The golden pair..
The INFJ and the INTP personality types are amongst the rarest of the 16 personality types
according to the Myers Briggs Personality type indicator.
Both leading with Introverted, intuitive functions, it’s no doubt that they have their similarities..
But what makes them such a compatible duo?
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Number 1: Both are extremely rare personality types
As we mentioned, the INFJ and the INTP are the two rarest personality types, making up
only 1-4% of the population.
For this reason, it’s no doubt that both of these personality types can be known to
hold back their truest selves in fear that they will be misunderstood or misjudged.
However, when these types are togethers, whether it be for the means of a romantic or platonic
relationship, they can easily relate to one another’s seemingly odd quarks.
Growing up often as the black sheeps of their family, when these two personality types come
together, they can experience a true sense of relief and belongingness as they relate
to the feeling of not fitting in with the world around them.
In addition, both of these personality types have a private side to them that is fun and
quirky, however they need to be around similar energy to be able to express that side of
themselves, so when these types are brought together they feel that they can truly be
themselves.
Number 2: Both are introverted and intuitive Since both personality types lead with an
introverted and intuitive function, hence the “IN” at the beginning of both abbreviations,
the INFJ and the INFP share this commonality.
This similarity allows them to enjoy similar activities, such as in-depth conversations,
learning new things, exploring non-traditional ideas, and respecting each other's individuality.
While discussing abstract ideas and going beyond small-talk may annoy others, this duo
lives for these moments.
They can spend hours on end discussing various philosophical aspects of life, while putting
the not-so-important things to the side.
In a romantic relationship, both the INFJ and the INTP partner are able to give each
other the space and privacy needed to still be their own people.
They don’t expect constant attention from each other and they won’t get offended should
a partner need their alone time because they thoroughly understand how precious their alone
time is.
Number 3: They balance eachother out While the INFJ and the INTP share the introverted
and intuitive commonalities, they also have their differences - luckily these differences
balance out the relationship of this golden pair.
With the INFJ’s feeling and judging nature, and the INTP’s thinking and perceiving traits,
the romance or friendship between the two types is a fine balance of sensitivity and
practicality.
As the INFJ will strive to get their INTP friend or partner to get serious, make plans,
and stick with it, the INTP will encourage the INFJ to loosen up, relax, and enjoy life
in the moment.
While on the flip side, as the INFJ partner may easily wander into their romantic dream
world the INTP can easily bring them back to reality, meanwhile when the INTP personality
type becomes too practical when dealing with others, an INFJ will bring a sensitive and
human nature to the situation.
While both types love to learn new things and explore different ideas together, the
two types can effectively communicate their different perspectives, allowing them to grow
together efficiently - plus, these qualities make for very interesting introspective conversations.
Number 4: They understand each other's motives To the outside world, these 2 rare personality
types are not only difficult to understand but they can even come off as uninterested
and reserved in situations where they feel that their ideas and opinions won’t be valued.
Though when an INFJ and INTP come together, they can easily understand each other's motives
and reasoning behind some of their deepest thoughts and opinions because they share such
similar functions.
They share the trait of deep and complex thinking on worldly and everyday matters yet they may
have to learn to further understand their emotional and practical differences to get
the full picture.
Luckily, both types are open to learning about these differences and usually do so through
their introspective conversations.
These 2 types also share their low tolerance for the mundane things in life, and are always
looking for new ways to “shake things up”, especially in romantic partnerships.
As some couples prefer the day-to-day routine of work, eat and sleep, this duo finds such
traditional routines to be somewhat toxic and overly uninteresting after a while.
This golden pair is more likely to discuss travelling the world together, or quitting
your day jobs to start a business.
They share a similar taste for adventure which keeps things exciting and invigorating.
Number 5: They are both always looking to advance in life
Although the INFJ would be considered as the more strict of the two personality types,
both the INFJ and the INTP possess the qualities of being on a never ending journey of self
discovery and self improvement.
With their opposite functions, they can broaden their horizons through each other's opposite
perspectives.
Aside from balancing each other out, these two personality types actually benefit from
each other as individuals, separate from the relationship together.
An example of this would be that an INFJ’s sensitive and sympathetic nature may lead
them to make decisions that feel right but are not exactly the most logical option, while
the INTP’s logical nature can help them realize that emotions aren’t always the
most trustworthy way to rule all aspects of life.
The INTP can help the INFJ learn to live a little more selfishly and a little less selflessly
by putting their needs first sometimes - a lesson an INFJ will learn sooner or later.
In exchange, the INFJ can help the INTP learn that there are some decisions that simply
defy logic and ultimately need to come from the heart.
So, are you an INFJ or an INTP who has had a friendship or relationship with the opposite
type?
Let us know in the comments below!
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