INFP — The Dreamer
Lives by an inner compass of values.
Who is The Dreamer
The Dreamer is a person with a rich inner world and a strong sense of what is right. They are highly sensitive to art, people, and insincerity. It matters to them to stay true to themselves, even when that is inconvenient for others.
Gentle on the surface, they can be surprisingly stubborn when their values are at stake. Their strength lies in their sincerity and their ability to see the good even where others gave up hope long ago.
Strengths
- Sincerity and staying true to your values
- Creativity
- Empathy
- Ability to offer support
- Openness to different people
Blind spots
- Procrastinates out of fear of imperfection
- Takes criticism too personally
- Avoids conflict until the very last moment
- Gets lost in dreams instead of taking steps
Career and work
Where INFP shines most:
INFP in Relationships
Loves deeply and romantically. It's important that their partner respects their inner world and doesn't mock their dreams. Learning to say "this doesn't work for me" is a useful skill.
Three actions for INFP this week
- Publish or show someone one of your works without polishing it to perfection.
- Take one small, 20-minute step toward a dream.
- In an argument, state your opinion before you agree.
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INFP Compatibility
Easiest
More work on differences
All pairs: INTJ · INTP · ENTJ · ENTP · INFJ · INFP · ENFJ · ENFP · ISTJ · ISFJ · ESTJ · ESFJ · ISTP · ISFP · ESTP · ESFP
Similar types
Introversion instead of extraversion: INFP recharges in quiet, thinks first, then speaks, while ENFP recharges through people and action, thinks out loud.
Intuition instead of sensing: INFP sees possibilities, meanings, and connections, while ISFP relies on facts, experience and specifics.
Feeling instead of logic: INFP decides through values and impact on people, while INTP decides through principles and arguments.
Flexibility instead of planning: INFP loves freedom of choice and improvisation, while INFJ loves clarity, plans, and closure.
FAQ
What does the INFP type mean?
INFP is introversion, intuition, feeling, flexibility. In our system, this type is called "The Dreamer": lives by an inner compass of values.
Which careers suit INFP?
Writing and editing, Design and Illustration, Psychology, Music, Social projects, Content and blogging.
Who is INFP compatible with?
Easiest: ENFP (92%), INFP (90%), ENTP (86%). The most work is needed around your differences: ISFJ, ESTJ, ISTJ.
How can I tell if I'm INFP?
Take the free 16 Personality Types test — 32 questions, 6 minutes. The result shows your type and percentages for each axis.
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