Savage Idealist
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- Aug 17, 2010
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- MBTI Type
- ENFP
- Enneagram
- 6w7
- Instinctual Variant
- sp/so
Lately I've been reconsidering wether or not I'm actually an extravert or not (and no, not based on simplistic stereotypes). For one thing my Fi and Ne are pretty much equal in strength and use as my highest functions; but I think my Ne might be higher which would therefore mean that I'm ENFP. Thing is though I have never associated myself as being an extroverted people oreinted person, so I usually dismiss any though of being an extrovert. But I've been learning through previous discussion on MBTI that extroverts are not always the social butterflies/super energetic people that they're typed to be as introverts are not always the reclusive loner they're typed to be; both types are capable of being very social around others.
Also I have taken into consideration that my appreant introversion may be the result of an extreme shyness. For one, I have Asperger's syndrome, which has limited the overall use of my social skills. It has led to many, many awkward moments in socializing with others at a young age, and has made me very shy (almost socially anxious) around others and reluctant to speak with strangers. But if I'm with someone I know fairly well (or someone I don't know very well) and neither of us are speaking to one another I'll try to initiate some level of conversation, usually in order to get to know them better and break the awkward silence. That's also why I like typologycentral and other internet forums; they give me a chance to communicate with people easier and socialize without the physical limitation of my condition.
I'm also a very idea focused person, I constantly (like all the time) think of various unrelated ideas on different metters in life and how things could always turn out. Most of this goes on within my head but I usually do (try to anyway) share my ideas with other people when I can to see what they might say about it. Does Ne need to be shared out with other people, or can Ne be mostly internal thought on the theoretical application of ideas in the present and future world?
So anyone have any suggestions?
Also I have taken into consideration that my appreant introversion may be the result of an extreme shyness. For one, I have Asperger's syndrome, which has limited the overall use of my social skills. It has led to many, many awkward moments in socializing with others at a young age, and has made me very shy (almost socially anxious) around others and reluctant to speak with strangers. But if I'm with someone I know fairly well (or someone I don't know very well) and neither of us are speaking to one another I'll try to initiate some level of conversation, usually in order to get to know them better and break the awkward silence. That's also why I like typologycentral and other internet forums; they give me a chance to communicate with people easier and socialize without the physical limitation of my condition.
I'm also a very idea focused person, I constantly (like all the time) think of various unrelated ideas on different metters in life and how things could always turn out. Most of this goes on within my head but I usually do (try to anyway) share my ideas with other people when I can to see what they might say about it. Does Ne need to be shared out with other people, or can Ne be mostly internal thought on the theoretical application of ideas in the present and future world?
So anyone have any suggestions?