The INFJ personality type is one of the types that usually has extremely strong emotional intelligence skills. We can easily pick up on what others are feeling, and we read microexpressions and body language. We naturally consider the thoughts and feelings of others, and so we usually have an easy time communicating.

However, the INFJ personality type also can have big problems with communication. One of the biggest issues we have with communication in relationships actually stems from our ability to read other people so easily. Because we can read the energy of another person quickly, it’s almost like we can read their mind. We anticipate their needs and tune into their mood instantly. We know what’s bothering them without having to ask them about it.

This ability to read the energy of other people is so easy for the INFJ personality type that we don’t have to think about it, or try to do any of these things. It’s automatic and second nature. So, we tend to forget that other people can’t do this, and we tend to expect that others will be able to read our minds.

INFJ personality types also have trouble expressing our needs. We often assume that other people will read our facial expression, notice our change in mood, and pick up on the fact that something is bothering us, without us having to say anything at all. This is not a realistic expectation of others, and it doesn’t usually work. Quite the opposite. In fact, it can be the cause of a lot of arguments, because when the other person doesn’t pick up on exactly what is going on with the INFJ, the INFJ can feel neglected and unloved, and like we are not seen and not heard.

There is a way for INFJ personality types to improve communication with their loved ones, no matter what MBTI personality type those loved ones might be. Watch the video to find out more.

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