Like I said, INFPs have a lot of love to give. There are people who take advantage of the INFP’s kindness. It’s hard to find people who are emotionally open, available, and willing to dive deep, hence, one big reason INFPs struggle to connect. However, if INFPs can’t escape the shallow plane quickly, they will lose interest in the relationship (even though they may continue being friendly to that person - we hate being rude). That’s not to say that every conversation has to be mind-blowing or deeply existential. Like what you’re reading? Subscribe to our INFP-only newsletter here. Polite chit-chat can be like walking behind a crowd of slow-moving people you can’t help but hope they’ll pick up the pace! Sure, some small talk is inevitable when meeting new people, but INFPs do not like to stay on that plane for long. If there’s one thing that INFPs do hate (and this is well known), it’s small talk and surface-level subjects. However, they do not usually make deep connections with shallow or gossipy people. INFPs are generally very understanding and empathetic to others, even people they do not understand (no matter how hard they try). It’s hard to find people who are emotionally open, available, and willing to dive deep. 3 Reasons INFPs Struggle to Make Friends 1. Nevertheless, in this article, I want to focus on INFPs and explore the three biggest reasons we introverted-intuitive-feeling-perceivers might struggle to connect. In fact, there’s some evidence that making friends can be hard for everyone, especially as we get older. Of course, INFPs aren’t the only Myers-Briggs personality type that can struggle to connect with others. But that’s different from making soul friends or “bosom friends” (as INFP Anne Shirley of Anne of Green Gables calls her deep connections). Even if the receiver is hesitant, the INFP will trickle in what love they can, however much it may be.
They will love everybody with their whole being - if the receiver will let them. “INFPs struggle to make friends? I thought they loved everybody!”Ībsolutely. This can lead to INFPs feeling isolated, which, in turn, can lead to depression, anxiety, and wondering if they are good enough for anyone. Trust me, as an INFP myself, I’ve been there. Is that how INFPs really are? Sad, depressed, always worrying about the future, yet positive and reassuring to their friends? Definitely not.īut if there’s one thing that’s true about the INFP “stereotype,” it’s this: this introverted personality type can struggle to connect with others and form the close relationships they desire. Basically, the princess (or prince) who needs saving while bandaging the knight’s wound. If you’re into the MBTI, then you’re most likely acquainted with the stereotype of the INFP personality: shy at first, then bubbly once they get to know you, but also sad about how messy the world is.
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