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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Can INFPs be evil?

The Destructive INFP

Destructive INFPs are self-absorbed, self-righteous, and waver between being passive and extremely judgmental. They enjoy living in their fantasies but care little for the practical realities of daily 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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Can INFPs be 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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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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The INFP Darkside



What does an unhealthy INFP look like?

Unhealthy intuition can make the INFP seem unrealistic, impractical, eccentric, or ungrounded. They will feel pulled towards an idealistic future, yet they will feel unable to actually do anything to make their goals a reality.
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Are INFPs just 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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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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Do INFPs get annoyed 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 an angry INFP like?

INFPs experience their emotions on a deep and rather powerful level, which makes them all somewhat intense. While INFPs want to avoid giving into anger, that doesn't make them impervious to this emotion. Being someone who feels everything so deeply, makes it impossible for them to avoid some moments of rage or anger.
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Which personality type is the angriest?

Ever enigmatic, ISFPs registered as the type most likely to get angry and show it, as well as one of the types most likely to get angry and not show it. According to the MBTI® Manual, ISFPs ranked highest of all the types in suppressing anger, and second-highest of the types most likely to show it.
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What is the most evil MBTI type?

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 personality type is psychopath?

Psychopathy is a serious personality disorder characterized by antisocial behavior, untruthfulness, irresponsibility, and lack of remorse or empathy.
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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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Do INFPs hold grudges?

INFPs can hold grudges though, especially if someone has truly wronged them or their loved ones. They will likely cut that person out of their life completely though, and try to find a way to move on from them.
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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 are INFP afraid of?

Many INFPs mentioned fearing the current or potential state of the world. War, genocide, greed, environmental collapse; all these things were brought up numerous times. INFPs see the world as having a vast potential for goodness, beauty, and ingenuity.
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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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What you should avoid doing to INFP?

Things the INFP Personality Hates
  • Cruelty, inequality, and injustice. ...
  • A lack of meaning and inspiration. ...
  • Conflict in their close relationships. ...
  • Criticism and harsh words. ...
  • Going against their convictions. ...
  • Rigid environments and expectations. ...
  • Not getting enough alone time. ...
  • When someone dismisses their thoughts and feelings.
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How do INFPs act when stressed?

An INFP will typically become stressed in the situations shown in this MBTI type head illustration. In these circumstances you will tend to become cynical, depressed, aggressive and prone to acute self-doubt.
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Why do INFPs cry?

Although the INFP is often viewed as sensitive, they are not likely to cry often. Their emotions are something that is very personal and inward, which often means the INFP doesn't feel a need to express them outwardly. They can often be sad and contemplate these feelings, without actually shedding a tear.
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What happens when you ignore an INFP?

INFPs certainly do not like being ignored by someone they love and care for. They enjoy having plenty of time to themselves, and completely understand when someone else requires alone time. INFPs do not expect someone to pay attention to them 24-7, but they are not foolish enough to miss when they are being ignored.
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Are INFP 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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Are INFPs sad people?

They're drawn to sadness because they realize that even though they feel miserable in the moment, it's going to change their life somehow. INFPs enjoy supporting others through times of sadness because they are no strangers to loneliness themselves.
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Are INFPs 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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