Reflection
At work the INFJ door slam often arrives without fireworks: a steady withdrawal of participation, minimal replies, and a quiet refusal to re-engage. It is less a dramatic exit than a protective recalibration—an attempt to preserve inner coherence when repeated crossings of limits feel impossible to tolerate.
Notice the small signals before the door fully closes: delayed replies, careful phrasing, a shrinking social presence at meetings, or a new habit of saying no to non-essential requests. Recognising these early allows an introvert to act with intention rather than react from exhaustion.
Practical responses are gentle and concrete: name a single boundary you can hold for now, craft a short script to explain it, and plan a private reset that replenishes energy. If conversations have already hardened, choose small repair steps—clarify intent, offer concise expectations, and allow time for mutual recalibration rather than forcing instant resolution.