3 Things INFJs think are normal (but aren’t)

[amb]

That's why they're quiet people because they know they don't vibe with most. They know most of the times they have unpopular opinion.

[azlinberhan]

The calling, i always feel like i have to do something😂

[myra]

The calling one really has me surprised I thought everyone felt like they had a calling in some way

[t.c]

Thinking in symbols is very true...I think it's a great way to explain something but most people would probably just want me to tell things as they are...can't do that unfortunately 😬

[stevepeterson]

Infj: Hey, so, tell me more about that big hole in the ocean. Sounds like a pretty chill place to get away from it all : )
Ha, good points.

[RandleBeckford]

We learn from an early age that people don't quite understand our thoughts and feelings and would only consider sharing with people we trust or consider wise and even then we don't tell them everything.

[sandracastillo]

what do you mean these are not normal?
They make perfect sense!

[teresagoodman-walters]

We DO all have a calling. Some people are too complacent. The comfort zone is where dreams go to die.

[nickolaszissimos]

This is absolutely true, I do think and talk in symbolization and analogies on a regular basis.

[if]

I feel like this is true for certain kinds of INFJs. Not all INFJs are so mystical. They could think in symbols but not necessarily verbalise them or just see them as part of their thinking. They can think there are several thigs they could do, not necessarily have one calling, and other types can also believe they have a calling...
Some INFJs would really relate to that, but I think it would be better if we become more open to various versions of every type (like Dario Nardi's research suggests)...

[serhumano]

Some ppl want to stay in the shallow but I like diving deep 😂😅

[kaleighf]

lol this is true. I think in energy/feelings and symbols. Sometimes it’s difficult to articulate my thoughts. Even repeating what I read is hard because I feel the words as emotion not memorize how to repeat it.

[Kelektroid]

I hate how society has become all about moral relativism. The "do as you please" and "what feels right for you"... I can't stand it. 😅 People seem to have forgotten that Evil is a real thing and Truth is singular. Saying it annoys me is an understatement, because it's how most people need to respond to me all the time when I give them my moral stance on things. The everybody has there own truth bullshit. I think most people don't even remember such words as morality or ethics even exits.

I used to just back off during those conversations, but the older I become the less I am able to. Sure do whatever the heck you think is good for you, but I will make a remark about how moral relativism is bringing humanity nowhere. I still will be kind. I will say it and combine it with a joke. I still try to shift peoples perspectives with patience, but honestly, that patience is wearing thin more and more.

Moral relativist cannot be trusted, they cannot put word and action close enough together to do anything truly dignified. They have no true honor and they dont even know it. What is crazy is that everyone seems to be one nowadays. Its a hidden plague

[rutholson]

Hey— Mature ENFP female here. I 100% believe those three items to be VERY TRUE!! So, INFJ’s— Stay Exactly As You Are!! I (and most likely a very strong percentage of ENFP, I believe) think You Are RIGHT ON and You Encourage Us to be the Best Versions of Ourselves!! 💜💜🤗🤗 Keep On Keepin’ On INFJ’s
Love you forever 💜🤝💝

[oceanlover]

As an INFJ, I completely relate to the first thing. However, I understand that it’s not necessarily how most or even how many might think. For the last two (and all of them, really), I don’t really have any expectation that others will (or even should) see them similarly to how I may see them.

I think that’s one other trait of many who consider themselves to be INFJs. In many cases, we’ve long figured out that our whole way of seeing/perceiving/processing is quite different from others around us and not only have many of us become used to this, we’ve also embraced this about ourselves and don’t really feel like people should see/perceive/process in the ways that we might.

[curious_puspin_cat]

Im INFJ but I never thought about a hole in the ocean 😂 but my friends commented that Im a deep thinker... Im always asking about the purpose of life, what comes after death, whats the meaning of working my entire life and just dying of old age... something like that.

[staciehaneline]

What's wrong with other people that they don't have a calling in life?

[aqueen]

The best example of this was when I was in Jr High my best friend would ask how I was feeling and some days I felt like a crumpled piece of paper. There was no other way to describe it. Other days felt smooth and light. My friend totally understood though so I didn’t think it was abnormal.

Even if it was weird, weird is normal. Everyone is weird in their own ways. Some people just try to cover up their quirks, but we’re all a little quirky somehow.

[Gaeliclass]

I always feel that I need to have a sense of purpose. I think most people feel that way, maybe not.

[kevinmarly]

my convictions about the world are so strong that when I tell someone something that ive developed through experience they often get upset :(. I see blunders and want to help others but people would rather not see them at all.They will tell me that I am the one not in reality. -INFJ