I can't for the life of me figure out how to quote what I wanted to address from what you posted. So hopefully italicization shall work:
"INFJs in particular, who need others' encouragement and approval to establish a positive self-image, struggle with feelings of alienation, and they often develope an ironic sense of humor that protects them from self-revelation and assures them of positive relationships.All I want to say is that, I can DEFINITELY relate to this.
I do have low self-esteem some moments of my life, and in those moments I do try and gain encouragement. "Does my hair look okay?" "What if they don't want to be friends with me?" blah blah blah and usually my trusted friends will support me and give me the compliments that I need. So i guess I admit it....I fish for compliments
As a child I was definitely the odd one out. I was a tomboy, wore glasses, and was socially awkward (the last statement still holds true unfortunately). I was bullied too, which didn't help. Still, i do have amazing friends who are far better people than the "popular kids" I once strived to be a part of.
As for an ironic sense of humour...I am known to poke fun at myself...and yet...it truly is only half-jokingly and half-serious. It's as if I'm trying to tell people: "This is who I am. I know I'm not the smartest, prettiest, funniest, best. I know I'm goofy, and weird but please, accept me...because if I can laugh at myself then I'll be okay with you laughing at me."
I don't know if those were the best explanations, but hopefully readers out there will understand where I come from.