Can INFPs be manipulative?

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 INFP highly intuitive?

INFP's are highly intuitive about people. They rely heavily on their intuitions to guide them, and use their discoveries to constantly search for value in life. They are on a continuous mission to find the truth and meaning underlying things.
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Are INFP traumatized?

For INFPs any kind of trauma but especially emotional trauma, can be particularly challenging to cope with. They feel things on such a deep level to begin with, and can struggle to really understand and process the trauma from their past.
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Are INFP toxic?

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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How INFPs are perceived?

INFPs are usually seen as private yet kind individuals. Because they value depth and authenticity to such a great degree they are usually selective about who they spend their time with. They often seem mysterious to others because a lot of their vivid, inner world is very private.
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Are INFPs Naive or Manipulative?



Are INFP cold hearted?

INFPs have a particular energy to them, and things left unsaid will show in their demeanor. Yet because INFPs are mediators, we have a hard time being confrontational. We value harmonious relationships more than our own feelings, so if we are hurt, instead of bringing it up, we may shut down.
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How do INFPs speak?

INFPs can be emotional in their communication with other people, although they always treat everyone with respect. INFPs are able to speak with people of various personality types in their “language”, and on a variety of topics. However, at times INFPs can come across as distant and reserved.
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What is the dark side of INFP?

The INFP finds themselves not wanting to rely on those natural behaviors and functions, because something isn't going right in their lives. Having this time in their shadow can certainly seem toxic and even a bit chaotic, but that doesn't mean it isn't necessary for a short time.
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Are INFPs narcissistic?

INFPs may tend to attract narcissists, because on the outside, INFPs may appear gentle, unobtrusive, and therefore an 'easy target' to be taken advantage of.
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Can INFPs be controlling?

They lead with a judging function known as Introverted Feeling (Fi), and their Fi is directed inwardly toward the self. As Dr. A.J. Drenth puts it, INFPs are control freaks — of themselves.
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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 are INFPs like as kids?

INFPs are extremely imaginative and idealistic. As children, they often make up fantasy stories in their heads and enjoy daydreaming about the future and all its possibilities. While other children might want constant stimulation, young INFPs can be entertained with their lush, visionary ideas.
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Are INFPs good mediators?

During arguments, they might seem overly emotional or even irrational. However, they can also be good mediators by helping the people involved in a conflict identify and express their feelings. Because they are so reserved and private, it can be difficult for other people to get to know INFPs.
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How can you tell if a woman is INFP?

She has many more defining traits, but the most prominent ones are how you will be able to recognize that you are in a conversation with or understand that you are an INFP woman.
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An INFP woman is:
  1. Compassionate.
  2. Curious.
  3. Empathetic.
  4. Idealistic.
  5. Individualistic.
  6. Open-minded.
  7. Reserved.
  8. Sensitive.
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What personality type has no empathy?

Individuals with Narcissistic Personality Disorder exhibit a grandiose sense of self-importance, need for excessive admiration, and lack of empathy.
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Which MBTI is most narcissistic?

INTJs and INTPs as narcissists would take their rational side way too far. They would be the epitome of what we call the “cerebral narcissist,” using twisted logic to rationalize any mess or situation they've created. They would be prone to dehumanizing others all in the name of reason.
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Which personality type is narcissistic?

Narcissistic personality disorder — one of several types of personality disorders — is a mental condition in which people have an inflated sense of their own importance, a deep need for excessive attention and admiration, troubled relationships, and a lack of empathy for others.
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Does your MBTI change?

According to Myers-Briggs theory, your personality type is inborn, and it doesn't change. However, the way you exhibit your type WILL change (and should) as you go through life.
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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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Are INFP submissive?

INFPs can actually be rather strong-willed when it comes to their inner morals and beliefs, and will definitely not be submissive. ENFPs really aren't submissive people, and would much rather stand their ground with things. They can actually be a bit stubborn when it comes to their beliefs and their desires in life.
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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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Can INFP read minds?

Short answer: no. Longer answer: INFP, despite their intuitiveness, don't read people well.
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Can INFP detect lies?

INFP – Your Ability to Be a Human Lie-Detector

This process gives you a keen awareness of the emotional safety of others and their levels of sincerity.
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How rare is INFP female?

4% of the general population. 5% of women.
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