INFJ males are one of the rarest personalities in the world. Their unique nature and quirky
traits make them stand out from all the other Myers-Briggs personality types. Because of this,
INFJ males struggle a lot with fitting into the current world and its norms. Male INFJ
personalities are so rare that they only make up less than 1.5 percent of the world’s population.
INFJs are known for their intuitive and kind nature
that pulls people in. This personality type is compassionate and understanding of others.
However, male INFJs go through a lot of struggles in their everyday life.
They find it hard to fit into society’s harsh expectations of what it means to be a man.
So, let's look at ten struggles of the Rare INFJ Male.
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They can be stubborn
Because of their emotionally intelligent,
intuitive nature, the INFJ personality is often referred to as “the counselor”
or "the confidant." There aren't many men who can honestly say that they are empathic.
However, as with all INFJs, their strong intuitive abilities mean they put their trust in their gut
feelings above all else. This can lead to being stubborn and a tendency to disregard
other people's opinions. When they believe that they're right, they usually know they are.
This can lead to a whole host of issues in the lives
as interpersonal relationships require compromise to function well.
They are not traditionalists
INFJ males are strongly guided by a set of beliefs and morals that they form as they
experience life. Before they do anything, this personality makes sure they’re aligned with
their moral compass, not someone else’s. They do not let other people tell them what to do;
instead, they follow their instincts. This character trait can be a problem when trying to be
accepted in a society with specific expectations for how a man should look, act and behave.
They are sensitive and passionate about doing the right thing,
which can be looked down on in a world that expects men to be aggressive and unyielding.
They struggle to pick a career
INFJ males are driven in life by their deep beliefs. That is why settling on a fulfilling
career is important to them. INFJ males put more weight on their impact on people’s lives than
how much money they bring home every month.
They would rather have a small salary but know their
work makes the world a better place. INFJs are highly creative and compassionate in their work.
Due to INFJ males’ need for meaning and purpose, they end up quitting ordinary jobs until they find
something that suits them. They also find that most 9-5 jobs have little room for creativity,
which narrows down the work INFJ males are happy to do. It can take a while for this
personality to find a fulfilling career that won’t kill their dreams and personal goals.
They have a nurturing side
INFJ males are understanding and take the time to help those in need. They stand up for other people
who they feel are being oppressed. They consider speaking up for others as part of their purpose,
so they don’t hesitate to assist in any way. INFJ males end up going out of their way for the sake
of others. Their selfless nature means they often neglect their own needs and desires. It can be
hard for INFJ males to get the same type of love and appreciation back. When this happens, they
feel drained and resentful. Since men are expected to be emotionless instead of caring and nurturing,
INFJ males can sometimes hide this part of themselves. This personality type does this
to avoid appearing weak and prevent others from taking advantage of them.
They have low self-esteem
INFJ males are emotional and highly sensitive. Due to these traits, it is easy for them to
feel undervalued. This personality type suffers from low self-esteem because they struggle to
appreciate their self-worth. INFJ males feel unworthy because of society’s perception of
how a man should behave and feel. Since this personality is more emotional and sensitive,
they feel society’s opposite expectation makes them less than. INFJ males can not fake their
nature; that is why they need a community that will accept them for who they are.
They are obsessive
INFJ males are the best people to achieve any short-term goals.
Once they make up their mind about doing something, nothing can stop them.
This personality type is self-driven and doesn’t give up on any projects they start.
This can be a problem for INFJ males
because their passion can often become an obsession. They end up
neglecting other important aspects of their lives and hyper obsess over one thing. INFJ
males also get stressed when something doesn’t go their way. If they don’t succeed at something,
they keep trying, and when that doesn’t work, it can be soul destroying.
They are hard to read
INFJ males are reserved and love keeping to themselves.
This personality type can spend weeks alone and not feel like they are missing out on anything.
That is why getting to know INFJ males can be an uphill task. Since this personality
type loves their alone time, they can come across as cold and unfriendly. Many male
INFJs are misunderstood by those who don’t know them. In fact they are not cold-natured but
emotional. To others, being hard to read can mean someone is hiding something.
So INFJ males are seen as untrustworthy and that can be harmful to friendships and romantic
relationships. INFJs often feel lonely because they can’t find someone who understands them.
They get easily overwhelmed
One of INFJ males' characteristics is sensitivity. This personality has a need for deep connections
that make them feel alive. They openly share their highs and lows with those they love without fear
of being judged. In society, however sensitive men are considered weak, effeminate and are teased and
bullied for it. Since INFJ males feel so deeply, they can get overwhelmed by sadness easily.
But the real fear of being judged for expressing themselves, results in them keeping their emotions
deeply hidden. This is a huge reason why INFJs male struggle so much in life.
Repressed emotions can often become toxic and manifest into serious mental health problems.
They are overly creative
INFJ males are creative people who easily express themselves through unique avenues like art,
writing and music. Their creativity allows them to be passionate about many things since they absorb
a lot from people and the world around them. If INFJ males don’t get the chance to express their
creative side, they can feel unfulfilled. This makes it hard for this personality to stick to
one thing for too long. Society puts many men in a box when it comes to what they do for a living.
Creative INFJ males can feel invisible when no one appreciates their creative side.
It can affect their self-esteem and stop them from pursuing their goals.
While INFJ men appear to be effeminate and emotional on the surface,
they are just as vibrant and enthusiastic about engaging their logical side
as they are about engaging their emotional side. INFJs can be profound thinkers who enjoy
formulating and engaging in theorizing, which is often a rare occurrence for most feeling-types.
People believe they are balanced because they give off the impression of being passionate about both
aspects of their personality; some even refer to them as "Renaissance" men.
They are uncommon,
and they should be proud of it. They have nothing to be ashamed of.