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Real INFJs are rare. As an INFJ I can vouch for that one. You can tell if people are extremely similar to you. I have not met many. Case closed. Though I am not ready to say how rare, since I honestly do not know. We may be the rarest-we may be the third rarest, who knows. The truth is that it would take a whole lot to find the answer to that question.
So why do so many people result in the INFJ type when they take the test???
I’ll give two main reasons:
1. INFJ is literally the middle ground of all four letters.
INFJs are:
Of the top two most extraverted Introverts.
Possibly the most practical and down to earth of the Intuitives (depends on the individual).
Definitely the most logical of the Feelers.
And last but not least, an extremely free-spirited, sometimes indecisive, very spontaneous Judger type.
This confuses the biscuits out of the majority of MBTI tests that are out there. Why? I’ll give you the reason behind the reason: most MBTI tests on the internet make conclusions based on very general questions. Ehem. Does that sound like a very accurate way to conclude one’s personality type? Ya, no.
To accurately conclude one’s personality type you must ask questions based on the eight functions behind the letters. Only then will you get a correct answer. Moral of the story-if you want to find out your personality type, you’re gonna have to do a bit of psychology research. Don’t worry, it may be time consuming, but it is oh-so-fun. :))
2. People want to be INFJs
There is a huge interest in this type that overreaches that of other types. There is so much romanticizing over INFJs that the MBTI world has almost deemed this type the “perfect one”. It is very unfair.
Yes, the way the INFJ functions is very complex and not very easy to understand, but that does NOT mean that we are a more interesting type than others.
People read the over glorified descriptions of the INFJs and instantly want to be that mystical figure. The truth is that we aren’t as amazing as y’all paint us to be. We are fellow people with flaws and struggles. Just like everyone else. Yes, we function differently than other types. But ENFJs function differently than ISFPs. That does not make them better.
And for anyone out there who is stuck in the INFJs-are-the-best-type rut, let me just rant on some types that I have found are not as well loved as they should be.
The ESTJ:
Strong willed, principled, fiery and calm at the same time. Without them the world would be a huge smoking crater. They hold us up, they care and they love. They are a strong rock to depend on. Everyday life superheroes with an amazing ability to step into a situation and bring order where there was chaos. LETS GIVE IT UP FOR OUR BELOVED ESTJS!!!!! PRAISE GOD HALLELUJAH WE’D BE DUST IN THE GROUD WITHOUT YA’LL
The ISTP:
Quick thinkers, rational and clear minded. They see a problem, and they fix it fast. They are braves, quietly doing what it takes to finish the mission. Creative in a way that we don’t acknowledge, they engineer behind the scenes to make the wheels of the world turn. TAKE A BOW, YOU LOVELY ROGUES!!!! QUEUE THE ROCK AND ROLL MUSIC <3 <3 <3
The ESFP:
They have vision and style and help us prosper. They bring joy wherever they are, and turn the bleakest us days into sunshiney ones. They have a remarkable way of bringing people together as friends. What would the world be like without the hearts and innovations of the ESFP??? We don’t wanna know. BRAVO ANGELS OF JOY, OUR LIGHTS IN THE DARKNESS, THE FOUNTAINS OF LAUGHTER AND LOVE!!!
The ENTJ:
Creative. Strategic. Courageous. Undaunted. Protective. The ENTJ is the faithful leader who guides the way through the storm. They shed a brilliant light into situations to make things work the best they can. Wise and brave at the same time. The charming strength of this type is unmatched. THUNDEROUS APPLAUSE AND STOMPING OF FEET IN REJOICING AT THE EXISTANCE OF THE ENTJ!!!!
Well I should stop ranting now. I hope I have caused some much deserved appreciation of these types and quieted the obsessions of my own. ;))))