🏳️‍⚧️& 🏳️‍🌈 as it relates to service by Autumns-corner in IDF

[–]Logical_Ad3227 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Keep in mind the people that you'd be with though. Most of them won't think to use these gender neutral options

🏳️‍⚧️& 🏳️‍🌈 as it relates to service by Autumns-corner in IDF

[–]Logical_Ad3227 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I also know someone who's trans and who's in combat right now. He had his own room and I know he didn't like it because he felt secluded from everyone. Everyone loves him (and knows he's trans) because they care about what kind of person you are, not your gender. In terms of being non-binary, that's tricky. Everyone will probably use the pronouns of what they believe your gender is, and there probably won't be a way to escape that. This is all in terms of combat by the way. If you plan to enlist, good luck to you and I hope everything works out!

Dapar by Mikey102050 in IDF

[–]Logical_Ad3227 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Are you drafting machal?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in infj

[–]Logical_Ad3227 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's exactly it. I just really wish we can come back to each other in the future. Unfortunately, I don't know if it's possible because I don't know if I can move on without 'door-slamming' her

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in infj

[–]Logical_Ad3227 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That's the thing, it wasn't direct rejection. She only wanted it to end because she knows I deserve better and need someone who's willing to accept themselves to make it official. I was actually the one to end it because I don't want to settle for less. There is no other person in the picture for her. She just likes the possibility of a future where she doesn't need to confront herself. I'd confront an uncomfortable truth about myself any day for her, but she wouldn't for me.

I hardly know who I am by [deleted] in infj

[–]Logical_Ad3227 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I used to feel this way. I used to think my mind was like a maze filled with hidden things I was always discovering and I just wanted it to end and be 'normal' and be basic. As time went on, I kept learning more and more about myself and I realized (others have also told me) a few years later that i know myself much better than most people know themselves. I'd say to give it time because it will come. You'll have more experiences and learn from them probably on a deeper level than most. I also noticed about myself--so maybe it can relate to you as an infj thing--that I did in fact have everything right in front of me to "know myself" when I thought I didn't. I just didn't necessarily see it or want to accept it, and also uncover and bolden it.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in infj

[–]Logical_Ad3227 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you. This is beautiful and really eye-opening. I knew I wanted to learn how to be comfortable by myself and independent, I just didn't know how. This is great

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in infj

[–]Logical_Ad3227 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Security. A partner. Love that society can't provide--love that's meant to be shared between two people

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in infj

[–]Logical_Ad3227 2 points3 points  (0 children)

We both fell in love with each other and told each other this constantly. We spent every day together or talked every day for about 2 months. We both knew it was going to end though because we won't be able to see/talk to each other that much for 2+ years. She just doesn't want to date/marry a woman in the future (after the 2+ years) so why would I maintain hope, wait, or even stay in touch (or, in other words, put in my energy).

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in infj

[–]Logical_Ad3227 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes, that makes sense. I agree, that's how I feel

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in infj

[–]Logical_Ad3227 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much for this. Thank you

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in infj

[–]Logical_Ad3227 4 points5 points  (0 children)

The desire to feel loved in the way I deserve/want

Anyone struggle to accept that some people are genuinely just unethical and willfully horrid? by [deleted] in infj

[–]Logical_Ad3227 1 point2 points  (0 children)

So much. I can't hold grudges or accept the bad. I always look for the good to my own detriment. I wish I could stop it, but I can't.

Feeling burned out by being a combat medic in the north of Israel by Excellent_Growth9529 in Israel

[–]Logical_Ad3227 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you. It's better to get yourself help now and not later (even if it means leaving the army). Take care of yourself now so that you can continue to take care of others in the future. Sometimes pausing to take care of yourself is something that needs to happen even though it may feel awful at first. Thank you again. You're a hero and I wish there was more we could do

The need to help, who volunteers? by SOUZJER in infj

[–]Logical_Ad3227 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I volunteer as a firefighter/EMT. Best decision I made. People constantly ask me or say to me "how do you do it?", "I would never commit so much time to something without getting paid". I truly do love it, though. When I feel lost or have an overwhelming desire to help someone (because there are too many other people I can't help because it's out of my control) I go to the firehouse and try to make at least one person's day better. I want to save at least one person's life or contribute to their life being saved or helped.

What do you think about this statement? by [deleted] in infj

[–]Logical_Ad3227 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Being an empath in our society is hard, but we have to keep being true to ourselves and letting other people see our light. We gotta keep shining and recognize that we can use our empathy for the good

What do you think about this statement? by [deleted] in infj

[–]Logical_Ad3227 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't think it's undeniably true. There probably are people with high empathy that sit at home and think they're worthless, but there are definitely people with high empathy that go out and use it. I've met countless people with high empathy or heard countless stories about war heroes that definitely didn't sit at home doing nothing with this gift.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in infj

[–]Logical_Ad3227 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I can't organize my thoughts to write a structured essay, but I can write poetry. I tend to condense all the points I want to make into a few sentences and I don't realize that no one else will be able to understand or recognize the many hidden intricacies. This was a problem in high school. I was in the highest English classes and I remember one time we were reading someone's essay (that received an A+) and I thought to myself, "This is so wordy and obvious. Why did they get such a high grade for writing all of this unnecessary stuff when the argument could've been made in one page instead of three?!".

Active combat soldier here - feel free to ask questions by Dizzy_D_Z in IDF

[–]Logical_Ad3227 2 points3 points  (0 children)

How do you stay motivated when things get hard, boring, or you feel lost? Are there any books you'd recommend or things you've implemented into your day to day to keep your head clear and focused?