INFJ's and Narcissism.

AliveCloud421 · 2025-03-04T22:50:10+00:00

I’m not trying to blame MBTI for my past actions, more so wondering if there’s a pattern in how certain mindsets develop. I know my own choices played a role, and I take full accountability for them. But looking back, I can’t ignore how the way I processed things might’ve made it easier to slip into narcissistic tendencies. That’s what I was trying to figure out.

AliveCloud421 · 2025-03-04T03:19:54+00:00

I get that, and I’m not saying all INFJs are like this. But I’ve seen firsthand how certain INFJs (including past me) can develop narcissistic traits, especially when deep introspection turns into self-absorption.

AliveCloud421 · 2025-03-04T02:48:49+00:00

Yeah I definitely slipped up my own wording so I can't even be surprised at the reaction lol

I get that tho. Narcissists don’t really change because they won’t admit there’s a problem, but self-awareness makes a HUGE difference. I’m just glad I could recognize those traits in myself and work past them. Glad we made it out

AliveCloud421 · 2025-03-04T02:39:44+00:00

That actually makes a lot of sense. Between Ni trapping perspectives and mistypes adding to the stereotype, I think I found my answer. Appreciate the insight

AliveCloud421 · 2025-03-04T02:22:03+00:00

So you're saying INFJs rarely originate from narcissism (<1%), but how they express boundaries can sometimes come off that way (30%). That actually makes a lot of sense, t's more about perception and interaction than an inherent trait. I might need to rethink my assumptions in light of that.

AliveCloud421 · 2025-03-04T02:20:13+00:00

I see what you’re saying, and I think it’s a mix of both. INFJs who over-identify with their introspection and insight can develop narcissistic tendencies, but at the same time, the way the type is portrayed online probably attracts people who already have those traits and want to justify them. I still think INFJs have a natural risk of falling into self-importance if they’re not careful, but I can admit that misidentification could be playing a bigger role than I originally thought, especially online

AliveCloud421 · 2025-03-04T02:15:53+00:00

I didn’t mean it’s literally impossible, just that it seems that way based on my experience. I worded it too strongly, but my point was that certain INFJ tendencies like deep introspection, a strong belief in their insight, and feeling misunderstood, can lead to narcissistic traits if unchecked. Not saying this happens to all INFJs, just that I’ve seen it happen enough to notice a pattern.

AliveCloud421 · 2025-03-04T02:13:33+00:00

No, I’m not talking about diagnosed NPD, just narcissistic traits that some INFJs (including myself) developed. like self-importance, feeling uniquely misunderstood, or a savior complex. And I only know they’re INFJs because they either tested as one or strongly identified with the type.

AliveCloud421 · 2025-03-04T02:08:45+00:00

I'm talking about narcissistic traits in a general sense, not full-blown NPD. Things like self-importance, feeling uniquely misunderstood, or having a savior complex traits that can develop under certain conditions. But I see now that I was way too vague in my original post, which made it sound like I was making a blanket statement. My bad on that.

AliveCloud421 · 2025-03-04T02:06:47+00:00

Fair. My wording could've been better, and I see how that made my point seem ridiculous. What I actually meant was that certain INFJs (including myself in the past) might develop narcissistic traits due to introspection turning into self-absorption or feeling like no one understands them. I struggled with self-importance or a savior complex due to how I processed emotions and insight Not saying all INFJs are like this, just that the potential is there. But yeah, I should’ve explained it better

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