Thalassa
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- May 3, 2009
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- MBTI Type
- ISFP
- Enneagram
- 6w7
- Instinctual Variant
- sx
Would that be more "real" like one's id, ego, or superego? That is, what do most heavy Fi-users view as being themselves? Following their desires? Having control over their behavior? I thought it would be most like someone's superego but now I'm not so sure.
The authenticity would be much more idealistic than merely following one's desires in most cases. I would definitely say ego or superego as opposed to the id, for sure. There is certainly a streak of perfectionism in xNFPs that would never allow them to just follow their desires. However, ESFPs might be more inclined in that direction of id-fueled desire, but only if really unstable.
I can't speak for xSFPs as much, but I know with xNFPs the Fi is driven by a personal ethical philosophy that may or may not match up to the norms of the society around them. Fi is more likely to hold on to it's "inner truth" than to compromise for the sake of the gang. Fi will fight to stand up for what it believes in if that value is threatened in any way.