How Can an INFJ Tell a Friend That They Like Them?

If you’re an INFJ who needs some advice on how to tell a friend how you feel about them, these tips may help.

The Most Challenging Aspects of Loving as an INFJ

We INFJs should keep the following five things in mind when determining where to place our heart.

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Tales of Unrequited INFJ Love: The Recital

A student goes a long way to show her crush how she feels.

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8 Things INFJs Should Never Do in the Middle of an Unrequited Crush

If you’re an INFJ whose love for someone is unrequited, you may be tempted to make some desperate moves. Here’s a list of eight unhealthy behaviors you should definitely avoid.

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Can Authenticity Help INFJs Find True Love?

If you’re an INFJ who has struggled to find love, you may have had a lot of experience with the unrequited kind. Though there may be many reasons for this, a big one might be inauthenticity.

What Responses Can an INFJ Expect after a Confession of Love?

Tired of settling for unconfessed love, you’ve found the courage to tell your crush how you feel. Now what will they say or do in response? And how should you react to these responses? Here’s my take.

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Tales of Unrequited INFJ Love: Poetry Unit

A high school sophomore writes a Valentine’s Day poem for a boy in her English class.

Should an INFJ Tell Their Crush How They Feel?

I believe it’s a good idea to tell the person you love that you love them. But experience has taught me that INFJs have to be selective about when to make this kind of confession.

How Can an INFJ Move On from Unrequited Love?

Because INFJs aren’t known for letting go of things easily, letting something like this go can be especially hard for them.

Tales of Unrequited INFJ Love: Guitar Class Part 2

A high school student finds a way to help her crush’s band with their sound.

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Tales of Unrequited INFJ Love: Guitar Class Part 1

A high school student finds a way to help her crush’s band with their sound.

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A New Series: Tales of Unrequited INFJ Love

This year, I’ve decided to start a new chapter in the life of Questions and Tisane.

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Why Do INFJs Push Themselves So Hard?

INFJs are known to be perfectionists. As an INFJ, I know what it feels like when perfectionism gets the best of you.

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What Does Unrequited Love Feel Like for an INFJ?

I have a lot of experience with unrequited love. But as an INFJ, even when my love isn’t reciprocated, I love intensely.

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What Keeps INFJs From Speaking?

In a world full of unexpressed desires, unconfessed love, and unspoken thoughts, people are still struggling to say what they want to say when they want to say it. INFJs in particular may be susceptible to this.

Why Is Letting Go So Hard for INFJs?

Everyone has things it’s hard for them to let go of. For INFJs in particular, though, letting go can be even more difficult. But why? Why is it so hard?

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How Do You Know It's Time To Go on a Journey of Self-Discovery?

Sometimes life forces us into molds. For a while, these molds can feel right and even natural. But at some point, you may come to a place where something doesn’t feel right.

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How Do You Know It's Time To Go on a Journey of Rediscovery?

Anytime you find yourself taking a trip down memory lane, that’s a kind of journey of rediscovery. If you find yourself doing that often, that’s usually a sign that it’s time to go on a deliberate journey of rediscovery.