u/FollowingUsual4961

Am I INFJ or ENFJ? Trying to figure out the I/E piece

Hi everyone, this is my first post and would love to get your guys' insights.

21F, I think I was INFJ senior year of high school, then ENFJ during my first 3 years of college and now I'm back to thinking INFJ.

Here's what confuses me on the I/E front:

The last two summers I moved to a new city for internships, and both times I made friends easily, social battery wasn't drained, and I was happy. Same thing happens in any new setting once I'm comfortable with people, I make friends fast and initiate hangouts. But day to day, especially at college, I don't have a big friend group and tend to keep to myself, even though I wish I had more people around and a fun busy schedule.

A few other things about me:

  • People describe me as outgoing and easy to talk to, and usually assume I'm extroverted
  • People are often surprised by how logical I am
  • I usually avoid confrontation, which I trace back to some childhood stuff
  • I have a few deep, close friendships rather than a wide circle/big friend group
  • I've heard INFJs are private, but I actually share a lot of my thoughts with my friends and update them a lot. The only thing I hold back is the really deep stuff, not because I'm private by nature but because I don't want to feel like I'm burdening them with my negativity
  • When I'm confused by my emotions, I like to dissect why I'm feeling that way, what in my childhood might have caused it, and what I can do to alleviate it
  • I go off vibes on first read of people and I'm usually right
  • I get along really well with ENFJs! I'm not sure if it's because ENFJ x ENFJ compatibility is really high or INFJ x ENFJ compatibility is high as well. I haven't been lucky enough to meet many infjs in my life (only 2) but I get along with them really well too.

What questions should I be asking myself to sort out INFJ vs ENFJ? Curious what patterns you all look for. If there's anything that you'd like more context on, please feel free to ask questions and share any feedback!

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u/FollowingUsual4961 — 4 days ago
▲ 3 r/enfj

Am I INFJ or ENFJ? Trying to figure out the I/E piece

Hi everyone, this is my first post and would love to get your guys' insights.

21F, I think I was INFJ senior year of high school, then ENFJ during my first 3 years of college and now I'm back to thinking INFJ.

Here's what confuses me on the I/E front:

The last two summers I moved to a new city for internships, and both times I made friends easily, social battery wasn't drained, and I was happy. Same thing happens in any new setting once I'm comfortable with people, I make friends fast and initiate hangouts. But day to day, especially at college, I don't have a big friend group and tend to keep to myself, even though I wish I had more people around and a fun busy schedule.

A few other things about me:

  • People describe me as outgoing and easy to talk to, and usually assume I'm extroverted
  • People are often surprised by how logical I am
  • I usually avoid confrontation, which I trace back to some childhood stuff
  • I have a few deep, close friendships rather than a wide circle/big friend group
  • I've heard INFJs are private, but I actually share a lot of my thoughts with my friends and update them a lot. The only thing I hold back is the really deep stuff, not because I'm private by nature but because I don't want to feel like I'm burdening them with my negativity
  • When I'm confused by my emotions, I like to dissect why I'm feeling that way, what in my childhood might have caused it, and what I can do to alleviate it
  • I go off vibes on first read of people and I'm usually right
  • I get along really well with ENFJs! I'm not sure if it's because ENFJ x ENFJ compatibility is really high or INFJ x ENFJ compatibility is high as well.

What questions should I be asking myself to sort out INFJ vs ENFJ? Curious what patterns you all look for. If there's anything that you'd like more context on, please feel free to ask questions and share any feedback!

Thank you :)

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u/FollowingUsual4961 — 4 days ago
▲ 6 r/infj

Am I INFJ or ENFJ? Trying to figure out the I/E piece

Hi everyone, this is my first post and would love to get your guys' insights.

21F, I think I was INFJ senior year of high school, then ENFJ during my first 3 years of college and now I'm back to thinking INFJ.

Here's what confuses me on the I/E front:

The last two summers I moved to a new city for internships, and both times I made friends easily, social battery wasn't drained, and I was happy. Same thing happens in any new setting once I'm comfortable with people, I make friends fast and initiate hangouts. But day to day, especially at college, I don't have a big friend group and tend to keep to myself, even though I wish I had more people around and a fun busy schedule.

A few other things about me:

  • People describe me as outgoing and easy to talk to, and usually assume I'm extroverted
  • People are often surprised by how logical I am
  • I usually avoid confrontation, which I trace back to some childhood stuff
  • I have a few deep, close friendships rather than a wide circle/big friend group
  • I've heard INFJs are private, but I actually share a lot of my thoughts with my friends and update them a lot. The only thing I hold back is the really deep stuff, not because I'm private by nature but because I don't want to feel like I'm burdening them with my negativity
  • When I'm confused by my emotions, I like to dissect why I'm feeling that way, what in my childhood might have caused it, and what I can do to alleviate it
  • I go off vibes on first read of people and I'm usually right

What questions should I be asking myself to sort out INFJ vs ENFJ? Curious what patterns you all look for. If there's anything that you'd like more context on, please feel free to ask questions and share any feedback!

Thank you :)

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u/FollowingUsual4961 — 4 days ago