INFJs are often misunderstood because they don't fit into society's mold of who people think
they should be. INFJs have an innate sense of understanding and care for others that often makes
them appear 'weak' to those who don't understand them. This, combined with their introverted
nature, can make INFJs feel like outsiders in a world that is full of noise and chaos.
As a result, many INFJs find themselves hating humanity – or at least the parts
of it that seem so intent on causing pain and destruction. However,
this hatred isn't really aimed at humanity as a whole;
it's more of an expression of the longing for something better that all INFJs feel inside.
So let’s explore 9 Reasons INFJs have a LOVE/ HATE relationship with humanity
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They’re passionate about making the world a better place
INFJs often feel like they don't quite fit in with the world around them. They are deeply
introspective and long for connection, but their desire for connection can sometimes
make them frustrated with human beings who seem intent on fulfilling their own self interests.
INFJs see the potential in every person, but they also see the darkness that lurks
beneath the surface. They want to help others reach their potential,
but they often feel like they are the only ones who care.
As a result, INFJs can sometimes feel like they are carrying the weight of the world on
their shoulders. This can lead them to feelings of frustration with humanity,
as they feel like their the only ones who care about making it a better place.
However, INFJs must remember that there are others
who care about the same things that they do. They just have to find them.
They see the potential for greatness, but also the potential for destruction
INFJs often have a strong sense of daring idealism, believing that humans have the potential
to become infinite in their greatness. They can be deeply moved by stories of world-changing events,
such as the first moon landing, that remind them of what humanity is capable of achieving.
Yet INFJs can also feel a profound sorrow when they
recognize the destructive power that we humans hold in our careless hands.
INFJs are capable of seeing humankind’s worst flaws,
and understand how easily monumental dreams can crumble with rampant inequality, injustice,
and corruption. It is through this awareness that INFJs sometimes find themselves struggling between
admiration and revulsion for humanity, unable to fully love the world or hate it completely.
They feel like they’re constantly fighting an uphill battle
INFJ's often feel like they are fighting an uphill battle, feeling a disconnection between
their inner truth and what the world outside of them expects. This can be exasperated when INFJ's
feel overlooked, misunderstood or unaccepted because of their differences to the norm.
Over time this can lead them to become increasingly frustrated with humanity
in general and begin to believe that nothing they do will make a difference.
Feeling less than appreciated for all the energy and effort they pour into
making positive changes for those around them, it is only natural for INFJ's to
become disillusioned with others’ lack of understanding or unwillingness to change.
The INFJ's longing for acceptance from others can make them wish
they were like everyone else just so their struggles could be alleviated.
Their intuition can cause them to see things other can’t
INFJs have a highly accurate level of intuition, allowing them to look into people and situations
on a deeper level beyond what others may detect. This prompts them to delve further
into the complexities of the world around them, something they are often eager to
explore. But this exploration can lead INFJs to realize some painful truths about humanity.
INFJs have an innate sense of right and wrong, so it is not uncommon for
them to feel disdain toward hypocrisies and injustices they notice in the world.
And it’s this intensity of emotion that can cause them to hate humanity from time to time,
as they are overwhelmed with this seemingly unsolvable problem.
INFJs want nothing more than to make things better, but sometimes the weight of their
intuitive insight can make it harder for them to process or reconcile internally.
They have a strong sense of justice in an unjust world
INFJs have a strong sense of justice and idealism, causing them to feel disappointed
in themselves when they are unable to live up to the standards they have set for themselves.
This same disappointment is felt when they see those around them failing to
exercise their moral responsibility or adhere to the laws of society.
INFJs may develop a resentment towards people in general as a result, feeling like humanity has let
them down - their innate altruism and need-to-help combined with this absence of justice can leave
them exhausted, and longing for balance and fairness that is not always present in the world.
They are deeply compassionate people in a compassion-less world
INFJs have an intense ability to empathize and feel the emotions of others, and this can
become a source of suffering for them. They can often feel overwhelmed by other people's need,
leading to a sense of hopelessness about the state of humanity. INFJs crave real connections with
others and yet can struggle with being submerged in a world of artificiality and insincerity.
Their deep compassion may lead them to hate humanity as they struggle to
cope with the pain that comes from trying to both understand and care for others.
INFJs tend to internalize their frustrations,
unable or unwilling to put into words their inner despair - an overwhelming feeling that
despite their best efforts, nothing will ever get better. INFJs have a profound
love of humanity but it is accompanied by an equally powerful hatred for its flaws.
Their sensitivity to the world makes them more hyperaware of its cruelty
INFJs have a heightened sensitivity to the world around them that often leads to deep
feelings of empathy and understanding for those around them. However, this sensitivity can also
be overwhelming, causing INFJs to withdraw from society and even loathe it sometimes.
They may feel overloaded by the amount of suffering in the world or hurt by the
cruelty of people's actions and words. They may hit an emotional wall, where everything
seems unbearably painful, and feel like nothing matters or there is no hope for a better future.
However INFJ's sensitivity can also be incredibly powerful, even if its painful
at times. Like the canary in the coalmine, they are able to sense the terrible things
in our society before anyone else, and they can therefore be great catalysts for change.
They can feel despair about mankinds purpose
INFJ personalities have minds that are constantly searching for meaning and
purpose in the world around them. However, mankind's focus on self-centeredness often
causes them to feel disconnected and jaded towards humanity as a whole.
They tend to be highly humanitarian and moral, so when they witness people being
selfish or indulgent it can often provoke feelings of despair and disappointment.
They attempt to understand themselves but the world around them can make it difficult,
as they often feel like they’re surrounded by overwhelming superficiality. This can
make it harder for them to hold on to the hope of a better tomorrow. And so
they may begin to start hating humanity more than they love it.
They’ve experienced hurt and want to protect themselves
INFJs typically possess a deep, complex desire to protect and defend the self from future heartache.
They may come to view humanity with cautiousness and distrust, channeling any of their convictions
that directed towards others as a way of preserving both physical and emotional well-being.
INFJs hate seeing hurt and want to be able to prevent it within themselves
and those they love, so their hatred for humanity often boils
down to an innermost attempt to protect their own delicate souls.
INFJs can think back and remember a time when painclouded their spirit,
memories that all INFJs wish were not part of them; this serves as protection for them
when rejecting others' wrongdoings, before any potential disappointment could surface again.
Ultimately INFJs want to make the world a better place. They hate seeing all of the injustice and
cruelty in the world, but they are nevertheless driven to make things right. Their ultimate
deep love for humanity is what spurs them on to fight for change even when it seems impossible.
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