How to you know when to end a relationship?

topic posted Wed, October 28, 2009 - 6:34 PM by  Rachel
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If you know it's not a "forever" thing, do you end it when you start drifting apart? Or do you spend the time together because you get along and gain from the other? How do you know when you've gotten everything from it that you should? Or am I overanalyzing once more?
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Rachel
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  • Re: How to you know when to end a relationship?

    Thu, October 29, 2009 - 11:44 AM
    I don't want to be stagnant, either...I think that's part of my frustration. But I should probably be more patient, and not jump the gun. I think there is still a lot to get from our relationship. I feel we are both really preoccupied at this time, but I shouldn't assume that's a permanent condition (I tend to do that). I know he's patient with my moods, so I will try to be as well.
    • Re: How to you know when to end a relationship?

      Thu, October 29, 2009 - 12:05 PM
      How do you communicate with the INFP? Don't you feel as if you're in a dance with ..your shadow?
      • Re: How to you know when to end a relationship?

        Thu, October 29, 2009 - 1:53 PM
        When I am not upset, we communicate really well. Intellectually, we're very in sync, and have similar values. The problem comes when I feel something is "wrong" and have a hard time explaining it logically. Even though he's an INFP, I'm much more towards the intuitive and emotional end, while he wants to discuss everything in a very rational way. That's really our only issue (besides our future plans not matching up at all...but that can't be helped).
        • Re: How to you know when to end a relationship?

          Thu, October 29, 2009 - 2:26 PM
          The INFP and 'rational discussion'? you mean he appears calm and all ... but rational? yes, INFPs seem to operate intuitively on a dimension different from that of dom.introverted intuitives, although they can know a great deal of things about people. It's as if the information comes through a different channel.
  • Re: How to you know when to end a relationship?

    Thu, November 5, 2009 - 6:53 PM
    I don't know how any one type could be considered hot, since it depends entirely on what you're attracted to. I like intelligence, kindness, good values...and of course physical attraction is just that, and not a type thing. I guess that's what makes it such a crapshoot.
    • Re: How to you know when to end a relationship?

      Thu, November 5, 2009 - 7:27 PM
      I dunno...I can honestly say that I am not very attracted to someone physically if there isn't some sort of personality connection. I can say that some people are physically and visually attractive but I am much more drawn to someone's personality than anything else. For me, that has always seemed a little weird because I KNOW that people look good but I think attraction is a whole different thing for me. I can honestly say that the notion of physical attraction is very foreign to me and for the most part it's emotions and connecting mentally. I think you can always have the physical with anyone, in any which way, where ever, but attraction is just something completely different to me. I want to connect with someone I am attracted to.
      As far as the INFP's I have known in my life I don't get that with them.
      They seem for the most part very sweet.
      I guess I could be surprised but I would think that I would probably either really anger, irritate or take things too far with one.
      And I would probably think it was good for them and I don't think INFP's like to be pushed. They get really angry when they are pushed.
      I think sometimes everyone needs a good shove.
      So when I think about if someone is attractive, I think I want to connect with them, and if I want to do that, then I project possible future possibilities with them, so it's difficult for me to imagine just physical attraction to someone.
      Is anyone else as convoluted as I am??
      Ha!

      Ed, I didn't number that so I hope I didn't loose you in the rambling paragraph :p, but I know you also always talk about pretty much not dating unless you can see yourself marrying that person.
      Am I right?

      • Re: How to you know when to end a relationship?

        Thu, November 5, 2009 - 8:56 PM
        Shifting, I think you took what I said differently than how I meant it. I'm not saying the two are separate from each other. Personality is definitely the major factor, but I don’t discount physical chemistry at all. A person would need to have some attributes I found attractive (and I would expect no less from them). I know I don’t want someone to overlook my physical appearance entirely, I want them to be attracted to me in that way too. If I’m not their type, someone else will be.

        If someone who was the blonde, super-muscular, all-american football player type happened to have the best personality in the world, I still could not be attracted to him. I truly believe there is a person out there made for me, who I will desire madly on all levels. I’m sure that person has the mental, emotional, and physical characteristics I’m most attracted to. Not perfect (no such thing), just perfect for ME. I think we are attracted to different people because they have some of the qualities our inner magnet is looking for…and it’s magnetized towards one person. It might sound silly to a lot of people, but that’s okay. I believe in soul mates, and if I still do after all the jaded crap I’ve been through, I’m pretty sure my belief isn’t going anywhere.
        • Re: How to you know when to end a relationship?

          Thu, November 5, 2009 - 9:06 PM
          NO no..I didn't take it the wrong way at all.
          I seriously don't have a physical "type" I am attracted to more than others.
          That's all I'm getting at.
          I think it's kinda weird to be honest.

          I think it's possible for some to have a ....more perfect mate for them... but I'm curious how often that person actually ends up in a different role in our lives than the ideal of having them as a lover.

          I guess I'm curious if others think that your "ideal mate" has to fit into the role of your lover/life partner/soulmate/spouse/whatever you wanna call it.
          • Ed
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            Re: How to you know when to end a relationship?

            Thu, November 5, 2009 - 9:40 PM
            1) Shif- No need to number, just do bullets instead. I do follow what you are saying much better though.

            2) We already talked about "hotness" way back in "What is Considered Hot to an INFJ" by Ed.

            3) You are right. I will not date a WOMAN (I will not date a girl-a girl implies immaturity) unless:
            I) She is an ESTP
            II) I see marriage as a possibility

            -ESTP is the qualifier for a woman to date me.

            4) Don't worry. I do not need to date to find out a woman's personality type. I will do the scouting before hand.

            5) Physical hotness is somewhat important to me (I am a guy-almost a man).
            -I prefer redheads.

  • Re: How to you know when to end a relationship?

    Fri, November 6, 2009 - 1:57 PM
    Awesome, Ed. Name it to claim it.

    I want an INxx. With brown hair, nice eyes and superior intelligence who is somewhat insane.

    Give us what we want, Universe! Please. :-)
    • Ed
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      Re: How to you know when to end a relationship?

      Fri, November 6, 2009 - 6:18 PM
      Are you guys laughing at me, or just happy for me?

      It doesn't matter either way I guess. INFJs always have too big of dreams.

      Don't worry Shif, I will still post here if/when I find the woman I hope to have.

      Wait, what am I saying, I am a bad ass, the correct way of rephrasing that last line is "when I find the woman I will have".

      INxx, brown hair, nice eyes, and superior intelligence who is somewhat insane Rachel? Huh, sounds like me.
      • Re: How to you know when to end a relationship?

        Fri, November 6, 2009 - 6:39 PM
        No, I'm not making fun of you at all.
        I really wish other people were as sure of themselves and what they want, it can be frustrating sometimes to feel like the only person who knows exactly how things should be.
        But I guess in our idealism and "big dreams" maybe sometimes it seems unrealistic to other people.
        I'm not talking about you Ed, I'm just rambling in general.

        It's like when my friends say " why do you think that?" and I always say " I just know"
        I don't think that always sits very well with a lot of people. I guess what I "know" doesn't always make a lot of sense or isn't a good enough reason for most people.
        It's a shame really.
        The world would be a much better place.
        :P
        • Re: How to you know when to end a relationship?

          Sat, November 7, 2009 - 3:53 AM
          I was using the word 'hot' in the classic sense - chemistry stuff. It's true that it all depends on the persons who interact there. However, let's say INFPs can have pretty ok (I'm not going to say 'high') hormonal levels, so to speak. It's true though that INFJs are not at all lacking in this respect, either ;-).
          • Re: How to you know when to end a relationship?

            Sun, November 8, 2009 - 12:42 AM
            I get you on that knowing but not knowing why part, Shifting, as well as being attracted to the inner person (I guess everyone is saying that here too?). In high school the hot looking popular guys were often a turn off for me. I liked them to have a depth of character and enough physical prowess that I didn't feel like I had to protect us both if there was trouble.

            Years ago I imagined that I would be with an Asian guy who would be a good friend and be physically savvy. But funny thing about tuning into those unknown knowing feelings - sometimes they get a little cross-wired. I actually met my match at an Asian Kung Fu dojo but he turned out to be a Brit.

            Sometimes I wonder if I know what will unfold because I desire it or because I'm simply picking up on the most ultimate plan that is lining up for me from all the hope, thoughts and desires I'd been sending out.

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