Do INFJ Long for Praise from Their Lovers?
An in-depth analysis of the inner needs of INFJ types in MBTI, exploring their contradictions and desires for recognition from their partners.
Do INFJ Long for Praise from Their Lovers? (In-depth Analysis of the Inner Needs of INFJ Types)
MBTI, which stands for psychological typology, is a method and theory that describes individual personality differences. Among them, the INFJ category is known for its rationality, introversion, sensibility, and reserve. So, do INFJ people long for praise from their lovers? Before exploring this question, we need to understand the inner needs of the INFJ category.
Inner Contradictions INFJ has a world full of contradictions. They both hope to gain recognition and attention from others, yet they don't like excessive attention and disturbance. Their such contradictory inner world stems from their idealism and harsh demands on themselves. INFJ generally has their own extraordinary ideals and pursuits. They hope to realize these ideals and expect people around them to give recognition and respect. However, for INFJ, excessive attention and evaluation are not what they want, because this will make it impossible for them to reach their own standards and work harder. Moreover, they also don't want to be overly evaluated as a 'perfect person' or a 'sacred personality' in the eyes of the outside world, because this will only make them feel more pressured.
Inner Needs The inner need of INFJ is to seek balance between their idealism and perfectionism. When getting along with their lovers, INFJ usually hopes to be recognized and appreciated. They hope that their partners can understand their ideas and support their choices psychologically and also give support in practice. At the same time, they also need their lovers to give warm comfort and encouragement, so that they can feel valuable and respected. The lover of INFJ should express their recognition of INFJ through affirmation and encouragement. They need to praise INFJ for the good decisions made in life and the attainment of personal value and sense of accomplishment. They also need to pay attention to those inconspicuous little details of INFJ, so that they can feel reliable and trusted, and give feedback and return for the received support.
Role of Spouse INFJ may seem easy to get along with on the surface, but they always have a longing for perfection deep inside. Among INFJ people, once they encounter a little flaw or an opaque shining point, they often lose confidence and feel lost. The spouse can help INFJ grow and find better solutions so that they can live a happier and more stable life. If INFJ feels understood, respected, and supported, they will gradually become open. In fact, emotional communication is an aspect that INFJ needs to pay attention to. When getting along, it is recommended to be more patient and pay attention to the way and method when communicating with INFJ. What INFJ needs to grasp is that only by sharing the life they enjoy with their (other half) can they be more likely to be happy and truly feel a sense of security. INFJ needs a partner who understands, sympathizes with, and is recognized by traditional values. They need to find a sense of security that belongs to them in this world. Therefore, when getting along with INFJ, understanding their inner contradictions and needs, respecting their working styles and personality characteristics, and being considerate and understanding of their emotional changes are more beneficial communication suggestions.