Why Are INFJs So Rare?
An exploration of the rare INFJ personality type, including their high sensitivity, powerful insight, great patience, and romantic heroism.
Why Are INFJs So Rare?
In the realm of personality types, the INFJ stands out as a unique and rare specimen. The quote, 'There is only one heroism in the world: to see the world as it is and to love it,' seems to resonate deeply with this particular personality type.
Understanding MBTI MBTI, or the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator, along with Jungian cognitive functions, is a tool to help us understand ourselves better. It categorizes people into sixteen different personality types. However, this doesn't mean there are only sixteen kinds of people in the world. We are all unique individuals who cannot be replaced.
The Rarity of INFJ INFJ is the rarest personality type in the world and also in China. According to incomplete statistics, INFJs in China account for less than 2% of all MBTI types, and among them, male INFJs are even more scarce.
High Sensitivity of INFJ INFJs are highly sensitive people. Sometimes, a casual word or a subtle action from others can cause them to ruminate and internally conflict for an entire day. Watching a touching movie, the strong sense of empathy of INFJs always makes them shed tears.
Powerful Insight of INFJ INFJs are often good at observing from behind the scenes and then expressing their opinions. They usually see the essence of problems and their evaluations are always on point.
Great Patience of INFJ Despite their high sensitivity, their personality gives them good emotional intelligence. Although they may not like socializing, they are good at it. They don't like conflicts and on the surface, they seem easy-going. They often forgive others' small flaws and even when they are truly hurt, they choose to save face for others and endure it silently.
Romantic Heroism of INFJ Because they have been through hardships, they want to hold an umbrella for others. Because they have walked through those lonely nights alone, they are so attached to the light. They are so innocent and full of eternal heroism.