As a Sensing Perceiver type, your approach to relationships is perhaps the most straightforward of all the types—you look for connections with people who are up for joining you on all of life's adventures. You may tend to gravitate towards people with a similar background to yours, but you just as easily accept people from all walks of life, so long as you can enjoy your time together. You especially value relationships with people who share your hobbies and interests and a can-do approach to life.
Are ISFP and INFJ personality types compatible? See how ISFPs and INFJs get along in this guide to ISFP/INFJ relationships. If you're an ISFP in a relationship with an INFJ, discover how you'll communicate, interact, and relate to each other in daily life.
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How ISFP and INFJ Get Along
ISFPs and INFJs have some common themes that often arise when they get to know each other. As an ISFP, you'll want to keep these issues in mind when you get to know an INFJ.
When relating to your counterpart, bear in mind that as an Intuitive Feeling type, they will tend to be highly idealistic about their relationships. They want authentic connections that reflect their true values, and they want to see who you really are as a person. Intuitive Feelers want to go deep, and revealing yourself to them is a worthwhile endeavor—once they feel they know you, they'll be a tireless cheerleader for your dreams and ambitions.
At first glance, it may seem as though the two of you have nothing in common—and in fact, you do have very different ways of seeing the world and thinking about things. The first time you meet this person, unless you discover a shared interest, it may seem that you have nothing to talk about.
You are an active, hands-on person who likes to live in the moment. You enjoy building things, doing things, and experiencing the world around you without judgment or expectation. You have little interest in fantasy, and like to stay firmly grounded in reality. You spend very little time wondering about the meaning of things or theorizing about how the world could be different; you're too busy enjoying it as it is.
In contrast, your counterpart is idealistic, sensitive, and empathetic. They feel things deeply and take their values seriously. They are very much in tune with the state of the world and the feelings of the people in it, and are always thinking about how to make the world a better place. They are drawn to fantasy and imagination and can sometimes lose track of what's going on in the real world.
So what might draw you together? Your differences mean that you actually have a lot to offer one another. Your counterpart may inspire you to slow down and think more deeply about the meaning of things, rather than just doing what feels right in the moment. In turn, you can help them to get out of their heads and enjoy life for what it is.