Posts tagged effort
7 Potential Mistakes People Can Make in Relationships With INFJs
7 Potential Mistakes People Can Make in Relationships With INFJs

If they sense that someone isn’t taking the time to get to know them on a deeper level, they probably won’t spend much time developing that relationship.

Read More
INFJ, RelationshipsAshley Cantavepotential, mistakes, relationships, INFJ, avoid, meet, needs, neglect, take advantage, generosity, people-pleasers, healthy, relationship, deep, deep conversations, depth, open, vulnerable, clear, communication, openness, vulnerability, trust, aggressive, sensitive, HSPs, comfortable, slow, process, making decisions, mindful, behavior, voice, decisions, consult, dominant, role, authentic, rare, personality, type, conform, convention, express, understand, misunderstood, connections, successful, time, effortComment
How Can Introverts Develop Deeper Friendships?
How Can Introverts Develop Deeper Friendships?

If you find that your friendship isn’t going as deep as you would like, it might be up to you to try to go deeper.

Read More
Introvert, Relationships, FriendshipAshley Cantaveintroverts, develop, deeper, friendships, quality, superficial, challenge, introverted adult, deepen, write, expressing, writing, say, pressure, think through, express, deep, discuss, in person, comfortable, thoughts, share, extrovert, communicate, way, in-depth, letters, meaning, relationships, willing, vulnerable, depth, willingness, weaknesses, open, strength, courage, healthy boundaries, trust, emotions, go deep, meaningful, friends, understand, personality types, INFJ, INFP, deep subjects, conversation, intuitive, thinking, listen, deep interests, friendship, bond, ask, possible, coffee, correspond, social circle, initiative, adults, time, effortComment
4 Well-Meaning Tips That Haven’t Helped Me Make Friends as an Introvert—And What Has Worked
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.

Read More
Introvert, Relationships, FriendshipAshley Cantavetips, make friends, introvert, advice, introverts, adult, joining clubs, club, joined, connected, members, passionate, friends, find, topic, experience, bonding, shared interests, friend, friendship, go deep, accept, relationships, conversations, superficial, level, deep friendships, connection, events, partners, attendees, courage, small talk, acquaintance, alone time, effort, comfort, go out, coffee shop, earbuds, store, approach, writing, connect, emails, schedule, email, letter, coordinate, face-to-face, conversation, keeping in touch, making an effort, first, send, message, ask, first move, strategies, introverted adultComment
How Can You Encourage an INFJ to Speak Up When Something Is Bothering Them?
How Can You Encourage an INFJ to Speak Up When Something Is Bothering Them?

Simply telling your INFJ from time to time that it’s ok if they share their feelings with you will do wonders for your relationship.

Read More
INFJ, RelationshipsAshley Cantaveencourage, INFJ, speak up, bothering, peacekeepers, avoid, conflict, promote, harmony, comfortable, feelings, safe, share, relationship, good communication, healthy, relationships, honest, feel, defensive, words, reluctant, commitment, open, listen, actively, speak, active listening, effort, listen mindfully, without judgment, mind, wander, in the moment, nonverbal cues, tone, voice, judgment, comments, paying attention, concerns, potential, problems, bother, future, behavior, leave, needs, alone time, downtime, creativity, deep conversation, unique, care, meet, open communication, practice, patience, conversation, hear them out, trusting, respectful, fully presentComment
How Should an INFP Respond to a Love Confession?
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.

Read More
INFP, Relationships, Love ConfessionsAshley CantaveINFP, respond, love confession, personality types, INFJ, personality type, advice, love, honest, hopeless romantics, idea, excited, real, relationship, excitement, romantic feelings, compatible, pause, feelings, process, empathy, empathetic, emotions, hurt, pain, reciprocal, how you feel, merciful, truth, distance, realities, romance, fantasizing, ideal, fantasies, wonderful, real-life, beauty, passion, work, time, patience, effort, enjoy, date, emotionally, ready, commit, comfortable, dating, romantic relationship, discuss, like, uncomfortable, feel, discomfort, rejecting, rejection, painful, move on, kind, letter, responding, gifted writers, confess, heart, gift, written word, writing, message, method, I like you, I love you, joys, true loveComment
How Do You Apologize to an INFJ?
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.

Read More
INFJ, RelationshipsAshley Cantaveapologize, INFJ, say sorry, wrong, forgiveness, commit, offense, I'm sorry, reliability, apology, behavior, words, hurt, feelings, understand, offended, sincere, promise, intention, do better, improve, inauthentic, insincere, trust, relationship, INFJ door slam, thorough, needs, resentment, authenticity, repeat, empty promises, intend, effort, patient, clear the air, genuine, remorse, change, forgive, heart, colder, distance, trustworthy, guidance, adviceComment