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Are Ps More Sensitive Than Js?

freeeekyyy

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Based on my observations, it seems that as a general rule, P types, whether T or F, are more affected by their own emotional state than J types in making a decision. Even INFJs maintain a certain level of "disconnect" and distance when analyzing a situation or interacting with an individual that P types lack. Among Ps, even INTPs become very invested in their ideas to a point where any criticism of an idea or concept is a personal attack on the individual. I don't *think* I'm that way, and based on interactions with my "fellow Js," I don't think they are either. Am I way off on this observation? Let me know your opinion...
 

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Based on my observations, it seems that as a general rule, P types, whether T or F, are more affected by their own emotional state than J types in making a decision. Even INFJs maintain a certain level of "disconnect" and distance when analyzing a situation or interacting with an individual that P types lack. Among Ps, even INTPs become very invested in their ideas to a point where any criticism of an idea or concept is a personal attack on the individual. I don't *think* I'm that way, and based on interactions with my "fellow Js," I don't think they are either. Am I way off on this observation? Let me know your opinion...

This can sometimes describe me. I wish it didn't, and I'm trying to change that, but yeah.
 

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I dunno.....my current thoughts are that there are a lot of Js, especially TJs, who don't realize how sensitive they are......a 3rd or 4th place Fi can become very offended but the person doesn't realize that's where the conflict is.
 

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I should add that I'm not trying to make an absolute statement. It's relative, of course.
 

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Maybe just sensitive about different things sometimes??
 

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Based on my observations, it seems that as a general rule, P types, whether T or F, are more affected by their own emotional state than J types in making a decision. Even INFJs maintain a certain level of "disconnect" and distance when analyzing a situation or interacting with an individual that P types lack. Among Ps, even INTPs become very invested in their ideas to a point where any criticism of an idea or concept is a personal attack on the individual. I don't *think* I'm that way, and based on interactions with my "fellow Js," I don't think they are either. Am I way off on this observation? Let me know your opinion...

Js seem to snap a whole lot easier and quicker then P types. ISTJs seem to snap less and less in there old age and fall to a more sensitive Fi towards the world. And I dont mean sensitive as in they get offended easily. My INTJ dad in his old age gets offended easily.

And it sounds like you are jduging P types from a J stand point, but judging J from a J standpoint. Here is a P standpoint of how J types are.
 

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I think maybe Js are better at hiding it? Not sure if there's an actual "sensitivity" difference. I presume you mean emotionally - certainly Fi seems more sensitive in general vs. Fe, not sure if that also applies to Ts though (esp. since TPs would be Fe, etc).

Then again, Js also seem more....outgoing about expressing strong disagreement. Maybe. I don't know.
 

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I think maybe Js are better at hiding it? Not sure if there's an actual "sensitivity" difference. I presume you mean emotionally - certainly Fi seems more sensitive in general vs. Fe, not sure if that also applies to Ts though (esp. since TPs would be Fe, etc).

Then again, Js also seem more....outgoing about expressing strong disagreement. Maybe. I don't know.

That seems to wrap it up pretty good IMO.
 

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I've been told I'm pretty cold and insensitive at times... And my husband (a J) has been told he has too big of a heart and too sensitive at times. For me it seems to depend on the subject matter.... I know I'm more sensitive about somethings than my husband is.... And I know there are things he's more sensitive towards than I am. :shrug: Just depends.
 

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I think what you're describing is more about Fi and Ti doms/auxs. The subjectivity of these functions makes them more sensitive and personally invested in things, whereas Fe and Te dom/aux require more objective distance to operate.
 

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I think what you're describing is more about Fi and Ti doms/auxs. The subjectivity of these functions makes them more sensitive and personally invested in things, whereas Fe and Te dom/aux require more objective distance to operate.
From what I've experienced, Fe doms are very sensitive and volatile.
 

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^ true. Fe doms are very aware of interpersonal communication.

I think what you're describing is more about Fi and Ti doms/auxs. The subjectivity of these functions makes them more sensitive and personally invested in things, whereas Fe and Te dom/aux require more objective distance to operate.

:yes:
 

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I think what you're describing is more about Fi and Ti doms/auxs. The subjectivity of these functions makes them more sensitive and personally invested in things, whereas Fe and Te dom/aux require more objective distance to operate.

Absolutely. My post wasn't meant as an attack on P types by the way, just something that seems, in my experience, to mostly hold true. Actually, after thinking about it some more, I think introversion/extraversion plays a greater role. Te/Fe aren't really emotionally invested, but neither are Se/Ne, and Si/Ni can be very invested in their own perceptions.
 

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Absolutely. My post wasn't meant as an attack on P types by the way, just something that seems, in my experience, to mostly hold true. Actually, after thinking about it some more, I think introversion/extraversion plays a greater role. Te/Fe aren't really emotionally invested, but neither are Se/Ne, and Si/Ni can be very invested in their own perceptions.

Hehe, well when you get into introversion/extroversion I have no input. Me and my husband are both introverts. That's our only common letter. :smile: I think part of his sensitivity comes from the environment he grew up in though.
 

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Simple answer: No.

I remain emotionally detached from feedback. If you read my reaction as emotional, well, I could say more but it'd give away secrets... let's just say that I'm not.
 

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From what I've experienced, Fe doms are very sensitive and volatile.

^ true. Fe doms are very aware of interpersonal communication.



:yes:

I can say the same about Fi-doms, therefore I think pointing fingers is pointless.

I too think that it doesnt matter whether you are p or J; with Js it is often the case that they repress their true feelings and dont show them in a situation and that you may have actually hurt them with a thing tho you got no reaction from them.

I couldnt answer the question if any type is actually more sensitive than any other, what is true tho definitly is that that type who isnt sensitive at all, is missing out on a lot of what it means to be human
 

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Just based on my friends most to least sensitive:

ESFJ
ISFP
ENTJ
ESFJ
ESxx
ISTP
ESTJ
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INTP
and of course me way down here at the bottom :newwink:

I see no J/P correlation, but there are a bunch of F's piled up at the top :).
 

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No entp friends ? You dont know what you are missing !
 
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