Are INFPs harsh?

It's one of the rare instances INFPs will seem harsh, irrational, inflexible, and rude, but as bad as we may feel about it, we will not apologize for doing what we believe is right to protect ourselves and uphold our values.
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Can INFP be cruel?

INFPs are strongly affected by troubles in the world, by cruelty, bullying, or harsh words. They may seem more emotionally impacted than other types; however, because they prefer to keep their emotions more private they also feel frustrated when their reactions show.
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Why are INFPs so difficult?

1. It's hard to find people who are emotionally open, available, and willing to dive deep. INFPs are generally very understanding and empathetic to others, even people they do not understand (no matter how hard they try). However, they do not usually make deep connections with shallow or gossipy people.
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Can INFPs be evil?

The Destructive INFP

In essence, they abandon everyone who holds them dear. They may consider themselves more morally superior or righteous than others, married to their idealism to such an extent that any and everyone in the real world seems flawed and disappointing.
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How do you hurt an INFP?

Because INFPs are naturally sensitive, they may be more easily hurt by blunt criticism than others. INFPs tend to take critical feedback personally and are likely to feel upset or attacked by it.
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Are INFPs Real? Harsh Truths



Are INFPs crybabies?

INFPs are crybabies

So it's a rare sight to see an INFP display their raw emotions outwardly—and when it does happen, you know it's a big deal. I can only recall a few moments in my life when I've had an emotional outburst in front of someone (and I only let it happen because I trusted that person).
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Do INFP get angry easily?

When INFPs are angered, they aren't usually quick to react. They initially attempt to filter their feelings through their Introverted Feeling judgment center. Introverted Feeling is often misunderstood by people who are new to type.
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What is the dark side of INFP?

What does the dark side of INFPs look like? Unfortunately, INFP's dark side starts within their critical beliefs which then amplifies to the real world. When pushed into a rut, destructive INFPs revenge with severity and without any remorse. They become insensitive and indifferent about other people's feelings.
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What is the darkest personality type?

Dark personality traits include psychopathy, machiavellianism and narcissism, collectively called the "dark triad".
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What is INFP shadow type?

Under the spell of their shadow, INFPs might rely too much on others' opinions and even feel like they have lost their identity — something usually so easily accessible to them. In this confusion, they begin to grasp at sudden (and perhaps mistaken) realizations and judgments against others.
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What do INFPs struggle with?

INFPs sometimes struggle with plans, and really don't like feeling obligated to follow them. They enjoy living more based on their own rules, and find that they become too distracted to really stick to a strict timeline.
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What is the saddest MBTI type?

ISFPs ranked highest in emotional exhaustion and depersonalization. They also ranked highest in reporting stress associated with finances and children. All of this information can be found in the MBTI® Manual – Fourth Edition and the MBTI® Manual – Third Edition.
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Can 2 INFP be friends?

INFP and INFP in Daily Life

You likely both have small but intimate circles of friends and there may be no great urgency to work your way into each other's friendship circles as a way of deepening your own bond. Personal boundaries are important to you, and you respect each other's personal space by default.
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What does a toxic INFP look like?

Unbalanced Feeling

INFPs who are especially unhealthy or immature can function with a warped introverted feeling process. They can be overly-sensitive, quick to take offense, and insistent that only their views and values are valid.
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Are INFPs innocent?

INFPs definitely favor innocence, since they are intensely moral people. They believe in protecting innocence when they can, especially within children and animals. INFPs want to be as educated as possible, but at the same time enjoy preserving innocence when it is possible.
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What should you never do to an INFP?

Things the INFP Personality Hates
  1. Cruelty, inequality, and injustice. ...
  2. A lack of meaning and inspiration. ...
  3. Conflict in their close relationships. ...
  4. Criticism and harsh words. ...
  5. Going against their convictions. ...
  6. Rigid environments and expectations. ...
  7. Not getting enough alone time. ...
  8. When someone dismisses their thoughts and feelings.
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What is the most evil MBTI?

most evil mbti type
  • ENFP. Votes: 17 5.9%
  • ENTP. Votes: 44 15.3%
  • ESFP. Votes: 16 5.6%
  • ESTP. Votes: 35 12.2%
  • ENFJ. Votes: 32 11.1%
  • ENTJ. Votes: 108 37.6%
  • ESFJ. Votes: 37 12.9%
  • ESTJ. Votes: 52 18.1%
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What is the coolest MBTI type?

  • Coolest - ESFP or ESTP.
  • Kindest - Any FJ type really, but mainly INFJ and ENFJ.
  • Coldest - All tied for coldest, INTP, INTJ, ESTP and ENTJ.
  • Douchiest - ESTP and ISTP.
  • Most Frustrating - ENFP. Like seriously y'all, sporadic behavior is so frustrating, get a plan and stick with it. Ugh.
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What do INFP think of Intj?

They get along pretty well. The INFP accepts the INTJ as she is and admires her. The INTJ is a bit cold, but in a way the INFP can admire. The INTJ thinks that her sister is not an idiot and admires how well she draws.
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Are INFPs good manipulators?

INFPs, like all types, are certainly capable of manipulation and they have their own methods of doing this. A healthy INFP is more likely to employ less harmful or intense means of coercion in hopes of getting what they want, whereas a less mature INFP is capable of more intense ways of doing this.
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Are INFPs creepy?

INFP. INFPs are almost always drawn to things that are spooky or strange, since they find themselves relating more to the unusual. They don't need things to be perfect or have this feel of sunshine all of the time, since INFPs have a soul that is drawn to the more somber things in life.
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Which personality type is the hardest?

The INFP may be the toughest personality type of all for others to understand. They are seemingly easy-going and carefree, but when it comes to their values, they can become suddenly uncompromising. They're friendly to a fault, but they frequently find others hard to be around.
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Are INFPs short tempered?

INFPs actually do have somewhat short-tempers, but this is only when they believe someone has done something truly unjust.
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Which MBTI is the scariest when angry?

According to the MBTI® Manual, ISFPs were the type most likely to get upset or angry and show it, as well as the type most likely to get upset or angry and not show it. When I asked ISFPs about this many of them said that they would simply cut off a person who repeatedly made them angry.
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What happens if you hurt an INFP?

If someone close to the INFP hurts them, they will likely retreat inward for a while. The INFP might even avoid people for a few days, especially the person who has harmed them. They will likely run through what happened in their minds and might even consider if they are to blame.
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