MBTI Types Hiding Their Crush

How Each Myers Briggs Type Tries to Hide Their Crush

 - And why they want to -

INFJ

The INFJ will fight desperately to keep their crush a secret until they are absolutely certain of their feelings, and the feelings of the one they're crushing on. They will avoid rejection like the plague.
They like to keep their personal lives just that. Personal.
The INFJ is often extremely good at hiding their feelings. They are cautious and precise, and experts of self control. They will take care to control their body language and words until they are ready. When they are ready, they will be extremely affectionate.
If you like an INFJ but you don't know if they feel the same just remember how cautious they are. If they are even just chatting with you, that's a good sign.

ENTP

The ENTP often does not feel the need to hide their crush. In fact, they normally want to do quite the opposite. ENTP will not crush over someone they would be embarrassed to date, so anyone they do crush over, they want the world to know they have excellent taste. They are almost obsessive over their crush updating their screensaver to a picture of their crush, texting with them all day, and talking of nothing else but all of the fine qualities and good looks of the one they're crushing on.
 When it comes to actually flirting with their crush, the ENTP may become uncharacteristically shy, awkward, and perhaps come off as quirky or strange. But only at first. They have little to no fear of rejection, generally thinking they would be a great catch for anyone. Fortunately, this confidence normally works in their favor, and they normally get who they want.

ESFJ

ESFJ's are quite confident, and they will not try too hard to hide their crush. Instead, they will attempt to keep things light and comfortable. They may only seem slightly interested in a person who in reality they are head-over-heals in love with. They will do a great job of making their crush comfortable.
 If their crush is dating someone else, or there is some other obstacle in the way, they may feel the need to keep their feelings secret so they don't run the risk of hurting anyone. Still, they will find it hard to not flirt, and people will likely notice.
On the other hand, ESFJs often seem to be flirting when they are actually just being the kind person they are. It can be confusing to be on the receiving end of the ESFJ's attentions, as they may act the same with their crush as they would with anyone else. But if their crush shows interest, they will be confident enough to pursue a relationship.

ISFP
ISFP's will attempt to hide their crush for one purpose: Mystique.
They relish the idea of forbidden or secret love. That being said, they aren't very good at it. They will throw huge hints into light conversation, use social media to post vague poems or paintings of love, wanting everyone to know their heart belongs to someone but trying to keep the "who" a mystery. They flirt with their crush strongly and obviously, especially over texting or messages. They would love to think no one knows who they're pining for, but this is seldom the case.

ISTJ
The ISTJ doesn't enjoy hiding their feelings. They believe it is dishonest and unfair to their crush and other suitors they may have been entertaining beforehand. They also feel it is pointless to hide their feelings. They in no way want to be rejected, but they can handle it better than many other types.
If they are unsure of how they feel, they may attempt to keep it on the low until they're sure. If they do decide to keep their feelings secret, they will do a wonderful job of it. But you may notice them singing to themselves, having trouble eating or focusing on work, or becoming suddenly very affectionate and sensitive towards their family and friends.

ENFP
ENFPs love to be in love. They will enjoy the uncertainty and suspense of the early stages of a crush, and love getting to know a person. But they aren't as subtle as they want to believe. They do not have a very objective image of themselves, and may not realize how obvious they are being. They believe their heart is locked deep within a vault in their souls, but in reality it's worn on their sleeve.

INTJ
When an INTJ is interested in someone, they will become huge showoffs. You will notice that when their crush enters the room they transform from a dull robot into a cocky, witty, childlike, energetic showoff. They will try to exploit their intelligence, wit, and dashing good looks at every available moment. If confronted by their friends they will outright deny their crush in order to protect their pride in case their affections are not returned.
INTJs fear rejection, but they are also confident and pretty good at gauging if their crush is two-way. If they feel confident enough, they will stop hiding their feelings. They will become uncharacteristically thoughtful and caring towards their crush, and make their feelings known.

ESTP

ESTPs are atrociously horrid at hiding their feelings. They are intense and passionate people, and they love to show affection. Trying to keep their crush beneath the surface often backfires in explosions of flirtatious behavior at inconvenient or inappropriate times.
 They often either are unaware of their inappropriate behavior, or they simply don't care.
ESTPs in love may become extremely inarticulate, making what they intended to be a flirtatious compliment into an offensive insult. This is totally unintentional on their part, and when they realize it they will feel really bad about it, apologize, and explain what they truly meant.

ENFJ
When it serves their purposes ENFJs are calculating and borderline manipulative, flirts. They are masters of intrigue, vagueness, and discretion. They know how to show just enough interest to clue in their crush, but hide it just enough to preserve their pride and prevent open rejection. They are very patient, and are willing to wait a long time for their crush to sort out whether or not they feel the same.
 If an ENFJ has a crush on you and hasn't revealed it openly, you may notice certain behaviors.They may find excuses to give you a compliment, or touch you casually. Right after they make a move like this, they will immediately repeat this action with any other girl/boy in the room in order to cover their tracks, and maybe to make you a little jealous. They will also say very vague things which could have a plethora of different meanings. They will expect you to be able to decode these vague comments, and if you can, it is a sign to the ENFJ that the connection is two-way.


INFP

The INFP would love to believe that no one on earth knows their secret crush. But in reality, the INFP is usually the last person to realize they have a crush on someone. They work so hard to convince everyone else they don't have a crush on someone, they end up believing it themselves.
 But no matter how much they deny it to themselves and everyone else, when they have feelings for someone they will find it next to impossible to conceal it.
 They love falling in love, and they want to be with the object of their affection 24/7. If they can't be with them, they still feel the need to be in constant contact. To some types, this behavior will come off as clingy, or eccentric, maybe even obsessive. But to someone who truly appreciates the INFP, it will be seen as devotion and passion. The INFP should be careful not to give their love to someone who does not appreciate them. They will not be happy with someone who doesn't notice or care about all the little things they do.
If an INFP has a crush on you, you will notice certain behaviors. The INFP will find a million excuses to text you, call you, invite you over, give you little gifts or write sweet little notes. They will try to do every little thing they can to make you comfortable, from laughing at your jokes when no one else will to getting you a glass of water at the slightest sign that you might be about to cough.

ESTJ

The ESTJ is very cautious and wary of even possessing feelings, let alone revealing them. They will attempt to be discreet, but they aren't the best at flirting anyway. Instead of complimenting or showing off, they will show their interest by offering practical care and assistance to their crush. For instance, helping you study for a test, or offering to help you organize your garage. To them, this is an excuse to spend time with you as well as proving themselves as a beneficial friend.
 They become extremely nervous, and maybe a tad awkward around their crush. They may stumble over their words or frequently lose their train of thought. They may become figity and find it hard to sit still.

ESFP

The ESFP generally does a little harmless flirting with pretty much any attractive girl/boy they meet, so it's not hard for them to hide it when they have a real crush on someone. They will try to play it cool, but perhaps lay it on a little more thick than normal when flirting with their crush. They'll love an excuse to sit by you, hug you, or even play games with you on their team. If confronted by their friends, they will probably deny their crush, but do so with a beet-red blush and a dimpled smile.

ISFJ

ISFJs are horrible liars, so if you ask them outright if they have a crush on someone, they're pretty helpless to deny it. They believe in honesty, but they also believe in privacy and expect others to respect theirs.
 They may become even defensive or angry if you press them about their feelings before they're ready to share. If they've been hurt in the past, they will be especially cautious of revealing their feelings.
 But as they are horrible liars who feel things strongly, they will likely be very bad at hiding their crush. They can be quite flirtatious without even realizing it. They will compliment their crush, find excuses to be near them, especially hug them, and blush at the slightest sign that their crush returns their affections.
 The ISFJ loves being in love, they'll sing and dance and skip about as they do their chores with glee. They love daydreaming about their crush almost as much as they love being near them.

INTP

INTPs pride themselves on their wit. They relish the idea of being a mystery to others, and they're pretty good at it. They like dropping vague hints and flirting subtly. They see themselves as a great catch, and are pretty confident their crush will feel the same.
 Even if they don't end up making a move, and they get a new girlfriend/boyfriend, you still won't ever be certain if they had a crush on you or not, and that's just the way they want it.
 If you want to be with the INTP, pay close attention to their words and vague hints, because when they say one thing, they may mean something quite different.

ISTP

 The ISTP is pretty decent at hiding their crush. They may become a little flustered around their crush, but it won't be that obvious unless you're looking for it.
The ISTP crushes over people fairly easily. If you catch their interest all you'd have to do would be to hint you feel the slightest attraction to them, compliment them once, or share one common interest, this will be enough to tell them they have a chance with you. They're not much of leaders, so it may be up to you to make the first move. They don't want to be rejected, but if you're worth it to them they will probably take the risk.

ENTJ

The ENTJ can only keep their crush a secret for the amount of time it takes to type text. As soon as they are interested in you, they will be all over it. They will see you as a conquest to be won, and they are very good at getting what they work for. They act first and think later, so be wary of empty promises. They will certainly mean what they say when they say it. But plans change, and they will expect you to understand that and be flexible with them.
 They come on very strong, and are excellent at figuring out exactly what you want from them. They will become everything you ever wanted, at least at first. Once they feel they've won your heart, they will let you see their true selves, and expect you to accept who they are.
 ENTJs are a whirlwind of romance and they get very caught up in the moment, sometimes forgetting that actions have consequences. But if the ENTJ senses that you truly understand and respect them for who they are, they will love you fiercely, protect you from all harm, and commit for the long haul.



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