Dancing_Queen
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- Jul 18, 2013
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- MBTI Type
- ENTJ
- Enneagram
- 8w7
- Instinctual Variant
- sx/so
Hello :hi:
I’ve been trying to determine my type on my own to no avail, so I decided to register and ask for help. I always thought of myself as an introverted, but since I started taking online Jung/MBTI tests (yes, I know they’re not reliable) I score as ESFP and when taking Cognitive Functions tests, usually either ESFP or ENFP.
But the last one I took, with no rush I got ISFP. I’ve never considered that option because I always get ExxP, but the funny thing is the girl I most identify with (at least in behavior) is an ISFP. The difference is that I’m definitely more enthusiastic about things, and more outspoken in most situations. When I read about temperaments I always identify as SP, but there's a lot of me in the ENFP description.
The only thing I’m 100% positive is that I’m an Enneagram Type 8w7 (sx/so/sp/), which according to some people, can interfere in how you are typed because people tend to correlate the 9 types with MBTI. I'm including this because the type 8 main drive is to control, while people describe ISFPs as having a "go with the flow" attitude. This is the struggle I've been in for my whole life.
ISFP
Things I identify with:
Things I don’t identify with:
ESFP
Things I identify with:
Things I don't identify with:
ENFP
Things I identify with:
Things I don’t identify with:
I really don’t mean to stereotype anyone, but after reading not only descriptions of these types but a lot threads on their habits on this and other forums, these are the common traits found.
Loong Great Wall of Text I know, but desperate times…
I appreciate any kind of input and info. Thanks in advance.
I’ve been trying to determine my type on my own to no avail, so I decided to register and ask for help. I always thought of myself as an introverted, but since I started taking online Jung/MBTI tests (yes, I know they’re not reliable) I score as ESFP and when taking Cognitive Functions tests, usually either ESFP or ENFP.
But the last one I took, with no rush I got ISFP. I’ve never considered that option because I always get ExxP, but the funny thing is the girl I most identify with (at least in behavior) is an ISFP. The difference is that I’m definitely more enthusiastic about things, and more outspoken in most situations. When I read about temperaments I always identify as SP, but there's a lot of me in the ENFP description.
The only thing I’m 100% positive is that I’m an Enneagram Type 8w7 (sx/so/sp/), which according to some people, can interfere in how you are typed because people tend to correlate the 9 types with MBTI. I'm including this because the type 8 main drive is to control, while people describe ISFPs as having a "go with the flow" attitude. This is the struggle I've been in for my whole life.
ISFP
Things I identify with:
- I’m highly visual, I love color pallets (I used list my color pencils when I was in primary school, divide them by group and assign them to my imaginary students) ;
- Aesthetic in every way, beauty itself touches and inspires me;
- I have a special thing for marveling at the sky beauty no matter what kind of weather it is and take many pictures of it;
- The word people most associate with me is “mysteriousâ€, but I don’t really see it;
- People are often surprised with the things I say and do, but to me they are obviously who I am;
- I’m very lazy unless it comes to dancing or taking a bath;
- I need aircon and other forms of comfort like people need air;
- I extremely value privacy, if you ever go through my stuff it’s over;
- I always know when someone is faking it and it both pisses me off and disgusts me;
- I detest people who think they are very smart or are cocky in any other way;
- Uptight people who can’t let loose and have fun annoy me;
- I can’t stand people who need to drawn attention to themselves at all times;
- I’m allergic to jealous and condescending people;
- I can’t deal with people who have no opinion of their own and agree with anything others say, even when it’s me;
- I’m known for looking distant and even “cold†at times, but I’m really warm and friendly on the inside;
- I can’t talk about my feelings with other people At ALL, unless anonymously online;
- I usually get crazy nervous before presenting something at school, but end up being great at it, I’ve been asked if I too any course in public speech;
- I can’t stand being interrupted;
- Vulgar language makes me wanna leave the room;
- I have a habit of finding music that relates to what people are going trough to make mix cds and give it to them because I think music is the best therapy;
- I absolutely LOATH when someone drops by uninvited and unannounced;
- When people beat around the bush or babble about, and when they finally get to the point you're like " that's it?"
- I also would never initiate anything, though I'm more dominant (or at least independent) during relationships, I'm completely passive when it comes to making a move. I just can't do it, it's gotta come from the other person.
Things I don’t identify with:
- I don’t go looking for conflict but I don’t shy away from it either;
- I only sleep because I need to, I don't really like the idea of wasting time;
- I'm humble but aware when I'm really good at something, I don't have trouble accepting praise and compliments;
I always have a goal in mind,I don't just 'go with the flow"; - I have no problem speaking my mind when hurt, insulted or needing/wanting something from someone, I don't swallow my feelings;
- I like attention and me taking charge always end up happening even when I try to avoid it (but I don’t necessarily like the responsibility that comes with it);
- I’m always attracted by sensitive and cute people, specially ones who seem to need protection and someone to stand up for them (I’ve read that ISFPs tend to prefer “strong†people who can protect them);
ESFP
Things I identify with:
- I'm very sensual, love good music, fashion, food and loong baths with all the shenanigans I have a right to;
- I'm a very honest and direct person;
- I'm very impulsive and can be emotional;
- I love to play practical jokes like scaring people;
- I sometimes act or say something eccentric just to see people's reactions;
- I'm playful and spontaneous;
- I talk a lot, and if I'm happy or excited I'm quite loud ant speak very fast;
- I'm a celebratory person, I live for dates like Halloween and Christmas;
- I have definite tastes and preferences;
- I'm willing to take the good with the bad;
- I'm easily upset or offended;
- I enjoy work and work hard, as long as it's fun and I'm not left alone to do mundane tasks;
- I need to be allowed to express myself, stay active, and collaborate with others;
- I feel most alive when things are straight-forward, and I'm told that I'm loved;
- I'm naturally very generous, sometimes too much;
Things I don't identify with:
- I do hold grudges and don't forget easily;
- I'm not aggressive or obvious when it comes to attraction, I prefer things to happen naturally;
- I thin of other people before doing or saying things the majority of the time;
- I can take criticism very well;
- I rather die than waste time talking about nails, hair, cars, sports and other things like that;
- I'm not open and trusty with strangers AT ALL;
- I'm not narrow minded or prone to stereotyping;
- I can take criticism well;
- I'm not reckless when it comes to potential dangerous things, I actually can be a bit paranoid about safety;
ENFP
Things I identify with:
- I’m open-minded, imaginative, caring and outgoing;
- I have short attention span and a big diversity of interests;
- I’m excellent at connecting the dots, especially when it comes to people;
- I’m unconventional, irreverent, and unimpressed by authority;
- I’m incredibly perceptive, you can usually sense if someone has hidden motives;
- I use lots of colorful language and expressions. I’m quite the storyteller;
- I’m pretty good at motivating people to do things (or persuading them, I’m not really sure what is it I do, but it always works);
- I strive for "win-win" situations;
- I have lively sense of humor and I’m dramatic;
- I don't care if others don't understand me, as long as I understand myself;
- I often don't follow through with my flirting or professed feelings;
- I’m the least likely to feel overwhelmed. I actually enjoy chaos;
- I have a talent for evoking beautiful imagery;
- I need freedom and room to grow;
- I have a strong sense of purpose in life;
- I never know where my heart will take me, but I’m willing to follow it anywhere;
Things I don’t identify with:
- I don’t need constant validation from other people;
- I don’t mold myself according to who I’m interacting with;
- I’m not the type to hug or touch people unless we’re really close;
- I always notice first thing when there’s anything remotely different in someone’s appearance, even if I can’t quite point what;
- I’m not attracted to “dark and brooding†people at all, I’d never look at one of them twice (ENFPs are supposedly crazy for INTJs );
- I don't know if I could ever see myself as idealist, I'm quite realistic and even cynical about people, it's very hard for me to believe someone has changed for the better;
- I don't thin anyone would ever describe me as goofy or clingy;
- I used to be brutally honest when my opinion was asked until recently, when I learned to have more tact. I would never lie though;
- I'm highly visual and aesthetic, love fashion and beautiful people, though I'm sometimes too lazy to dress up;
- When it comes to relationships, I'm not nearly as needy as the descriptions I read, I'm ok with being alone;
- I can start relationships easily, but I'm not open at all until I feel safe;
- I've never had problems breaking up with someone and would never hang on to an unhappy or unhealthy relationship;
I really don’t mean to stereotype anyone, but after reading not only descriptions of these types but a lot threads on their habits on this and other forums, these are the common traits found.
Loong Great Wall of Text I know, but desperate times…
I appreciate any kind of input and info. Thanks in advance.