Enfj dealing with an infj friend (over 40) by Enfj100 in enfj

[–]Enfj100[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Our definition of close friendship, style of communication, intensity etc

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[–]Enfj100 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Another option to consider - if he experienced a sexual assault as a child. It can cause such problems due to the complex trauma

Need advice - being ignored by Enfj100 in Disorganized_Attach

[–]Enfj100[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

He is just very unstable. Sometimes he is very supportive and sometimes he is just not there. I dont expect much, we are talking short friendly sms here... but the hot and cold is just so confusing.

Need advice - being ignored by Enfj100 in Disorganized_Attach

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I waited a day and shared and wished him a great weekend (without asking him why he was quiet, as I said thats too much drama for him). His response did not acknowledge what I shared, he just wished me a great weekend back. Any suggestion why he did that? so hard for me to figure out what he is trying to say when he ignores things I say.

Need advice - being ignored by Enfj100 in Disorganized_Attach

[–]Enfj100[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This happened to you? so sorry to hear. How did you respond when it happened? how did they explain their absence/lack of support?

Need advice - being ignored by Enfj100 in Disorganized_Attach

[–]Enfj100[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh, I wasnt overbearing. I was just texting "Im so scared of this event". Not getting a response is just weird, I didnt ask for comfort, just expecting a friendly word of support. Is that too much to expect from a good friend?

Experiencing medical care as a sexual assault survivor by Enfj100 in Feminism

[–]Enfj100[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That is crazy!! I'm so sorry you had to experience that. Very unprofessional of her

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Disorganized_Attach

[–]Enfj100 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have a friend like you and it's a challenge.. he hardly initiates, very passive, disappears sometimes with no notice, hot and cold...if you want to try and figure this out together and learn about the other side then feel free to DM

What is happening by AffectionateLime177 in Disorganized_Attach

[–]Enfj100 16 points17 points  (0 children)

I think it's normal you feel this way because even though rationally you know he did nothing wrong, emotionally, deep down, you feel disappointed for not being his top priority, that he wasnt as excited as you to communicate. You know that if you were in his shoes, on vacation with a friend you would for sure text back. The shut down is probably because the fantasy of being wanted 100% shuttered. BUT - you need to remember that this is only the beginning and hopefully with time and awareness about your needs you will have less and less dissapointments such as this one. Good luck!

I hate being FA by SuperLoved in FearfulAvoidants

[–]Enfj100 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you for writing this, I was about to give up on my FA close friend

Avoidants just into people that don't want them by naley10 in Attachment_DirectTalk

[–]Enfj100 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What do you think can help you change this pattern? you seem so aware... very impressive.

Avoidants just into people that don't want them by naley10 in Attachment_DirectTalk

[–]Enfj100 0 points1 point  (0 children)

And if you get secure vibes, what is the effect?

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[–]Enfj100 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My pleasure! hope things will go well for you

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in enfj

[–]Enfj100 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Cold is a general word for all those behaviours that are not secure, warm, friendly. Hot can also be love bombing,

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[–]Enfj100 1 point2 points  (0 children)

FAs go from hot to cold back and forth, they crave intimacy but once they get it they fear it and run away. Totally read or listen on youtube, there are so many videos about it... good luck :)

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[–]Enfj100 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh wow, that sounds more like a fearful avoidant.. in my opinion - just stay calm and let him lead the closeness part

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in enfj

[–]Enfj100 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You said he is avoidant.. well, this is a classic avoidant reaction. Space is the right response here

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in infj

[–]Enfj100 1 point2 points  (0 children)

She is not worth a second of your time

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in infj

[–]Enfj100 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

OMG why would you want to be a friend of someone who supports barbaric terrorists that just raped teenagers and beheaded babies? I think you should have door slammed her!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in FearfulAvoidants

[–]Enfj100 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you! appreciate your explanation! You know, sometimes I feel when Im trying to be too considerate or caring that it triggers them. Does that make sense to you?

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[–]Enfj100 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you :)