What Can You Say Instead of Ghosting a Friend?

If the reason you feel like disappearing is because you’re overwhelmed with a situation you’re dealing with, you will definitely want to tell your friend that instead of just stopping all communication.

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What Should You Do When You Miss the Person Who Ghosted You?

This may be considered “ghosting” by some definitions, but it could just be that they’re dealing with something and aren’t in a position to respond.

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5 Keys to Writing a Memorable Confession Letter to Your Crush

Try to include details like these so your crush will know this letter was written just for them.

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The Power of Writing a Letter to an INFJ

There are times when you might actually want to reach out to an INFJ in writing over other forms of communication, like in-person talks, phone calls, or social media.

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If You’re an ENTJ With a Crush on an INFJ or INFP, Keep These 5 Things in Mind

Constructive criticism can help all of us grow. But for ENTJs who can often give blunt criticism, it’s not likely to be well-received by an INFJ or INFP even if it is honest or constructive.

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Confessions of an INFJ in Love

I know enough of INFJ love to make the following five confessions.

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7 Tips for Building a New Relationship With an INFJ Who Left

Allowing your INFJ the space they need to understand how they feel about you will make it easier for them to feel comfortable with you again.

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5 Things INFJs and INFPs Should Keep in Mind Before Making a Love Confession

If you pay too much attention to these racing thoughts, they might convince you not to confess to someone who is actually worthy of your love and affection.

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What Should You Do When Someone Acts Normal After You Confess Your Feelings to Them?

I know what you really want to do is to ask them about the confession and their lack of a response to it. And I think you should do that, but not right away. First, give this person time to process your confession.

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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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Why INTJs Might Want to Consider Taking a Chance on Love

While it might not be possible for INTJs to become well-versed in the language of feelings overnight, having a long-term partner could help them become more comfortable with their feelings over time.

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How Can an INTP Confess Their Love to Someone?

The thing about love is, even though it’s best expressed in actions, words are helpful to avoid vagueness.

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6 INFJ First Date Tips

To encourage the likelihood of future dates, make sure your first date allows your INFJ the opportunity to get to know you on a deep level.

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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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5 Common INFJ Misunderstandings

INFJs long to share their thoughts with others. They just tend to find that many people aren’t willing to go deep, or else they don’t really care what the INFJ has to say.

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How to Make an INFJ Happy During the Holidays

As you enjoy your holiday treats and traditions together, you might want to take a moment to consider how your INFJ would prefer to spend their holidays.