I had intended to start this discussion elsewhere, but after reading the Fader interview I thought I'd comment here briefly. I joined the Lanaboards because I have a deep emotional connection to the music of Lana Del Rey. I feel like she is talking for me. I am also a student of them Myers-Briggs Temperament Indicator. I am an INFP. Based on what I've read on this site, I believe there are quite a few members that are also INFPs (see http://lanaboards.com/index.php?/topic/2833-myers-briggs-type-indicator/ hat tip to Colacunt.)
INFPs are relatively rare personality types representing 2-5% of the population. I speculate that Lizzy Grant is an INFP as well, which perhaps explains why so many INFPs are attracted to her. After reading the Fader article I am more convinced that she is. I will follow up in the conversations area as to exactly why I think this.
But to understand the INFP, you need to understand the following traits commoin to an INFPs: (see http://similarminds.com/jung/infp.html)
creative smart idealist loner attracted to sad things disorganized avoidant can be overwhelmed by unpleasant feelings prone to quitting prone to feelings of loneliness ambivalent of the rules solitary daydreams about people to maintain a sense of closeness focus on fantasies acts without planning low self confidence emotionally moody can feel defective prone to lateness likes esoteric things wounded at the core feels shame frequently losing things prone to sadness prone to dreaming about a rescuer disorderly observer easily distracted does not like crowds can act without thinking private can feel uncomfortable around others familiar with the darkside hermit more likely to support marijuana legalization can sabotage self likes the rain sometimes can't control fearful thoughts prone to crying prone to regret attracted to the counter culture can be submissive prone to feeling discouraged frequently second guesses self not punctual not always prepared can feel victimized prone to confusion prone to irresponsibility can be pessimistic
These traits are core to who we are. It is difficult to live in a world that has expectations of normalcy since we are anything but. The Fader article seems to highlight much of this.
Anyway, rather than hijack this thread I will continue this discussion elsewhere.
Oh, and as an aside ... we take criticism as a personal attack. There are many INFP blogs that discuss this issue ad nauseum. Imagine what she must have gone through 2012-2013. I would have been having suicidal thoughts on a daily basis as well.
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