4 Well-Meaning Tips That Haven’t Helped Me Make Friends as an Introvert—And What Has Worked

Many people are fine keeping relationships and conversations on a superficial level. But that’s not something that works for me.

How Should an INFP Respond to a Love Confession?

When someone tells an INFP that they like them, the INFP may have trouble responding honestly because they’re so excited at the prospect of experiencing a real relationship.

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6 Things You Can Do After You Both Confess Your Feelings

When I talk about a happy dance, you don’t have to actually celebrate with a dance if you don’t want to. Just find some way to cherish this momentous occasion.

How to Stop a Crush from Being Your Only Source of Happiness

You probably don’t need to remind yourself of what you love about your crush. But you might find it helpful to remind yourself what you love about you.

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How Do You Apologize to an INFJ?

It’s hard to apologize adequately for something if you’re not even sure what you’re apologizing for.

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How Do You Respond to a Texted Love Confession?

Do not neglect or forget to respond to someone who tells you they like you in a text (or by any other means).

When Should You Ask an Online Crush If They’re Single?

When not using a dating app, a lot of questions about the “right time” to bring things up might arise.

Should You Text an INFJ First?

Sending a first text will convey the message that you like this INFJ and are interested in keeping in touch with them.

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5 Behaviors That Might Unknowingly Repel an INFJ

While some of the following behaviors may be fine for someone an INFJ already knows well and trusts, people who are new in an INFJ’s life might want to avoid them.

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How Can Unrequited Love Help People Find Their Dream Partner?

In this post, we’re going to go deeper into how all your unrequited crushes can help lead you to the one meant for you.

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Why Confessing Feelings Hypothetically Is One of the Best Ways to Confess

This type of confession is best suited for when you either aren’t sure how strongly you feel for the person you like or you’re very unsure how they feel.

Why Would Someone Fail to Respond to a Texted Love Confession?

Some people are so popular that they’re constantly texting many people at once. It’s possible your confession just got lost in the shuffle.

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If You’ve Struggled to Find Love, Try One of These Tips

A much better use of your time would be to focus on your own journey and what you can do to change your situation or your perspective on it.

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How Long Should You Wait to Confess Your Feelings for Someone?

So, when should you confess versus asking your crush out first? I think it comes down to how well you know them.

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What Do You Do When Your Crush Is Your Best Friend?

You do everything with your best friend. And this is the one person you can talk to about anything. Books. Movies. Stresses. Joys. And…crushes?

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8 Possible Reasons the INFJ in Your Life Stopped Texting You

Even with a busy schedule, we INFJs will take the time to respond to texts from those we care about. But we also have a tendency to get caught up in things, like causes we deeply support.

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Should You Stay Friends With Someone You Have Unrequited Love For?

In my experience, the answer to this question depends on three factors. Let’s take a closer look at these factors, shall we?

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5 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Making a Love Confession

Do you like this person as more than a friend, are you in love with them, or do you just enjoy their company and wonder if you could become more than friends?