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Two INFP cats The Curtain Explorer

Same lean on all four dimensions.

INFPThe Curtain Explorer

Prefers quiet · Tries new things · Stays close · Goes with the moment

It often hides behind the curtain and pops out when a paper bag rustles. After playing, it loops back to your legs, rubs against you once and wanders off again. When it sleeps and when it plays depends on the day.

Read the type guide · INFP

Four dimensions, side by side

  • Social style

    Same
    INFP
    Prefers quiet
  • New experiences

    Same
    INFP
    Tries new things
  • Closeness

    Same
    INFP
    Stays close
  • Daily rhythm

    Same
    INFP
    Goes with the moment

Where their days may overlap

Two cats of the same type share one description, so on paper their habits match on every dimension. Similar habits can mean easy company, and also wanting the same spot at the same time.

Social style

The Curtain Explorer · Behind the curtain
INFP · Prefers quiet Behind the curtain

It watches the trees from behind the curtain, where nobody walks past.

They may choose the same quiet spot. Offer several quiet resting places, in different rooms or at different heights, so each can be alone without having to guard a favorite corner.

New experiences

The Curtain Explorer · Playing in the paper
INFP · Tries new things Playing in the paper

A sheet of packing paper is today’s find: it steps in, listens to the rustle and tries another fold.

They may reach a new box, bag or toy at the same time. Put out two boxes instead of one and rotate the toys, so neither has to wait its turn to look.

Closeness

The Curtain Explorer · A loop, then back to you
INFP · Stays close A loop, then back to you

After a wander it loops back to you and presses its cheek into your hand.

They may want the same lap. Sit where there is room on both sides, give each cat some time with you on its own, and pause the petting now and then so either one can leave.

Daily rhythm

The Curtain Explorer · Dozing on the soft rug
INFP · Goes with the moment Dozing on the soft rug

It dozes off on the round rug when it gets sleepy, whatever the clock says.

Play may start at any hour, and one cat’s burst of energy may land in the middle of the other’s nap. Keep food, water, litter and resting places steady even when the day is not, and set up a nap spot away from where they play.

Introducing two cats

These steps are the same for any two cats, whatever their types. Go at the pace of the less comfortable cat.

  1. Give the newcomer a separate room with its own food, water, litter, hiding place and bed.
  2. When both cats are relaxed, swap bedding or other items that carry their scent.
  3. Let them see each other briefly through a secure barrier, then move on to short, supervised meetings.
  4. If either cat tenses up, go back a step and give them time apart.
Read the step-by-step introduction guide

More pairings

This compares type descriptions for fun. How two cats actually get along depends on each cat and their home. How it works