How To Spot a Mistyped INFJ 

Links to purchase my book on the INFJ are provided in the description box. Thank you for your support ♥

We already doubt our type, being called out just makes it worse. Thank you for this.

INFJ is the rarest type, so there's an added value and a bias towards wanting to be it

This is a really interesting video. I've had two people tell me that I'm not actually an INFJ, both of whom wore their so-called INFJ status as a badge of honor and believed that anyone else claiming to be so weren't 'worthy' of the title. Neither of them strike me as particularly INFJ-ish (they both seem lacking in Fe, with one person being incredibly selfish and the other being the most relentlessly argumentative person I've ever seen that regularly engages in multi-hour circular arguments over minor issues), though I'm not comfortable going too far down that road since I don't want to tear down an element of their identity that makes them feel comfortable in their own skin. It's just irritating that they've taken the INFJ Elitist route and challenges anyone who says that they're an INFJ.

I think that mistyped INFJ would behave like hey I'm an INFJ DID YOU KNOW IT IS VERY RARE (and their eyes would be like "say how special I am) 😂 But true INFJ would apologise for being little rude in that comment 😂

Mistype or not.This is no reason to insult others for mistyping. The cyberspace is full of trolls and bullies. My opinion is...I took the 16 personalities test twice and I got INFJ. And I can relate to the INFJs' traits. Do I believe the test is 100% scientifically accurate? Not really. Look, I am like a cat. If I see a box, I will go and sit in it. If the box is not for me, I will go and find something else. I am not breaking the law of physics and I would not be flattened if I am mistyped or get triggered by other people's mistyping. I don't understand why some people are overreacting about a personality type. Live and let live. It is not that difficult.

INFJ will spot fake INFJ and say nothing about it. Saying something would be way too rude, way too hurting that person's feelings. And that would cause great discomfort internally for the INFJ.

Great info. 2 years or so back I was attacked on Personality Cafe forums like you described where someone said I was clearly an INFP. This attacker's behavior matches your ISTP scenario. I didn't mind being an INFP, I adore them, I'd love to be one truth be told, but it just wasn't the truth. But ignorance abounds on those forums. I avoided them since. Now I understand so much more and it's all coming together into a whole. Great insights here, thank you!

For me, it isn’t so much about people being “fake” that bothers me when it comes to mistypes, but rather wanting to see real-life representations of the types so I can understand what “INFJ” (or any type) is actually like expressed in its different forms by each individual. Each person I encounter of a particular type helps add to my overall “meaning” of that type, so if I question someone’s type, whether internally or externally, it’s because of a commitment to truth instead of wanting to put that person down for my own ends. Though, I will say I can be somewhat blunt and direct at times too in my criticisms if I’m not engaging my Fe, but let’s not forget the pitfalls of an overconfident Ni that assumes to know too much, stubbornly rationalized by the cold logic of Ti. When that happens, people can be merely thought of as a symbolic expression of an idea (which in this case is what a “type” essentially is), sometimes even stripped of their humanity. (Hmm, this is making me think of Raskolnikov since it was brought up yesterday. 😮)

This is why I've been so hesitant to claim myself to be an INFJ. I got typed as an ENFP/INFP for years, but I never felt completely sure about it. My friend is a very clear ENFP and her Ne is so strong. I can follow her rabbit trails but I always want to narrow her ideas down to one or try to stay on one topic. I can sometimes engage in the Ne rabbit trails with her in which case we completely lose our ISFP friend. Lol. However, the more I've observed her the more I've realized how different we are and she and I went through the test together for me and I literally wanted to discuss and analyze EVERY question. I ended up getting INTJ (except that my T and F was 51%-49%). We researched both and I'm way too emotionally expressive and hold little to no value to Te for me to be an INTJ. We both settled on INFJ and did more research and everything really had felt right. However, I'm still hesitant to accept it because I don't want to be seen as that person that says they're an INFJ just because they want to be the rarest personality type. I'm continuing to research it before I claim it as who I am because I want to be sure. (Is that an INFJ thing?) Every time I doubt my type I go into an identity crisis, so I don't want to be called out by other people too. I doubt myself enough without external input. Lol!

Even though I was typed as INFJ, I don't feel like im even one anymore

The reason mistypes are bothersome is because it spreads misinformation but the irony is the ones who put emphasis on it are more likely to be mistyped. INFJ are good at spotting other INFJ but we're not in your face we would rather explain, we love explaining our perspective. I've heard a lot of nonsense about what we stand for however we can't so easily be defined, there are general things we have in common (in depth interest in our passions beyond the norm such as music, philosophy, cute things etc) but we have our own identity.

Real infj's don't bully people. We will however stand up for unfairness or when we feel like others are being taken advantaged off. I will say though it's always easier to speak up for others than ourselves. Something to for us to work on:)

What I do not understand is why would these types be so judgemental and hostile to an infj they think is mistyped? What is the point in being cruel about it? I guess I just don't know why people have to be so mean and tear someone down. Thanks Ren!

Thanks for making this video. I have joined some INFJ groups and was shocked at how mean some of the comments were. I feel bad about being mean to bugs let alone people.

Has this ever happened to you? Many times when I have been in stores either grocery stores or drugstores and sometimes even in office buildings, people will ask me if I need help, like they are concerned for me. Although in every case I know where I am, what I’m looking for and what I want. Generally I am just enjoying the music in my head or the elevator music, or my thoughts. I am so glad you defined the difference between “spacey focused”, or “spacey unfocused”. I am 70 and I do look my age, I just find it funny and very sweet that there are still people who want to help this spacey old lady.

That video was above all, a kind and gentle one :). Fe is the function that made me become more stable in knowing my type, It just solved everything. I like recognition of kindness and calling out unfriendly and judgmental behavior like this it makes me feel more confident, there's no shame in Caring. Also the spacey focused part I think is so accurate. Thank you for your information and your way of analyzing all that.

Very helpful indeed. Thanks Ren!

I am so sorry that people are so insecure that they have to tear others down or try to force other into their concept. Culture and environment up bring will be reflected in ones personally and how they present themselves.

You absolutely nailed this. Inferior Ni leads to inaccurate generalization based on Se or Ti with the tact of a sledgehammer. Ni dominants know the appropriate boundaries of their impulse to systematize their perceptions and deliver these insights with genuine caring most of the time.

I appreciate the content. I've watched for a few years, and I don't think I commented because I didn't want to get caught up in the drama of whether INFJ or not.

Being an INFJ is a curse.. Why would anyone even bother being proud about it? I struggle every day knowing that I understand people deeply while no one understand me coz I’m an alien.. sometimes it’s frustrating when I’m feeling down.. No one’s gonna do anything coz I just smile and listen to people dumping their stories on me all the time..

Side tangent: It’s been a hectic couple of days for me, but it’s nice to catch up on your videos! My town town is expecting a blizzard tomorrow with 65 miles per hour winds, so basically everyone is going bananas lol. Hopefully though it does not actually end up being as bad, which always ends up being the case. Anyways, the ideas you presented were very accurate! I tend to see all of those nasty comments from time to time and it just makes me wonder their type as well. With your video though, it hit the target exactly and it makes complete sense! Great video Ren! I’ll catch you tomorrow or in a couple days depending on the blizzard. :)

Infjs are no longer the rarest type. Hopefully, that would get rid of the imposters.

Very informative video, Ren. You had me worried for a second towards the end though because like yourself I consider myself spacey - but of course, as you then said a tiny bit later, we INFJs however tend to do it in a focused kind of way. So all good on the front!! Phew!! :P In a nutshell, keep to the secondary functions and you won't go far wrong.

Thank U For Being Here Much Appreciated😁🤗

Fe does not mean we aren't willing to hurt some feelings. Awareness of the feelings around us does not mean we are incapable of being rude when people piss us off

Hello Ren, I really like your vids nice to see you back. I'm ENFP and I wanted to say that I also like to expose mistyped INFJs especially ISxPs and INFPs but I don't do it out of malice, I hope I help by calling people out, I try to not be offensive and state my arguments with nice words

They probably feel flattered about the rarity...they want to feel special, but being rare is by no meaning that special itself... people don't understand you...and the most of time you can feel yourself not so understood...the reality is that sometimes I feel the most that it sucks...And I feel strange admitting this in a "public space" like the internet...and makes me want to cry for no f** reason... just said too much already...

Great video and interesting topic! I'm not an INFJ, but I have been mistyped as one (I'm actually an ISFJ) and I think those who so badly want the INFJ title suffer from snowflake syndrome. Very common in this generation especially. Whereas INFJs don't generally want to embrace that they're different or special due to high Fe, others will gladly take on that title- not just ISTPs, but there have been numerous INFPs, ENFPs, even ISFPs and ISTJs that also get mistyped as INFJ and grasp on to being "rare". The biggest INFJ mistype is INFP which is interesting because although they look similar on the outside, they share no common functions- INFP lead by Fi whereas INFJ by dominant Ni although I have met INFPs who had strong Ni as well so I can see even more where the confusion comes from. And a few times INFJs can mistype as ISTP although I notice they can even mistype as ESFJ, INTJ, or even ISFJ because ISFJ and INFJ do share Fe aux and Ti tertiary. Still, you're right it's rude to bully anyone whether they are a true INFJ or not. For all we know the people who bully others for not being true INFJs may be mistyped themselves.

This is one of my favorites of yours’.

Thanks for this! I was honestly not sure if I am an INFJ because I have only taken the online tests (10+ over several months) because I thought I was too “spacey” (possibly INFP). But how you explained the INFJ part made a lot of sense to me. Still on the road to discovery, but thank you for these videos. Are you ever able to type an INFJ simply from a RU-vid video, or does the medium of video itself make it difficult in some way?

It honestly embarrasses me when “infjs” brag about stereotypes and how it’s the worlds most rarest type😞

I'm watching this video again 2 years later, and I wish I could say I'm a bit surprised by some of the hostility I'm seeing in the comments, but I'm not. Not because I expect such volatility on Ren's channel. Quite the opposite. Most of the time, those who comment are quite respectful and gracious. But the majority of the comments for this video capture that all-too-common caustic energy that exists not only on RU-vid, but within the MBTI-obsessed community specifically. I'm kind of disappointed, but not really. I had hoped that Ren's channel would stay a place for calm, yet passionate discussions of the MBTI, especially INFJ types. But I also know my fellow (hu)man and this video's subject seems to get people abnormally riled up and self-righteous. My perspective is that I simply don't try to type anyone. In order to do that, I feel I would have to know that person extremely well, and although I can read people far better than they can read me, I am not so arrogant to assume that observing their behavior automatically means I know how their cognitive functions operate. So I'm not inclined to police anyone's declarations about being an INFJ or INTJ or INFP. If you say you are a certain personality type, then I'm happy to take your word for it and move on with my day. I fail to see how the possibility of mistypes harms others. I've seen some claim it spreads misinformation, but I don't believe it does. Your personality type doesn't erase all the other factors in your life that influence your identity. And a personality type born into a specific situation, raised in a certain culture, with experiences unique to each individual means that people with the same personality type are *never* going to be cookie cutter facsimiles of each other. Add to that the reality where we often behave differently when we know we are being watched versus when we are alone, and there's a very small possibility that you will know someone better than they know themselves. So why get so upset about it? Sure, people mistype themselves. But it's not something worth attacking, mocking or policing people over, and creating unnecessary conflict.

You suggested that it's possible that in a number of these cases the person doing the calling out may be an ISTP. I'm still not quite sure that I would be able to identify such a person if I was to meet one. However, what I would say, is that I have found that people often project in a similar way to how individuals who call others out do when they are at some level perhaps not quite sure of their own authenticity in a given situation. Could it be that such people feel their own perceived authenticity may be coming into question when they are faced with someone who IS an authentic INFJ?

I call my own type into question a lot. I often question my own perceptions because I know that it's hard to objectively type yourself. I'm never 100% sure about my type. In my opinion though, you're the epitome of what an INFJ should be according to the Myers-Briggs and Jung's theory. You show a good amount of Ni, Fe, and Ti when you're speaking and discussing topics. Maybe I'm biased, but I enjoy your talks. 😂 There are a lot of INFJ mistypes in the MBTI community, unfortunately. In fact, a lot of the more popular INFJ figures on RU-vid are, in my subjective perception, clear Fi dominants (usually ISFP or INFP) because they're more drawn to the idea of being novel. Also, the way they express ideas is more Ne. They love to digress and are un-bothered by these digressions.

HI Ren's how are you ? I been watching your videos I have not been commenting just watching lol , see if I can learn something , I understand were you are coming from at minute 7:46 wen people try to discredit your channel , I think you put a lot of people on the spot with this video , :) Ren's is it posible also with time and the experiences in life we tend to approach some of the same problems in a different way ? and maybe develop some of the INFJ or vice versa ? for example one of the things I lean to do and is been one of the hardest for me is to learn to let go and I'm good at it now but wen I was younger I was not , so I don't approach that same problem the same as wen I was a kid, I also learn that is the intention what counts not the words or the action some times, for example if you are a really good friend of mine and I know you care about me and you tell me something im doing is wrong and there is a better way I will for sure listed to you and consider what you are saying cause I know you have a good intention and I value your time , even if we are not friends but I know you have a good intention that's what matters , now if I know you intention is bad ,it's a different story, and the way I approach it depends on the situation but also has change with the years ( my response to the same situation is not the same today then wen I was 15 for example ) lets say some one criticize my music with the bad intention to discredit my work it bothers me , but now I take the positive , or I think I do , some people try to find flows on your work to attack you lets say I work on a company were my colleague trys to discredit my work and for that he needs to find all my flows to attack and he says this to my boss, this and this and that is not right , I will fix this and this and that and get the positive , cause even on the negative there is a positive side , but now I know my work bothers hem and he just make my work more powerful cause he work so hard on pointing my flows and I fix them and Make them my strong point, now there is a reason for hes bad intention maybe im threatening he's position or he feels I get pay more then hem ETC . so now I make a choice that is going to works for me.. to do more and more of the same lol or just live it there,( if I was 15 I was probably getting depress and mad cause I know hes intention are bad but people won't see it so that thought stays in your head and won't let you concentrate and wen I got older I felt like if I was so mentally weak and I did not like that ) now I try to control my emotions because I know hes doing it with a bad intention, so words mean nothing body language can be telling you something but the intention is something else not what you see in the body language , and typing is a hard one cause the TXT can say something and the intention is something complexly different, now in days I don't care about a lot of stuff and I thing I have become super selfish, anything that threatens my tranquility I stay away, Ren's if you know some one is doing something with a bad intention maybe you can do the door slam and block them from your Chanel lol , if is just different opinions but no bad intention then is different , cause we need to learn to agree to disagree also, but also like in anything, majority of people want to be part of something, and like in everything there will be always the ones that try to take advantage in a bad way ( not by trying to help people but to try to take there money ) because they will see this ad a good business because so many people are interseted and they will capitalize on that, but dose that will get caught up are the ones that can not see the intention ( what im trying to say is that we will se and increase of the situation you mention on you video the more it grows the more saturated that it will get )

Well said

Yes The System Targeting Thank U🤗

LOL, that thing you mentioned about ISTP pointing out someone's physical appearance or behaviour as "proof" that they aren't an INFJ -- I've seen that so often it's not even funny. And I'm not even an INFJ. But I've often thought it was such bizarre behaviour and could not wrap my head around it (like why would anyone put so much weight on someone's appearance and mannerisms as a way to identify something like cognitive functions? What happened to actually trying to understand how that person thinks and processes information?). When you explain this type of behaviour in terms of the Se in some unhealthy ISTPs, that makes a lot of sense.

This is zo funny, I had a friend whom I really thought to be an ISTP, and I aksed himto do an mbti test online, and the result was INFJ!! I was so puzzled because I was sure he was not an INFJ, maybe ESTP or even ISFP. But now it totally makes sense .

This is interesting. I am not in the habit of calling out someone I believe is not an INFJ. I'm not even sure if I'm correct in assuming someone isn't one. It's hard to explain. I just know or get a feeling that something is off. Something's not quite right. Assuming I am in fact an INFJ, to which I'm fairly confident, but anything is possible. I tend to notice what I would call odd behavior, something almost out of my own character. I've noticed the people who claim to be INFJs and I believe they are exhibit similar behaviors, have a complicated but easy to understand approach. It's even more evident when I try to show my GF a video of a supposed INFJ and I have to explain things I thought were pretty understandable. This in turn makes my GF feel bad so I try not to do that often, but sometimes I believe the benefit outweighs the bad. I've seen people explain things I've spent years trying to express, and want her to know. However I have called people out in the past on various things. Usually in the heat of the moment, when I'm feeling cornered. Never publicly though, or at the very least not intentionally. I also feel quite bad about it almost immediately afterwards. I tend to keep it to myself unless I feel its seriously damaging the person or the people around them. I don't see the value in tearing someone down unless they are harming others in one way or another. Apologies for the long winded comment. One day I might learn to stop rambling. Probably not, but I can hope.

Hope Ur Doing Well🤗

Hello I have difficulties handling extreme criticism or being "showered" with negativity toward myself or my loved ones. LIVE AND LET LIVE I am still trying to figure out If I REALLY am INFJ.... 16 PERSONALITIES.......TEST I just remember a strange event... I was a teenager -- waiting for my parents to come home from a road trip --- suddenly I felt unexplainable fear because SOMEHOW I KNEW my parents where in danger! When I remember this correctly I saw an accident... My parents came back home telling me they have been in an accident.... I need to watch for focused spacyness...

Spacey, focussed is a cool way to describe the INFJ. Maybe also add warmth for the Fe. So we are like a nice, lucid dream 😴 lol. I so wish this would translate to a successful love life 😭

I think I mentioned that I mistyped as ISTP 20 years ago, when I was in an Ni-Ti loop. I also recently found out that my little sister's a legit ISTP. It is interesting that ISTP, INFJ, and ENFJ, use the same functions. Anyhow, I do agree that there are quite a few people that are mistyped. In a way, I think it's just a natural occurrence in the MBTI community. I do recall a member of an INFJ group, who spent an abnormal amount of time claiming to be a "real INFJ," while calling almost everyone else mistyped ENFJ's, because in her viewpoint, the INFJ's in that particular group used Fe too much. The way she put it, if she's an Fe user at all, it's probably her tertiary or inferior cognitive function.

Great video ! I agree. I'm not longer sure to be an INFJ since a week. I might be an ISFP. Have you got any ideas to distinguish the two ?

One of my ex is most likely ISTP. He’s quick to dismiss my Ni and very firm with his Ti conclusion. His Fe is amateurish and he’s amazing in mastering sports and projects like fixing an engine etc.. he isn’t interested in MBTI so no argument about mistyped or not. However, this guy made me a better person in bringing out my Se. I can live with him without putting up a front and there’s no fear of being nagged. I let him have his freedom and laid back life style.

This is why INFJs need to edit their videos and make sure to have the outline of what they wanna talk in the video. Because I'm getting anxious when it's almost half of your video already but you haven't even touched the point 😅

I came across one video of C.S. Joseph about INFJ. he said that b/c Infjs has Ti, so infj tends to criticize every thing, especially when they are stressed. So, is it possible that mistyped ISFPs are very stressed Infjs?

I don't think I initiated criticism on anyone claiming to be INFJ. But while interacting thru comments with someone claiming INFJ, I explained the difference between Si and Ni. I thought the "INFJ" was actually ISFJ. Whether they agree with me or not, is up to them. I agree to disagree and move on. I don't get adamant and obsessive about being right about someone's type. If a person does that, then I would say its control issues and something reflecting in their shadow that disturbs them. I usually test INxx on MBTI but couple times resulted in ISTP. Going thru the types and functions, I think INFJ seems to be best fit. I think my Fe use is at least 3rd slot but I don't claim to be that smooth due to my upbringing. I forget to compliment others enough etc. But my Fe is probably smoother than the ISTPs I know. I was a nursing assistant for elderly. I was called "the nice one" by the residents. I could get the difficult dementia residents to cooperate with me. I could not imagine my ISTP brother doing that job. He wants to tinker with physical objects and not that good dealing with other's emotions or needs other than practical jobs. He does get adamant about being right and less about agreeing to disagree when in unhealthy state. But I can also turn my bitch switch on if someone is being unreasonable even when trying to descalate a situation and crossing my boundaries or boundaries of someone vulnerable such as a child. Usually, I try to descalate and may walk away if the conversation isn't of value. If the other person continues to attack, then the gloves can come off and the boots come on for a little butt kicking. Its all about context, time, and energy etc. Many times I dont want to waste energy on trivial matters. So Ren, in your opinion on a scale of 0 to 10, how would you rate my INFJness? Answer honestly and no offense will be taken.

For me MBTI is 100% about self improvement and learning how to have better relationships with others. It's just frustrating when people do 0 research into the theory and just answer every question wishfully lol It's like what's the point of MBTI if you're just going to answer every question wishfully to get a type you think is cool. Not really sure why it bothers me so much... people can type themselves with an online test then feel good about themselves and forget about it in 5 minutes... not everyone takes it seriously.

Listening😁🙈Still Figuring Out😂

My therapist documented me as INFJ. I'm just learning what that exactly is.

Nice video, was interested to see whether I somehow mistyped myself as INFJ. I really don't see myself being mean for a silly reason. I really don't like to be mean. And..yeah...I think I'm really overthinking my MBTI typing, it's been a while now lol. Anyways, thanks for the video.

Hope U R Doing Well As I Do Not Want To Be Self Absorbed But Always Researching Etc Or Worse Yet Needy😂🙈🤗

I've been told I cant be an INFJ because my eyes go "everywhere" (according to this one intj from reddit) so im an enfp but I can actually relate to the way you're using your eyes and eyebrow flicks. I think my eyes are just really exaggerated because of how big they are, and people aren't actually attempting to notice a pattern? They also tend to get embarrassed, if eyes could. Mostly when im not explaining something in the most perfect way I could... also get told I have clear Ne in my videos, but that was my overall plan with them? To have a collection of scattered, unexplainable videos that seem as if they've come out of nowhere. Hmmmm. Maybe im in denial. Maybe because ive been in a state of underlying panic for the past 12 years and especially within the past few months it comes off as much more chaotic enfp like ... I have been pulled into a not so healthy group of people and dealing with scattered thoughts as a symptom of schizotypal personality disorder, but it does have a focus which is the thing usually not picked up by others. so im either a traumatized enfp or very traumatized infj. I don't remember exactly whats happened in my childhood. I block most memories out, but I know I was unable to grow up "healthily" or with the same opportunities as my brother to reach his peak intellect, as I was always on the vague, misunderstood side. brushed away into the crowd to try to understand them yet without help as I could come across as perfectly sociable and normal if approached

Ren, are you not doing the same in a roundabout way? Let's look at actions instead of words for a moment as we can 'act out' unconsciously in everything we do and justify it. Now there are factors in why some INFJs call out and test others rather than be 'unhealthy' or 'mistyped', trouble is when you establish your seat in an MBTI community then start to create videos on mistypes you claim a position and base it on 'your' own biases and we have to take into account of your Enneagram, background, upbringing, and perception of the world. It is like saying "I am INFJ and I don't act like this so that person is not..." you are just doing it in a different way with a smile and indirectly. Now if we do it through observation of cognitive functions then that would be more valid, for example we have to not only see a body of a persons work, motivation, topic as well as other factors when typing a person, we have to try figure out what we are seeing when viewing that person. Saying "That person is mean or Fe isn't like this" is not good objective analysis, that could easily be misconstrued as Fi for example...You don't like a certain way people interact and label it 'mean' or it irks you in some way so you have made a subjective judgment "I dont act that way so..." This is the trap we face. I do question the MBTI as it is and it's faults and my own bias with a system and why partly I have moved on from personality theory as people seem to want to be the Image rather than live it. It is a persona thing. Now please don't take this the wrong way, I do think channels such as your own are valuable to people, I just wanted to offer a perspective for what it is worth. Now, why have I felt the need to comment? a few reasons...I have called people out and in the past, haven't recently because of a conversation with a lady in which I called out on Twfp as not INFJ and saw my 'bad behavior' let's just say and questioned more my actions rather than words I used. I put into question 'why' I felt the need to remark the way I did and saw that partly it was because of a few reasons. Now, will I call out people in the future?, I never say never and accept the wrongs I do and why I leave the comments up, I never used to, I would feel bad and take them down. I have to accept actions and also (as I am doing now) be 'accountable' and these are a few lessons I am putting myself through at this current time. Recognizing one's shadow if you will. Afterall if I didn't see this video I would not have entered the conversation that could lead to growth as a person that has 'called out'. Why do we do the things they do? is a question that I look at regularly, as I said previously there are factors. Now 1 or 2 people that have made remarks in the past and called people out are INFJ, the one guy I have interacted in the past was also officially typed and part of a forum in which gave more than enough examples he is INFJ and relatively healthy, here is the thing, when you are in a community that is many years old and listen daily (for many years) how INFJs 'should' act or be from other types or how the type is Idealised or generalizations are all thrown out there it can be quite tiresome, the same cliches, same errors, same patterns and someone repeating the same bandwagon videos/article...INFJ doorslam...10 things to know your a real INFJ...your an INFJ if this.... it can 'sour' the best of us, for me it is like "Let's have a look what's out there" then listen to the same drivel, now who's problem is that? mine of course for clicking on the video, we all have a choice. I rarely unlike a video regardless of what is being said, the person has spent the time to create and express and I have a choice to view or not. But unlikes are there for a reason and if you put yourself out there you cannot expect to be without those that dislike for a number of factors. I commented on Frank James not being INFJ for example on the Twfp video, was that good behavior? (especially at my age) no, perhaps it wasn't. But at that moment I did it, now I can be an asshole and I at times do like to challenge being an Sx instinctual variant, I see factors in why I did it. Would I change my opinion? no, but I would perhaps refrain from commenting as the way I present myself is more valued than how I am perceived. I questioned how easy I could be manipulated in my decision in the moment, how my mood, down to lack of good sleep that evening could play a factor. I even looked at my 4ness and what some call 'Envy' I don't consciously Envy people and like when people do good for themselves, but read that 4 Sx 'challenge' instead and can be elitist, dislike bandwagons, test people and dislike the idea of 'special' etc Ironic as some act out that way, do not mind 'conflict' and mistake themselves as 8's, but that's the beauty of catching shadow in one's own actions. At the core, it still is lacking more than likely. Now is this unhealthy or mistype? or just another variation of INFJ. Whatever the case I thought I would give my 2 cents and another perspective and are open to exploration :)

I have been in situations where I come off as scatterbrained. the truth is I'm picking up on bad energy around me. I'm picking up on all things around me. At those times i see into other clearly and understand many of them fully. Some are frightened of me. I think my evil look comes out. Giving me time too planning my escape. A life of a throwaway infj child.

I am struggling a lot with identifying my type. All of the things i have encountered so far including the tests directing me towards INFJ. However i like to be unique,not because of the “unicorn type”, rather because I know i have not been understood ever. I want to know why i feel how i feel and relate to something. But I am facing problems with Fe. I am intuitive very much as it's evident, but of course cannot see the future (the closest i can relate to it is that as if I know and i can see somehow i am going to be what i want to become, but ig that’s not enough) I probably am using Fe, as I empathize with everyone (even serial killers) and cannot offend anyone easily. But i am carefully straightforward. I am stubborn and cold when anyone wants me to do anything other than my studies. I say things which might be very crucial but not articulate in speech. But i am definitely not a soft person overall. I thought about ENFJs but I don’t think I relate to it at all. Can INFJ be cold to some people for their own benefit and not be unnecessarily helpful and empathetic only where they are convenient but doesn't really want to change their decisions based on that, rather manipulate others? I always know what other might be feeling but don’t really react to that when it comes in my way. I am not INFP as i am not that much of an idealist and not sure of my values,it always changes into something better and logical. I checked out the ISXX as well. No luck there also I cannot be INTJ because i am not that articulated in speech, I reckon. I wish i were. but too emotional to be a T . XD

When I first joined quora (2016) there was a wealth of well-written content on the INFJ personality. For whatever reason, now there is an absolute onslaught of people claiming to be INFJs and writing shoddy, shallow answers. I guess it just is what it is 🤷‍♀️

While I'm still unsure about being an INFJ, I'm the complete opposite of the "mistyped kind" explained in the video: actually, I wish everyone was INFJ. Funny. I wonder if I've just turned into an INFP now.

Take a shot every time he says 'INFJ' lol. ((Really enjoyed the video tho, excellent and insightful))

I think a good way to tell if someone is an INFJ/INTJ see how they are when they’re stressed.

Well INFJ traits is descript me. I learn to skill my self in programming so i have Te and Ti. But INTJ traits is not me. I use Fi as my Insting often in normal life as my judment function but INFP traits is not me.

I certainly hope I'm not an ISTP, lol.

Unhealthy = accidental/unintentional manipulating. 😂😭

They are not concerned about revealing themselves or concerned about what people think of them they are highly intelligent and confident about who they are and their purpose on Earth while people are worried about who they are and if they are one of them , INFJ they are their worried about all the problems in the world and beyond and how to make sure everyone is okay they don't have time for small talks the thing is they can be anyone to fit any situation and move on being themself for the good of humanity

Ne-users : "the person tends to be a little scattered, tends to kind of go everywhere, tends to not be super focused on what they're saying" So exactly like your pal Erik Thor whom you type INFJ anyway ?

I have been trying to type myself, but I am finding it to be very difficult. Especially because of quarantine.

I feel like I’m an infp but I keep getting infj

I made my channel name infj-t guy its because I didn't wanna use my name, I dont care if ppl know I am or not, I just thought my type would be a good name for it, I can assure you I'm not braggin but if you think I am then I dont care, I know alot of ppl get mistyped but its entirely possible I'm not mistyped and I know I'm not mistyped or pretending because fakin it would honestly make me feel like sh1t, I hate lying about that stuff because I feel it in my chest and I hate that feelin, that's also why I can be mean to ppl who deserve it and absolutely cant n wont be mean to ppl who dont, I understand how infjs are and I recognize alot of the qualities of the infj in myself, I know I'm an infj for a fact, I've taken tests n watched a few dozen videos on em, learnin n teachin myself how to yell if I'm not actually an actual infj but if I wasn't it wouldn't be the worst thing in the world, I mean I didn't know or care I was infj before mbti n I doubt I'll care about my type much if I'm not after mbti, I'm also a scorpio n learned scorpios are more likely to be infj or infjs are usually scorpios, I know my interests in philosophy n deep topics isn't fake because I think about em alot more than I probably should, even though I know I'm an infj I still get worried I'm not which is odd tbh because I'm always wondering paradoxically if I really am an infj while thinking that I might not be while knowing that I am *starts playing ping pong with my emotions* I know there are different kinds of infjs and that Myers briggs test explanation was weirdly accurate tbh, I might not be the most infj but I'm definitely an infj but I know that no matter what I say ppl will blindly assume I'm not infj just like how flat earthers ASSUME the earth is flat WITHOUT "AbSoLuTe" evidence 😄😄😄😄 or how most liberals assume reps are ist everything lol

Some people can be mean, because of their inner insecurities judging people for everything. Why would anyone do that, it's unhealthy and could affect this person. It makes me feel frustrated.

let me see here, so there's ISTP you mention and their demon function is Fi and as Ti dominant their inferior is also Fe a shadow mirror of Demonic Fi.

both ENFJ/INFJ and ESFJ/ISFJ who have Fe dom/aux will only hurt themselves psychologically by doing these actions persistently like a sport and that self hurt and guilt is likely a reaction of shadow Fi function and also leads to self alienation to ones own internal identity and violates own personality structure since these are Fe J types as those kind of repetitive ill actions leads to disintegration and eventually self destruction and it is the main recognizable path of sins in general.

Nothing More Frustrating Than Ppl Who Judge Munipulative Abusive Exposure Therapy Yet Say Ur Not Genuine Etc

I dont know i was almost sure about mi INxJ when i met an intj and she considered me as Ni dom

I wonder if istp is obsessed with enfp people. Like, my favorite ATLA characters were Aang and Iroh, and Aang is apparently a quintessential ENFP.

I got totally lost in the letters

While watching this video i am hoping that i am mistyped lol

Tbh I have never had problem with criticisms because I always saw them as a way of self improvement. I actually really like constructive criticism. Although I dislike just casual hate comments without anything constructive going on with them. The only thing I relate to an INFJ stereotypes is the Messiah complex stereotype that's about it. Other then that I don't really care. Majority of the times I have a blank face going for me. I have always been out of touch from reality. And I think I'm a moron. So, whenever someone calls me dumb I'm like I agree with that. And also think I'm ugly as hell. So whenever someone calls me ugly I agree with that. I'm like "yeah you are right lol" like I take as a joke. because I know it's the truth and I'm self aware of it and it doesn't bother me. But if someone called me a bad person. Then I get upset not offended just sad. Because I think they are not and that's not true. That actually hurts me a lot. What do you think my type is? And I hate using emojis. I think they are dumb and stupid and cringe. (don't know why I said this lol) And also death threats don't bother me idk why specially online. Like I take them as a joke and not seriously at all idk why lol

Why is this taken so seriously I wonder? Does it accomplish anything coming from a stranger’s perspective? I know like some others I question and continue to question my type. 🤷🏼‍♀️ This current trend in the community is interesting to say the least.

HELLO ....AGAIN... IT'S SPACEMONKEY DIMI HUTCH.....NOT MIKE ... LEAVING THE COMMENT SORRY ABOUT THAT....

Ty for ur video but not rly that much of a help, I as someone who calls himself an INFJ think that yes the claim that u make to identify an INFJ through their Fe is kinda valid but to say that an INFJ will not or isn't hurtful probably with a good reason for example the pursuit of truth, is rather unsatisfying, it's more like that an INFJ will find it more difficult and or stressful than an istp to hurt others. ISTPs rather don't have the high interest and understanding of human psychology and are less sensitive. Pls correct me, also I wanted to add that there r a lot of misstypes and it surely is annoying, it's not random that the rate of INFJ has increased that rapidly, it's because of all these wannebes. Of course that annoys me because I have felt like being sick in the head not knowing why until I come across mbti, also I know all struggles regarding the INFJ type and it is not easy to be one, also you only deserve to call yourself an INFJ if u truly r one, everything else is disgusting, unrighteous, misguiding, weak and disgusting. The truth is of high value and probably something, if established will make the world a way better place and is a necessity for us to increase the rate of development , in a fair and right way. Also by lying the obvious and all kinds of knowledge will be more difficult to grasp.

ADHD?

ren is more graceful in his approach, but it isn't by coincidence that he has aligned with this topic, the same way i have a problem with infj amber aligning herself with Eric from TWFP to type police other infjs. it's ok to criticize, but their is a proper way to go about it. Going hard without provocation is wrong. As a fellow NF, that is something that you just DO NOT DO...

who is this ISTP calling out INFJs?

Your demonstrating low Fe by essentially demonizing ISTP’s throughout the video. It seems you’re forgetting that Ti likes to criticize and it’s common for an INFJ to criticize. Being nice doesn’t = Fe. Being mean doesn’t = ISTP. I hope all is well... the frequent uploads are probably doing your head in I’m guessing.

I have nothing in common with that frank James. He kind of disgusts me and reminds me of narcissistic estp

"It can be very upsetting for an INFJ to have their identity called into question". No it can't. Real ones wouldn't be fazed in the slightest. A real INFJ would know that.