What do INFJs look for in a partner?
The Introverted Intuiton (Ni) and Extraverted Feeling (Fe) functions serve as powerful screening tools for the INFJ in everything from friendships to romantic relationships. INFJs are constantly evaluating their relationships, keeping at least one finger on the pulse of the relationship at all times. It is my experience that most INFJs (wisely) won’t even bother to invest in a relationship if they sense someone is lacking in authenticity and/or has major ego defensive issues. (The exception to this rule is the INFJ that is attracted to the idea of making a “project” out of a relationship – taking on an egoic partner as a challenge, someone in need of enlightenment, etc. This, of course, is a risky and inadvisable move; one that I believe is unhealthy for the INFJ.)
If an INFJ is working from a healthy place, (s)he will likely be looking for these qualities in a relationship: openness and honesty, patience, genuineness, a minimum level of intellectual compatibility, good communication, friendship, perceptivity and receptiveness from his/her partner, some level of interest in social issues, and, if we’re being honest, thanks to the influencing powers of the inferior function (Se) physical attractiveness can and often does play a role (whether it should is a different matter!)
What do INFJs need to feel satisfied in a relationship?
Communicationmunicationmunication. They really struggle with partners that either cannot or will not communicate. Lees verder