Although most INFJs hardly realize when it’s happening, the INFJ stare can be extremely
puzzling for the ones being stared at. Of course, the INFJ doesn’t mean to seem creepy or invasive,
but their deep introspection and analytical traits make it necessary to use their senses to
fully understand a situation or person. So, what's the reasoning behind this unique piercing stare?
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Number 1: Deep analyzation
Observant and curious, the INFJs analytical nature is deemed responsible for most of their
intense gazes. Even when an INFJ is fully relaxed and possibly uninterested in their surroundings,
their analytical minds work almost incessantly, picking up on the small details of everything
and everyone around them. While this process may be subconscious at times, the INFJ still
resorts to their extraverted sensing in order to absorb the information from their outer world.
In the case of the INFJ gaze, of course their eyes can become fixated on their analyzing target,
but they are also probably tuned in with their hearing and energy sensing in order
to make sense of the greater picture. When an INFJ is using their intense gaze for analysis
it looks less like a “blank stare” and more like an observant curiosity. For example if it’s a
person they are analyzing, they may be trying to get a sense of how they’re moving their bodies,
how they’re talking, their eye movements, tone of voice and reactions to the outer
environment - all of which an INFJ will use to broaden their understanding of human nature.
Number 2: The wandering mind The wandering mind INFJ stare is quite different
from that of their deep analyzation gaze. In fact, most of the time an INFJ is participating
in their wandering thoughts, they usually have little-to-no focus on where their eyes wander
because although their eyes are open, they’re not really processing anything they’re seeing. Whether
the INFJ daze is caused by a bout of daydreaming, imaginative scenarios or weighing out the pros and
cons of an outcome, this introspective gaze comes with a sense of detachment from the real world,
yet people on the outside of course don’t realize this. Therefore, this blank stare
can seem particularly creepy, and sometimes even cold and detached. The eyes fall into a dream-like
state where they begin appearing as if they are looking through the people and objects of focus
rather than actually being fixated on them. In fact, when an INFJ is deep into their complex
thought processes with their eyes focusing on an individual, they can quickly snap out of their
daydream-like state once that person catches the INFJ staring, but it’s not always the case.
Number 3: Intense focus The combined functions of introverted intuition
and extraverted sensing allows for a unique way of focusing for the INFJ personality type. Yet, it is
only when an INFJ is truly intrigued by a person or situation that they can become particularly
focused on it. While their interest may begin with deep analysis - using their piercing gaze
to notice the details needed to fully understand something or someone - sooner or later an INFJ
may find a particular detail that they are intensely focused on. With this INFJ stare, rather
than being open to picking up on anything and everything that is brought to their attention, the
INFJ has narrowed their interest into a specific detail that they couldn’t make a conclusion about.
For example, if an INFJ uses their analysis skills to judge the character of their best friend's new
partner they may take the back seat to quietly pick up on the most prominent details. Yet, if
their dishonesty radar goes off, all of a sudden the INFJ has a new laser-focus fixation on whether
or not this new partner is as fishy as their intuition is telling them. Therefore, they will
pay special attention to specific body language and facial expressions, yet they may carry a
different type of skepticality in their focused stare, especially if they think something’s up.
Number 4: Closed off attitude Whether the INFJ is using their closed-off
and distant energy to make a statement that they aren’t able to come to terms with verbally,
or if it’s in an attempt to hide their feelings - the INFJ’s closed off stare will give them away
everytime. Although this introverted personality type is able to mask their feelings in hopes to
avoid burdening others, their introspective minds won’t stop ruminating if something is
really bothering them. The cold, distant, sadness and uncertainty behind this gaze is what makes
it different from the rest, yet it can be quite difficult to differentiate for the average person.
Therefore, it usually takes someone who really knows the INFJ to understand, but sooner or later,
these ruminating thoughts can distract them from reality, and staring off into the distance can
be one of the first signs that something intense is going on in that never-ending
INFJ thought loop. Some INFJs may subconsciously use this to their advantage by avoiding speaking
up or bringing their problems to others in hopes that one of their close connections may notice
that they’re not acting 100% - sparking a much needed conversation that most INFJs
wouldn’t blatantly ask for. Whether it be in the case of a romantic partnership
where something is bothering an INFJ but they don’t want to cause conflict, or in the case of
a personal issue that others wouldn’t be able to relate to, the closed off stare is closely
related to the wandering mind stare yet there is usually a focus around a sensitive topic
they are hesitant to discuss. Number 5: Admiration
INFJs love all things quality and beauty. This creative personality is especially attracted
to people and things that carry a unique essence of charm and out-of-the-box thinking.
Just as the INFJ would take an extra long look of appreciation for a cotton-candy sky sunset,
or a beautifully unique art piece, they can also feel particularly drawn to people that look
and dress unorthodoxically. They can appreciate unique senses of style because they are able to
relate to the misfit independence it takes to courageously express yourself. So, while their
stares and fixations on the untraditional people they come across may seem judgmental
or rude - INFJs are actually in complete admiration and appreciation for what they see.
Aside from non traditional looks and styles, INFJs can become fixated on simple character attributes
that draws their attention and triggers the admiration stare. Things like charm,
wit, quick-thinking, kindness, work ethic, and empathy can catch an INFJs attention and leave
them craving more of that character trait. Heck, if they’re staring, they definitely have better
odds at witnessing another admirable encounter. Well, that’s it for today PSYCH-Os.. So,have
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