10 Signs You're A Closeted INFP
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10 Signs You're A Closeted INFP

Could you be one of the rarest personality types?

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10 Signs You're A Closeted INFP
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INFP's (one of sixteen personality types developed by Myer & Briggs) are some the rarest people you will ever meet. INFP's make up about 2% of the population, which is considerably low compared to the other fifteen different personalities.

As an INFP myself, I found it very interesting to discover all the quirks that come along with being the "mediator and dreamer." I could finally understand the reason behind many of the things I found myself doing since I was little. If you think that you might be an INFP, consider these signs first.

1. “You’re a “what if” type of person.”

INFP's aren't normally the leader. They have the tendency to be okay with following someone else who has already made a decision.

2. “You find joy in creating a human connection.”

Being very in-tune to our emotions, we love to hang out with people and get to know them. Sure, we may seem a little nosy at first, but we are truly loyal compatriots, and we love to make lasting friendships.

3. “You read or watch self-help books and videos.”

I found this to be quite interesting. As an INFP, we search for validation and answers to questions that plague us every day. We find ourselves drawn to vlogs, blogs, or book to see the answers we need. It helps us find an idea of what is happening and assures us that we are not alone.

4. “You cry when you’re angry.”

Emotions can be overwhelming at times, and sometimes we may not know how to process our thoughts and feelings right away. But if we are caught in a very intense situation, crying is the number one way to handle emotions. Don't let anyone ever tell you that crying is weak. It is part of all humans and it is the best way to release an onslaught of emotions.

5. “You will drive out of your way to avoid triggering unpleasant emotions.”

INFP's are not people of conflict. We try to stay as far away from trouble as we can since we can easily get upset and feel anxiety with the simplest of movements. It is best to avoid the conflict before it can start.

6. “You feel guilty when you’re mad at someone.”

I found this interesting. Do you ever have those thoughts in the back of your mind, when you get mad at someone and question yourself whether you should actually be mad at them or not? Back to the idea of indecisiveness, this never goes away and could possibly keep you up all night.

7. “You give credit and take the blame.”

You like to congratulate your friends and people around you when they have done a good job, but you are hard on yourself. You rarely give yourself any credit that you may deserve, and once things have gone wrong, you're the first one to be (or to think) is blamed. Even if it's not your fault.

8. “You are the moderator of the group.”

Your friends come to you for advice and you help people work out their differences.

9. “You express yourself through creative means.”

INFP's a dreamed and very creative individuals. For instance, I write to express myself. Many other INFP's I know do the same, whether it is with art, music, or writing.

10. “You are very indecisive.”

Let's just face it, we are just too indecisive. There's nothing else to it.

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