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If you\u2019ve ever done a personality quiz, you\u2019ve probably heard of the Myers-Briggs personality types<\/a>.<\/p>\n

These are assigned based on tests that measure people\u2019s levels of extroversion (E), introversion (I), sensing (S), intuition (N), thinking (T), feeling (F), judging (J) and perceiving (P). Our balance of these factors is meant to reflect how we receive and give energy (E or I), take in information (S and N), reach conclusions (T and F) and relate to the outside world (J and P).\u00a0<\/p>\n

In total, there\u00a016 Myers-Briggs<\/a> personality types, made up of different combinations of these four traits.<\/p>\n

And the rarest kind seems to be INFJ<\/a>, which describes around just 1.5% of the population.\u00a0<\/p>\n

We spoke to psychologist and CEO of\u00a0Male Allies UK<\/a>, Lee Chambers, about what INFJ personality types usually experience, and how they\u2019re often\u00a0\u201cmisunderstood\u201d…<\/p>\n

What does an INFJ personality type mean?<\/strong><\/h3>\n

INFJs score highly on introversion, intuition, feeling and judging.<\/p>\n

They may \u201cseek meaning and connection in ideas, relationships, and material possessions\u201d,\u00a0Myers-Briggs\u2019 site reads<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Chambers explained that INFJs will often\u00a0\u201clook calm on the outside while processing a lot on the inside\u201d.<\/p>\n

\u201cThey tend to be intense, while also being quiet, enjoying time with a small, close-knit group, going deep in conversation, [and] actively listening, before stepping away to recharge alone,\u201d he continued. \u201cThey are likely to enjoy routine, space to reflect, and doing things that have meaning.\u201d<\/p>\n

He added: \u201cThey tend to be well attuned to the energy of rooms of people, often care deeply about the feelings of others, and prefer harmony, while having low tolerance for bravado, small talk, and things they perceive as shallow.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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How do INFJs connect with others?\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n

The psychologist said this personality type tends to enjoy meaningful activities with people who share a passion for what matters to them.<\/p>\n

\u201cBut they also find joy in space to reflect, expression through creativity and feeling in alignment,\u201d he noted.<\/p>\n

\u201cA slower, deeper type of connection, with just a few people, tends to create the trust that this personality type values. And many have a personal mission they are on, that they get happiness from bringing to the world.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n

How are INFJs perceived?<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Chambers added that INFJs are\u00a0\u201ceasily misunderstood, their quietness mistaken for being cold and secretive\u201d.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Their empathy can make them seem like a\u00a0\u201csoft touch\u201d to some, while others might think their deep caring tendencies mean they\u2019re constantly emotionally available.<\/p>\n

In reality, though, the expert said INFJs need\u00a0\u201csolitude to recharge\u201d.<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, their capacity for deep thought might sometimes make them appear overly serious.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhile every INFJ is an individual, they are likely to listen more than they speak, always look like they have it together (even when they don\u2019t), are good at picking up emotional undercurrents, and remember the thing others miss,\u201d he ended.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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