I know we balance as we develop in age but...

[prplchknz]

do you think having kids is a catalyst for NPs to become more SJish? I mean they'll never be SJ but i dunno its my theory why everyone's parents are SJs at least the majority of. if my mom hadn't told me what she was like when she was younger i'd have guess ESFJ but knowing about her history i can say INFx Possibly ISFP but i dunno. anyways done rambling.

 

[OrangeAppled]

People may develop traits & behaviors associated with other types in order to fill a role, yes.

That said, my ENTP dad is still unmistakably ENTP. I wouldn't ever confuse him for an SJ.

I know lots of old people via my church and most seem actually easier to type than young people. People seem to get more comfortable with who they are as they age & their personalities can appear more pronounced actually. Perhaps there is a "balance" in the thinking, which may look like maturity and wisdom, but the visible personalities don't all blur into one "balanced" type.

 

[five sounds]

People may develop traits & behaviors associated with other types in order to fill a role, yes.

That said, my ENTP is still unmistakably ENTP. I wouldn't ever confuse him for an SJ.

I know lots of old people via my church and most seem actually easier to type than young people. People seem to get more comfortable with who they are as they age & their personalities can appear more pronounced actually. Perhaps there is a "balance" in the thinking, which may look like maturity and wisdom, but the visible personalities don't all blur into one "balanced" type.

This is beautiful. I hope I'm the most balanced and true ENFP letting all my colors shine brightly one day. I'm working on it

 

[Julius_Van_Der_Beak]

I have an INFP mom.

She does not look like an SJ at all.

I know lots of old people via my church and most seem actually easier to type than young people. People seem to get more comfortable with who they are as they age & their personalities can appear more pronounced actually.

Interesting. I have observed the same thing with late twenties vs early twenties. Although, this is unfortunately not universally true.

I hadn't phrased it in terms of type, but as people get older, they seem to get more comfortable in their own skin.