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INFJ: *weird introvert-staring at INTP*

INTP: What?

INFJ: Oh, um. I was trying to psychoanalyze you. *flushes*

INTP: Hm. Was it working?

INFJ: No.

INTP: ...

INFJ: ...

*Both contemplatively staring.*

INFJ: *after a moment* So, what was I thinking?

INTP: Um. Random emotional-related blather. What was /I/ thinking?

INFJ: Random science-related blather. *grins*

INFJ: *stricken with disbelief* Okay, so let me get this straight. I accidentally insulted you AGAIN? All I said was "cool tutu"!

ESFP: *sniffling* I-IT'S NOT A TUTU. IT'S A MINISKIRT THAT HAS TAFFETA ON IT.

Honestly, I could write paragraphs about how INFJs react to love. If they really feel something, they tend to feel it to extremes- so loving someone can be chaotic experience for them. 

Here are some behaviors that can signify an INFJ is in love:

Quiet, awed staring. 

A warm smile and their full attention when you talk. 

If you make eye contact out of the blue, they’ll react- whether by staring back, blushing, or quickly turning away. It depends on what they’re thinking and how they’re analyzing you in that particular moment. 

If given the excuse, the INFJ will engage in conversation with you.

Making it known that they care about what you think of them to a larger extent than normal. Whether this is through sticking up for you, trying to help you if you come to them with advice, or treating you like you’re their first priority. 

Their moods will change rapidly based on how you interact with them- for example, if you blatantly ignore the INFJ, then they’ll seem a bit closed-off or upset. The best way to deal with this is asking the INFJ if they’re okay- even if he or she isn’t willing to answer, they’ll feel better once they know you care about them emotionally.

It can be hard to tell if an INFJ likes you, as they tend to give off very mixed signals. They could be sure you like them one moment, making them act warm and friendly, or confused the next, resulting in a sad and closed-off demeanor. 

The best way to talk to a shy, reclusive INFJ is simply by coming up to them and starting a conversation based on a common topic- whether it’s about what they’re reading, the horrible pop quiz in Physics, or just for advice. Eventually, though, they’ll want to veer off of drabble and delve into more interesting topics (like philosophy). If they seem really interested in talking to you, this is probably a sign that the INFJ likes you.

Me: Don’t think about all the varying insulting ways people could have taken the most unimportant comments and gestures you’ve made that were tailored specifically not to offend them.

Me: *thinks about it*

ENTJ: ISFJ! Over here! *waves her hands wildly*

ISFJ: Hmm…? *Glances around, confused and spots ENTJ.* Oh, ENTJ. Hello.

ENTJ: What took you so long? You’re late! Did you get caught in the rush hour traffic, or…?

ISFJ: Yes, I did. But I’m only twenty minutes late, so it wasn’t too bad. *Glances around.* Wow, this mall is huge! I don’t see how it’s possible for us not to get lost.

ENTJ: That’s why I printed out a map of the mall from online! See? *Hands paper to ISFJ.* I also made a schedule for us to follow. Twenty minutes per store, like speed-shopping. That way we can also maximize our efficiency and the number of places we get to visit in one day.

ISFJ: Okay, then. Let’s go. 

ENTJ: *Studies the schedule.* First: IntrovertWear. They’re supposed to have a bunch of pretty, subdued colors. Sounds perfect for you! 

ISFJ: Yes, it does. *Links her arm through ENTJ’s.* Lead the way! 

*The two arrive at IntrovertWear a few moments later. ISFJ glances around, her eyes widening as she takes in all of the clothing.*

ISFJ: I never thought I’d say this, but… I want all of it!

ENTJ: Well then, we’ll have to make good use of our 20 minutes here! *waves her schedule*

*They both choose several shirts for ISFJ, one pale yellow with the words ‘I NEVER MET A BOOK OR A CUP OF TEA I DIDN’T LIKE’ printed on it and one deep crimson, with long sleeves. ISFJ also gets a pair of dark jeans.*

ENTJ: *After paying.* Well, I think that was successful, don’t you?

ISFJ: Definitely! *Swings the bag happily on her arm.* Anyways, what’s next?

ENTJ: … ExtrovertWear.

ISFJ: O-okay. That doesn’t, um, sound bad at all… *gulps*

*The two arrived at ExtrovertWear a few minutes later. Gilded mirrors dangle from the ceilings, and miniature chandeliers adorning the corners light up the room in little bursts of light.* 

ISFJ: *surprised* Oh, I was right! This is a good store. Lots of nice decorations, very quiet…

*“Uptown Funk” suddenly blasts on over the speakers. ENTJ grins as she walks around, perusing the racks of clothing.*

ISFJ: …Nevermind. *Sighs and follows ENTJ.*

ENTJ: Hey, ISFJ! What do you think of this skirt? *Holds up a lavender-colored tulle skirt with pink polka-dots.*

ISFJ: Um, it’s… nice. *forces a grin*

ENTJ: I’m just joking. It’s much too girly for me. 

*Eventually, ENTJ decides on purchasing several neon tees and pairs of jean shorts. She pays and they take off to the next location.*

ISFJ: *panting* ENTJ, where… are we… going? 

ENTJ: We are going to the food court to get a snack, ISFJ. Or else we’ll tire quickly from a lack of food.

ISFJ: Wow, who… *pant* … knew? 

ENTJ: Oh, don’t be so sarcastic. Look, there’s the froyo stand! *points*

ISFJ: We’re, uh, having froyo?

ENTJ: Is that okay with you? 

ISFJ: Yes, of course! I love frozen yoghurt. *grins*

Frozen Yoghurt Person: Hello, girls. May I take your order?

ENTJ: Um, yes please. *Approaches the froyo stand.* I’ll have pumpkin froyo with chocolate chips.

ISFJ: And I’ll have, um… mint with Oreos. 

Frozen Yoghurt Person: Coming right up! *Scoops both flavors into tiny plastic cups and hands them to ISFJ and ENTJ.*

ENTJ: Mmm, thank you.

ISFJ: Thanks. *smiles politely*

*Later, the two friends are perusing the shops and finishing off their yoghurt.* 

ISFJ: So. Where to next? 

ENTJ: Well, there’s supposed to be some amateur musicians performing on the first floor of the mall soon. I thought that we could go there and watch them for a few minutes or so.

ISFJ: That sounds good to me!

*After ascending the escalator, the two girls arrive at a small cinderblock stage set up in the middle of the mall. Several musicians strut around, singing loudly.*

Musician #1: ANDD I, WILL ALWAYS LOVE YOUUUU. *Happens to point at the spot where ISFJ is standing just as she passes by.*

ISFJ: *Blushes and hides behind ENTJ.* Yikes. Did that random musician guy just say he loved me?

ENTJ: *sighs*

*At the end of the day, the two friends are heading back to their cars.*

ISFJ: *Suddenly gives ENTJ a massive hug.* Thank you so much for taking me here!

ENTJ: ERK… NEED… BREATH…

ISFJ: Oops. Sorry! *pulls back*

ENTJ: *hacking* It’s—- oka— y—-

ENTJ: *Finally catches her breath.* Oh, and you’re welcome. We should do this again sometime, it was fun!

ISFJ: *beaming* Really?

Given some random person a chocolate-chip cookie because they looked depressed.

Apologized like 10 different times for bumping into someone in the hallway.

Done that weird smiling-whilst-looking concerned thing that people do when they’re trying to be reassuring. (I didn’t even realize I was doing it until I glanced in the mirror. I had to reaffirm my life choices after that one.)

Written a poem in like 10 minutes that I thought was terrible, but when I read it aloud, everyone else somehow thought it was amazing?

Said,” No, but it’s an A-minus. It isn’t that great.”

Tried persistently to get an INTJ to realize that I was a nice person and probably had no intention of secretly ridiculing him.

Worried that I’d accidentally hurt someone’s feelings for hours after the event happened. (I do this one a lot.)

Accidentally offend my ESFP friend with statements that aren’t meant to be offensive, then felt awful about it but pretended to be fine.

Stood in the middle of the road for 5 minutes trying to get a decent picture of the sky.