Due to their open-minded and empathetic nature, it can be hard to believe that the caring INFP
personality type has any pet peeves at all. Well.. newsflash, they’re only human like the
rest of us.. And with being human comes annoyances and irritations of the worlds
around us. So.. what exactly gets on this mediator type’s nerves and why?
Welcome or welcome back PSYCH-Os! Today we’re going to discuss exactly that, the 10 things
all INFPs hate! But before we get into it, have you liked and subscribed to our channel?
Go ahead, we’ll wait for you. Be sure to click the notification bell while
you’re there, so that you never miss a video! Alright, let’s get right into it starting with..
Number 1: Being put on the spot Okay.. let’s be real. There’s not many people
that particularly enjoy being put on the spot.. especially when they’re being challenged on their
opinion or way of thinking. Yet, when it comes to INFPs and a few other introverted personality
types, having the spotlight involuntarily turned on them comes with a whole new level of annoyance.
With such a strong preference to work behind the scenes, they can even become uncomfortable being
complimented or praised on the spot.. Especially in front of a group of people. In addition to
compliments and comments, most INFPs struggle to properly express their ideas when spontaneously
called upon. They require time to think and sort their thoughts in a way that makes sense
for other people, so when they’re forced to share without that given time, it can be
extremely annoying and even embarrassing at times. Number 2: When people refuse to listen or care
Known to be one of the most kind and caring types of the 16 personalities, the INFP is one of the
best listeners there is. Considered the mediator type, this empathetic personality is able to
fully sense when people do not demonstrate similar listening and caring skills. While they don’t have
unnecessarily high expectations for their social interactions, they do expect a communal sense of
communication and understanding, and rightfully so! In fact, it’s not lack of attention that
really gets them. The INFP is especially sensitive to people who refuse to listen or care in a
deliberate or malicious way - and it’s fair to say, they’re not so fond of those types of people.
Whether it’s someone they should be able to trust, or a random stranger, people who dismiss the
INFP’s thoughts and feelings as unimportant hold a special place in their mental book of pet-peeves.
Number 3: Not being taken seriously
Similar to being criticized for who they are, INFPs are also challenged with not being
taken seriously. Because of their seemingly unrealistic and idealistic views on life,
combined with their open-minded and imaginative thought processes, people
may view an INFP as cute and naive rather than taking their views and opinions for the truth.
Realistically, INFPs aren’t as innocent-minded as they seem. Although this introverted type prefers
to look at the bright side of things and the best in the people they meet, they are all too
aware of the way the world actually is to not take non-ideal outcomes into consideration. In fact,
some people with this personality may even be considered more serious-minded than most types..
So, don’t let their passionate nature fool you! Number 4: Being criticised for their personality
INFPs don’t want to be told that they’re ‘too sensitive’ ‘overly idealistic’ or that
they often have their head in the clouds.. And rightfully so! The very core aspects of the INFP
and other similar types are what makes them, them - and therefore,
even intentionally humorous comments and criticism to their functions can cause negative feelings.
Jabs to their involuntary characteristics is like telling them that something is not
only wrong with what they’re doing, but also who they are as people. And it doesn’t take a
genius to understand how deeply that could hurt, especially when having to pretend to brush it off
to avoid any conflict or vulnerability. Number 5:Injustice of any sort
Cruelty, inequality, and injustice has no place around the INFP personality type. In fact,
discrimination and unfairness of any kind is probably one of, if not the most hated
thing by this generous idealist. Because they choose to see the world in a positive light,
people with this personality type tend to have a particular dislike for selfish, judgemental
and egotistical people who hurt others in any way shape or form. Whether it’s something simple like
unfair favoritism in the workplace, or something of a bigger scale such as the fight against global
racism - INFPs can’t fathom the evilness of some of the people who walk this earth.
Luckily, these injustices are what allows this type to never lose sight of their desire to live
a meaningful and purpose-filled life with the hopes of leaving the world a better place.
Number 6: Lack of meaning & inspiration in life
Speaking of the INFPs drive to live an honest and purposeful life, this passionate personality
type can feel a sense of extreme unease when their life lacks these very qualities. Much
like other intuitive personality types, the INFP seeks meaning in everything they do.
They can easily imagine a life for themselves that’s full of contribution and adventure,
because they want life to matter, and not just on a small scale. They want to be swimming in
the alps, solving world hunger, writing the next award-winning novel, making deep connections,
and soaking in all the life has to offer. Unfortunately, this isn’t exactly how life
is cut out for most people, and that reality can be devastating for an INFP to come to terms with.
Of course, they can tolerate the repetitive nature of normal life, but without purpose to
back it up, they will eventually close themselves off and throw in the towel.
Number 7: Inauthentic people With such high value placed on
remaining fully authentic themselves, the INFP personality type can surely be annoyed when
faced with lack of authenticity in others. Besides the fact that people with an ingenuine character
can be rightfully annoying to almost any type, the INFP tends to feel the deepest dislike
when it comes to dealing with the parts of themselves that inauthentic people may bring
out in them. When this tried and true personality type is in the presence of a phony character,
annoyance and irritability sets in at record speed, sparking feelings that thecompassionate
INFP is not overly accustomed to. Number 8: Not enough alone time
The classic introvert pet peeve, lack of resotorive alone time! With introverted feeling
as their main function, this personality type resorts to making most of their decisions
in life based on their own emotions and values rather than concrete facts. Therefore,
it takes a little more brain work to navigate and process through information for the INFP,
requiring them to retreat into solitude..daily. Without this alone time, this imaginative
personality type will lose their stereotypical come across as slightly snappy and frazzled
when challenged to socialize despite their lack of social energy. To put it into perspective,
INFPs probably wouldn’t last through a 3-day long music festival, nevermind a weekend at the inlaws.
Number 9: Social interaction over human interaction
You’re probably questioning.. What’s the difference between social and human interaction?
Well, in an INFP’s eyes.. Basically everything. Although this introverted type
can feel irritable in times where they neglect their need for personal space and alone time,
the INFP is actually deeply interested in people and humanity as a whole. Much like other intuitive
types, the INFP has a longing to uncover more and more about people and what makes them tick.
Considered masters of understanding emotion and psyche, the INFP loves piecing together
absorbed information in order to have a deeper understanding of human nature. Unfortunate for
them, most interactions lack the genuine emotional human aspect, and resort straight to social
expectations. They hate to know that if they ask someone how they are, they’ll probably get
a mediocre “I’m great, and you?” response. They don’t care about gossip or small talk, they want
to know what’s really going on in someone’s mind, without having to blatantly ask them.
Number 10: Rigid structure & expectations Creative and open-minded, the INFP personality
type values flexibility in all aspects of life. With a preference for the more
spontaneous side of life, this idealist much rather make loose plans and future projections
to allow for unplanned-changes. In fact, with such deep creativity, INFP’s are prone
to changing their minds, which definitely has its positive aspects, but ultimately
means they tend to struggle with routines and consistency. Therefore, when INFPs are
challenged to navigate through highly structured environments such as school or certain workplaces
where they’re expected to do things in a certain way, they’ll probably hate it. Not to mention,
they don’t do well with overly controlling or rigidly expecting relationships either.
Well, that’s it for today PSYCH-Os.. So, are you an INFP? And If so, do you relate to these
10 pet peeves? Let us know in the comments below! Also, don’t forget to leave us a like,
share this video with your friends and also subscribe to our channel for more psycho videos!