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This is more of an individual thing than a type based thing. For instance, I know one ISTP who likes to withdraw for days, and another who just needs a couple hours at the end of the day to themselves. This goes for all the types though, and to most general questions about any type. I like to say that your type isn’t a horoscope, and can’t explain everything about you, everyone is still unique and different.

That being said, types leading with Ti or Ni (ISTP+INTP and INFJ+INTJ, respectively) might tend to spend more time to themselves because of their need to internally process information, compared to types that lead with an information gathering function.

Hey, sorry for not answering sooner…

INTPs and INFPs share some characteristics, but there are some scenarios in which they would react very differently. Some examples:

Sharing their opinion: 

INTPs care about accuracy and logic in everything they do, so when sharing their opinion they will be blunt and direct. This doesn’t mean they mean to hurt, but for them when something is true, no feelings can change or soften it, so they usually speak what’s on their minds exactly as it is. 

INFPs, on the other hand, are more tuned in with emotions and how their words impact others, so INFPs usually look for the way to say things without hurting anybody (at least when they are not angry. if they are angry, run or you’ll regret it later.).

Manipulation: Another interesting way of telling the difference between the two is the way they manipulate people (Which is not a good idea, but everybody has done it at some point). 

INTPs will try to manipulate people by convincing them that what they are suggesting is the most logical thing to do, for example by pointing out the flaws your idea has 

”This can’t work because of this, why don’t you try this, which makes much more sense.”

INFPs use emotions for the same purpouse. They will try to either make you feel bad about your idea, or about how they feel, for example by showing their emotional reaction or being quiet and moody so that they are “the victim” 

”What about the people you could hurt?” “Do what you want, but I don’t like the idea… *sigh or any other sign of them being hurt but not wanting to show it*.”

Conflict: 

INTPs are best described with the expression “No hard feelings.”. When faced with a confict, INTPs will try to solve it using logic, facts and intelligence, before going back to their world and considering the debate they’ve just had a chat, no big deal. 

However, INFPs dislike confict if not absolutely necessary. Their desire for harmony is bigger than any other problem, so if faced with a direct confrontation and aggression for some time, INFP will feel drained and the need to recharge, reverting to their inner self. INFPs tend to feel bad about arguing due to their strong inner values and emotions, which is why INFPs are generally conflict-avoidant and will always try to find the best solution as peacefully as possible. But if the INFP is truly angry, they transform into a sharp, ruthless and cold machine who will get their way no matter what, accurately targeting the other person’s feelings and destroying them, their understanding of emotions being their best ally. 

I hope it was useful, thanks for asking :)

ISFP: INTP, you need to be more enthusiastic when you speak. You look like you are ill. And dying.

Inferior Fe: Hi