[fangela9]

Coming from an ENFP

Honestly I wish I could just be friends with you all. It pains me to see you guys have such low self esteem though...
whats going on in your heads?

[Malikarcanum]

And we all want to be friends with you. It's what makes us happiest.

Too much goes on in our heads to ever simplify down into a concise answer to the question. Hell, half the time the thought's already gone by the time I try to identify what it was about.

[cosmia]

Well, all types can have low self-esteem. It isn't an INFP thing. Don't feel bad for us based on a generalization.

[Lesley Drakken]

I want you to know that at least for me just hearing someone say INFPs are great people is a self esteem boost. Thank you. =3

I have this thing about fearing arrogance...it's hard for me to be proud at all without feeling like I'm getting a big head and other people will look down on me for it. So I put myself down because in a sense I believe it makes me a better person. Which is not necessarily true, but I know that's what's in my subconscious.

[Panoramiq]

Hell, half the time the thought's already gone by the time I try to identify what it was about.

Only half the time? man you're living the high life..

[Malikarcanum]

I want you to know that at least for me just hearing someone say INFPs are great people is a self esteem boost. Thank you. =3

I have this thing about fearing arrogance...it's hard for me to be proud at all without feeling like I'm getting a big head and other people will look down on me for it. So I put myself down because in a sense I believe it makes me a better person. Which is not necessarily true, but I know that's what's in my subconscious.

I do this all the time. Makes it hard for me to acknowledge what I'm good at.

[IcarusDreams]

Low self-esteem? We are pretty special and awesome (as are you, BTW!) We just don't like bragging about how good we feel about ourselves. :)

The above wasn't sarcastic in any way or shape. I don't believe INFPs must have low self-esteem, we just have perfectionist tendencies (which at times may make a few INFPs feel as if they are not "good enough"), and as I said, many of us hate gloating over any achievements, etc. We just know we are good, and that's enough. Many INFPs despise showing off. I am proud of myself, but need not state it all the time. I used to have low self-esteem, but I learned to love and appreciate the beautiful person I am.

Bear in mind that we are all growing and developing, so perhaps that INFP that doesn't love himself/herself today might very well be able to do so tomorrow. :) As he/she should!

[IcarusDreams]

I want you to know that at least for me just hearing someone say INFPs are great people is a self esteem boost. Thank you. =3

I have this thing about fearing arrogance...it's hard for me to be proud at all without feeling like I'm getting a big head and other people will look down on me for it. So I put myself down because in a sense I believe it makes me a better person. Which is not necessarily true, but I know that's what's in my subconscious.

I used to be like you, so yes, it's not true. What you are practicing is not "humility", but self-deprecation. You are special, and you should fall in love with yourself-as crazy "vain" as that may sound. Trust me, you'll be happier realizing this.

I am not arrogant, BTW, but I deserve my own love-as you deserve your own, to the utmost.

[Malikarcanum]

Also, I just wanted to let all you other INFP's know, that I am extremely proud to be considered the same type as you. You're all such beautiful people, it warms my heart to see such caring & feeling in others.


/sappy moment.

[Lesley Drakken]

I used to be like you, so yes, it's not true. What you are practicing is not "humility", but self-deprecation. You are special, and you should fall in love with yourself-as crazy "vain" as that may sound. Trust me, you'll be happier realizing this.

I am not arrogant, BTW, but I deserve my own love-as you deserve your own, to the utmost.

Thanks, that's some good advice. X3 I'll try my best.