7 WEIRD Contradictions of INFP Personality

INFP paradoxes?

See, we’re fiercely independent, but we also deeply value relationships with others. We want to be understood, but have problems communicating our real concerns. We love our solitude—but maybe not always.

Goodness, I think our contradictions never end! But it’s also why INFPs are unique and interesting individuals. It’s the reason why people can’t easily pin us down—but that’s what makes us mystifying, right? Right.

So, if you’re an INFP (or have one in your life), here are some of INFP contradictions for you to ponder.

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Writer: Margarette Mathias
Animation: Garubin

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[amoldivo]

INFPs are both all and nothing, never in between!! 😂 we're the embodiment of paradoxes 😵‍💫🤕

[nitikadixit]

It's a weird duo for us to be perfectionists and procrastinators..it's like I will do it perfectly but tomorrow 🥴

[AdakiKuroma]

As an INFP, whenever people say that I'm not making sense, I 100% agree to it.

[keatoncrandall]

That fear of revealing ourselves too much thing hits home hard.

[smhmyhead]

As an INFP I'm actually scared of how accurate this is...

[juliacornejo]

"INFP's are a tangle of weird contradictions..."

Me, an INFP: Well, we're off to a very accurate start

[taehyungeee_babyy]

The thing about romance is sooo true..
Like as an INFP I imagine all the romance in my head but in real life I don’t even wanna look at anyone in a romantic way..

[Aviesy]

Friend: "You're a very complicated person"
: "That's my problem actually"

[tktekkers]

Us INFP's aren't comfortable going against people's beliefs. If we think someone is wrong but not harming anyone then we won't say anything. But if we see somebody hurting people physically or mentally, we will be the first to step in. Even though we are introverted. Our gift is that we can walk into a room without talking to anyone and yet recognise who you are

[paulanderson]

Just last week I had to make an apology for confusing an individual and explain to them that confusing people was one of my gifts in life.

[parfate]

Finally something actually accurate! I swear most videos portray INFPs like they are highly empathetic and emotional with their head in the clouds and nothing else, this video actually takes in more aspects of INFPs.

[andhereismyspout]

this is great!
I appreciated the point about INFPs not always being straight with other people. most ppl talking about INFPs in MBTI will say that we are all extremely honest and happy to go against the flow if we don't agree with something, to the point of standing out and voicing our own opinions, but personally, unless the issue affects me on a deeply emotional or moral level, I will tend to leave my opinions unvoiced a lot of the time to avoid conflict. it's a matter of getting to that point of trust and understanding with someone for me to open up in this way, so while I personally wouldn't lie, I would often do what this video says and keep my thoughts, opinions and beliefs a secret if it doesn't agree with someone else.

[paulanderson]

I just shared this video on my Facebook feed, I am now partly terrified that too many of my acquaintances are going to understand me better now.

[myladynaynay]

I didn't want to be called out, but I clicked on the video anyway cuz I knew I'd be called out. Can we add that to the list of contradictions? Lol

[gabytorres]

Omg! This made me feel so comforted cause I thought I was a train wreck now I see i'm only an INFP

[adita]

as an INFP, I'm the type of girlfriend that'll go on a beach date with you, and say, "love, we're here for 3 hours, let's spend the first two together then I'll be needing my soulitude so i can sit by the sea shore, listen to gentle rustling of sea, feel waves gently hit my feet as my soul cleanses and my heart harmonises with the aquatic beings, while i watch the sky turn dark.. in peace."

[somerandommixoffandomsands]

This is really true. As an INFP i can tell that when i reveal myself to much i tend to get into my own bubble and not speak to that person for a long time. When someone is like “I fell in love!” Im like: “Ok… What am i supposed to do with this information?” I just dont care.

[ofkkinf]

I am often accused of not being romantic enough... but I am In my imagination! This is a video that can help others tolerate us better!

[HikiOmo]

We really be dissociating and perfectly grounded at the same time for real.

[JuuuEmpathy]

i absolutely LOVE being weird.
and i also take pride in confusing other people