen your extroversion scores) Then you may want to look at other factors - Confidence is the biggest factor I can think of but there are others. I know so many shy extroverts that because of how shy they are often appear introverted. I also know a fair few confident introverts who because of their confidence appear extroverted. That being said, the F functioned extroverts tend to appear more extroverted than the T functioned extroverts-Eira

What would be the main differences between entj and entp? I've tested as both and after reading a lot of analysis posts I identify with different parts of both, so I'm trying to work it out a bit more clearly!

Hey, first off, I’m so sorry we took so long to reply, I just got back from an expedition and Jinx is sick, I’ve no idea whats going on with Ceejay but that’s another story. Here’s my answer for you: The best way to look at the difference in any type with a letter difference, so an INTJ and ISTJ, an ENTP and INTP. An ENTJ, in your case, and an ENTP is to look at what makes up that letter alone. So in your case, lets ignore ENT. We’ll get to that later, but for now. Lets focus on Judging and Perceiving functions since that is, the one difference.Judging:Likes things settledLikes routineTakes responsibility seriouslyPays attention to timePrefers finishing projectsLikes schedulesPerceiving: Likes to keep options openSpontaneous Playful and casualLess aware of timePrefer to start projectsLike flexibilityNow to put it into more perspectiveExtroverted: An extroverted Judging person would be the type of person who went to a lot of planned events to meet up with people, they’d typically be the type to set a ‘lets see each other every Sunday’ kind of people. The type to go to invitation events that have been set up in advance. In this way, they can plan their schedule around these events or check to see if they fit in with their schedule.An extroverted Perceiving person is generally the planner of these events, they are the people who phone up and say ‘lets meet up in fifteen minutes’, spontaneous and sudden. The perceiving extravert may be the type to show up at events last minute, just because they can. They don’t need much time to decide yes or no. So they sometimes put off response until last minuteIntuitive:An Intuitive Judging like new things, new activities and events, provided they fit in with their schedule. They particularly focus on future implications. What could happen if they don’t stick to their scheduleIntuitive perceiving people are generally creative and playful. Creativity and freedom go together here and in most cases, these people will have the most creative way to procrastinate. Thinking:Thinking judging people are probably the most organised people, or at least the ones who seem most organised. That doesn’t mean they are.  They are direct, enjoy arguing and debating and are usually the best at settling the debates. Thinking judging people tend to be better at writing out a debate and letting someone else begin it, then finishing it easily.Thinking perceiving people tend to have great ideas and rational ideas, well thought out, but getting them to write those ideas down is nearly impossible because they procrastinate it. They are great at starting arguments and generally when everyone else is tired of said argument, they are only getting started. These people are best to start debates, but lose execution toward the end.

-Eira

Do you guys look at cognitive functions? Usually that's the more "reliable" way of looking at MBTI instead of just using percentages! :)

Yes, of course we look at cognitive functions. As we’re answering these questions, we’re learning more and more about typology and socionics because we do our research, its just that, so far, we’ve been dealing with questions that are more tailored to percentages rather than cognitive functions. I completely agree with you on the ‘reliable’ level, hope that clears this up

-Eira

Sorry, I meant Thinking/Feeling! *facepalm*

Whenever I take one of these tests, I come out as INP, with a very strong preference for introversion and intuition, and a moderate one for perceiving. However, I am pretty much neutral in terms of thinking/feeling - it never comes out with more than a 1% preference either way. What does this say about me? Descriptions of both factors seem to center on the outliers, so I can’t really get a sense of what the middle looks like.So Sorry. Ceejay and I have a different view on this, so I’ll let you read them all individually. Jinx’s ties it in together though~*~First off, we need to explore what the Thinking-Feeling axis relates to in terms of trying to map a personality. Thinking/Feeling determines how a person processes information and also contributes to the decision-making process. When making a choice, people often either consult facts and logic, or rely on the feelings of themselves and others around them. All people have both Thinking and Feeling aspects, but as discussed in a previous post, a person’s reliance on either one is based on their percentage of preference.Because your preference in the T/F axis is so low, it means you use both functions equally and neither is particularly dominant. Looking at the T-F function put with your other results, you’re either an INTP or an INFP. An INTP’s primary cognitive function is Ti, or Internal Thinking, while an INFP’s primary function is Fi - Internal Feeling. Ti deals with analyzing, categorizing, and evaluating according to principles, and Fi involves valuing and considering importance, beliefs, and worth. Whichever one you rely on or use more might give you a better idea of your preference.Remember, though, that whether you use your T or F function might depend on the situation and environment. Having such a low preference for either simply means some things stereotypical of an INTP will resonate with you, and some INFP traits may also apply. The extent to which you identify with these is wholly unique to you, as the MBTI system is not a concrete determinant of personality. Not being either clearly T or clearly F simply means you process information as some mix of the two.-Ceejay

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INTP and INFP appear outwardly as very different so its very understandable that you would be confused. For the purpose of explaining, lets call a marginal/no preference result ‘x’.Both INTP and INFPs are very deep and private people, so it makes sense that an INxP would be too. INxP’s aren’t great fans of following rules. They’re independent and they don’t like to be ‘boxed in’. They feel the need to be informed and they tend to feel excluded if they aren’t, but in the same sense, they’ll only speak up when they have something to say. As far as emotions go, this is where a T and an F will be radically different. INF’s have an ability to feel so deeply in a way that they can actually feel what other people feel. INT’s however, tend to really struggle with this emotional side though. An INxP therefore is likely to be able to relate and be empathetic to people on an emotional level but perhaps not as strongly as a more F function centred person. This would certainly make sense. The more someone is an F function. The easier they’ll be able to empathise with someones emotions. An 100% F would relate more than a 50%. In the same way a 50% would relate more than a 1%. That works both ways. T functions as well. INxP’s deal with sharing emotions in a similar way. They often become detached and bottle their emotions up. INxP’s are likely to only follow on with a friendship when they feel in their heart it is right. If someone tries to get too close too quickly though, they tend to shut down. An INxP is very strong on one aspect. If something violates a principle they believe in or one of their values, they will become very uncharacteristically outspoken, they can become unreasonable and unpersuadable. Sure of themselves. Outspoken is probably the best way to describe an INxP in an argument. After conflict though, a INxP needs to fall back and hide in their own world to recharge. INxP’s work in short burst of energy. They do not like any routine or criticism. Rather, they are flexible and need their space to think. INxP’s tend to prefer working on broad things rather than going into the tiny nit-picking details. The more fine details to them seem to be trivial and nit-picking. INFP’s are generally referred to as the ‘Dreamers’ And INTP’s, the ‘Engineers’ While this outwardly looks different, Those ideas have one thing in common, They’re both thinking of new ideas. New creations and things.The reason the profiles focus so much on the F function or the T is because with an INxP, The F or T is their primary function. For an INFP, Their primary function is Fi (Introverted feeling) for a INTP, its Ti (Introverted thinking)If you want to go into depth about each type more so than I’ve done, the best way would be to look at the I function, then the N function and then the P function individually. -Eira

~*~As an F function, Even I have traits that make me more of a T function in some situations. I can be very cool and calculated. I’m a level headed, reserved person, a stereotypical T, however The F function remains dominant because of my empathy and want to understand and relate to those I care about. So what does it mean to be a thinking/feeling person?It just means that in certain situations you can switch from a thinking function, however extreme to a feeling function depending on what you feel the situation is best suited to. I think that Eira has gone into what I’d like to say about the similarities in INFP and INTP types and there wouldn’t be much point in repeating it, but like Ceejay said, in some situations, you’ll follow a more T based path and in others, more of an F based.-Jinx

Hey all!

Just want to point something out here that I feel is incredibly important to remember! My friend's (Ceejay’s actually!) boyfriend and I were talking about MBTI and he was saying some people tend to find out their type and believe everything about that type is what they are and it’s not. He’s right.

You are not 100% your type unless you're 100% every letter in your type If you’re a 50% Perceiving person, only 50% of the perceiving part of your profile will apply to you. Lets put it all together. Say someone was 89% I, 28% N, 1% F, 12% P. 89+28+1+12 = 130. Divide that by the posibility: 100% I, N, F and P = 100x4 = 400 130/400=32.5% So only 32.5% of INFP related memes and information will actually fit that person.
 Lets look at this again: My MBTI type is 100% I, 38% N, 38% F, 44% J. 100+38+38+44 = 220 220/400= 55%. That means 45% of everything out there that is talking about the types as a whole does not apply to me. Or does apply, but not on a deep level. So this is what it says about your overall type. But you know you better than anyone else who you are. There is a saying: “Never theorize before you have data. Invariably, you end up twisting facts to suit theories, instead of theories to suit facts.” In this sense, I mean, don’t twist your personality to suit one test, rather, take out of the test what fits your personality. Eira out.

Hey all you beautiful INFP's

Just wanted to tell you, you're so damn FiNe! -Eira (Is really not sorry)

Whenever I take one of these tests, I come out as INP, with a very strong preference for introversion and intuition, and a moderate one for perceiving. However, I am pretty much neutral in terms of thinking/sensing - it never comes out with more than a 1% preference either way. What does this say about me? Descriptions of both factors seem to center on the outliers, so I can't really get a sense of what the middle looks like.

Before any of us go into answering, Can we clarify one thing? You said Thinking/Sensing But you said you were strong in Intuition.Introversion/ExtroversionSensing/iNtuitionThinking/FeelingJudging/Perceiving So did you mean Thinking/Feeling? Or did you mean Sensing/iNtuitionSorry, we cant answer until we're sure what you mean-E

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We need questions people! We're a q & a type blog and if you want to hear from us, you need to ask! Please, if you have any queries about Meyers Briggs tests, speak to us! Okay, our answers may not be from professional people who have studied MBTI for years or anything. But I got top marks (100%) In my MBTI study that the teacher noted not only as a perfect understanding, but as an understanding that exceeded his own or anyone elses he'd ever met. I've gone through a lot of what I learned with Ceejay and Jinx and they've studied it on their own. So hey, even if our answers aren't professional. They're still going to be pretty damn fine Ask! Ask away! Ask please! -Eira

I have heard that there is a lot of dispute in the literature about the Thinking-Feeling axis of the MBTI is this true? What are the problems? Is that axis as accepted (by the serious people) as N-S P-J an E-I are?

First off, we need to look at what each function means:

I-E functions are important because they’re about the source and direction of a persons energy;

N-S functions are the way people perceive information, how they see the world around them;

T-F is how a person processes that information; and

J-P is how they implement what they’ve processed.

In our opinion, questioning the importance of F and T is questioning the importance of how a person processes information, and since every single person on this earth processes information constantly, we think it’s incredibly important to know how that’s done. Taken literally, the T-F axis determines whether a person is “heart over head” or “head over heart”. F-types will often act on morals and take into consideration the feelings of other people when making decisions, while T-types take the more logical approach through facts and figures. This doesn’t mean F-types aren’t rational or T-types are unfeeling, but the extent to which these factors dominate is largely based on a person’s percentage of preference for the T and F functions. We think that’s important.

For example, an INTP with a T-preference of 25% would consider the feelings of others more than an INTP with a 50% T-preference. This doesn’t mean the 50% one doesn’t do it at all, it simply means they don’t do it to the extent of the 25%. Similarly, a person with a stronger F-preference than another F-type will act more on emotional grounds. They don’t have an absence of logic, they just rely on their feeling function to a greater extent.

Breaking it down, a T-preference of 50% means a person is 75% thinking, and 25% feeling. Similarly, an F-preference of 50% means a person is 75% feeling and 25% thinking. The preference of the T-F axis determines the extent to which a person uses logic/feeling when decision-making, but does not mean a person is without either one.

Taking away the T-F axis, we have 8 types: INJ, INP, ISJ, ISP, ENJ, ENP, ESJ and ESP. Taking an ENJ for example, we know their energy is directed externally, their focus is on what can be rather than what is, and they prefer to work first and play later. But we don’t know what their driving force is: whether they are in touch with their emotions, or work from a rational point of view. Determining a person’s driving force is super important, and without examining the T-F axis, it’s not expressed as part of their MBTI and therefore their behaviour cannot be completely discerned.

As typology is a study of human nature and behaviour, and human nature is a big and complicated thing, MBTI types are often only guidelines and predictors for the behaviour of certain personalities. They outline a person’s tendency to act in a certain way and do particular things. That said, people of the same type can vary largely in behaviour, and this is often explained by a person’s preference for each of the four axes. The problem is, when looking purely at whether a person is an F or a T, people think that they are either purely thinking or purely feeling. This is not true, as all people are both moral beings who follow their feelings and logical beings who look at the facts, but which one they rely on more is determined by where they lie on the F-T axis.

Whoa, essay. Hope this clears some things up, and sorry if we didn’t quite answer your question. Feel free to ask for clarity on certain points.

- Ceejay and Eira