INTROVERTED FEELING

Introverted feelers are idealistic, genuine, loyal and devoted. They possess a wealth of warmth and enthusiasm, but may have difficulty showing it until they are comfortable in the relationship or situation. They base judgements on whether something has personal value to them or those they care about. Introverted feeling is concerned with the values of the inner person, with things that are felt but are not easily expressed. Since our languages are made up of thinking terms rather than feeling terms, it can be difficult for feeling types to express themselves. That is especially true of an introverted feeler because the inner self is an unseen (by others) world. Because expressing themselves is often difficult, introverted feelers may retreat into a world of their own. They have great contributions to make to the world if they can learn to communicate their thoughts, feelings and perceptions, which often have great depth and go way beyond the obvious. Introverted feeling is similar to introverted thinking, except here everything is felt rather than thought. “Still waters run deep” aptly describes an introverted feeler. They have very intense feelings, but they seldom let them show. Introverted feelers, like introverted thinkers, are hard for others to understand. They can appear silent, inaccessible, moody or indifferent. An air of profound indifference is sometimes adopted as a means of defense. The demeanor is usually reserved and soft.

When supported by sensing (fsIT; R/R), they tend to have a keen ability to see the needs of the moment, and they try to meet them. They are adaptable and very capable, but tend to underestimate themselves. They find it very difficult to "toot their own horn", and may be overlooked at times.

When supported by intuition (fiST; R/E), they tend to have a keen sense of imagination and insight. They often have a gift for communication, but tend to be rather shy until they know someone well. They are often more comfortable with written, rather than spoken, words and may gravitate toward literature or poetry. They excel in areas that deal with human possibilities.