Silveresque
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So...I'm thinking I'm probably So first, otherwise I wouldn't constantly be trying to figure out how everything I do will be perceived by others.
So that should make me So/Sp, right? But there's a problem with that.
So/Sp's are loyal to the group, not the individual, and I'm definitely the other way around. I don't care about politics, or groups, or communities. I'm definitely more loyal to individuals than groups.
So that should make me So/Sx then, right? Well, maybe.
So/Sx's find security from individuals rather than groups, so that works. But the problem I have with this variant is that sp is last.
What is sp last like? Less fearful of safety concerns? Does that make them less careful? I care a lot about physical comfort, and I usually notice right away when a room is too hot or cold, and I think about whether what I'm eating is unhealthy. And I always try to make sure I get enough sleep each night. How could I possibly be sp last?
I'm still confused...
So that should make me So/Sp, right? But there's a problem with that.
Social/self-pres
This type appears One-like also, but for different reasons. This time, the social instinct combines with the self-pres to give this subtype a strong desire to know where they fit within the group, with whom they can make strong alliances. Conversely, they can counterphobicaly oppose groups. They are usually political in some form. Adhering to rules is seen as very important to this type. They have issues with authority, such as distrusting reactively or trusting too vehemently. This is the result of their lack of a close connection to people (a function of the undeveloped sexual instinct). Their allegiance is not to individuals but to a group of like-minded others. This subtype could possibly find themselves in jobs such as with the police of firefighting force, and in such professions where it is possible to identify with a group which has clearly defined rules and purposes. On the up side, these are people with a strong moral compass; they can be counted on to do the right thing. They do volunteer work. They become politicians. They are generally solid people. On the down side, their "us against them" thinking can turn into bigotry, paranoia, and "playing the martyr."
In relationships, they can appear almost Two-like sometimes. Their need for people in their lives, coupled with the sexual instinct being last, causes them to worry about the close bonds they have with others and can also cause them to "go towards" while at the same time requiring validation about the strength of the bond. On the down side, they can become very critical of others when they fear their differences. Their need to find security within the group is threatened when others don’t do things the way they do or think the way they think. This occurs mostly when this subtype is unhealthy. When they are healthier, the differences between themselves and others are not bothersome and may even be seen as reassuring.
So/Sp's are loyal to the group, not the individual, and I'm definitely the other way around. I don't care about politics, or groups, or communities. I'm definitely more loyal to individuals than groups.
So that should make me So/Sx then, right? Well, maybe.
Social/Sexual
This type can be very different from the other social type, because with this type, security comes from making alliances with individuals. Their weakness comes from their self-pres instinct being last, so they are not as independent as the self-pres/soc. They rely on key people in their lives when doubt sets in. Their security comes from maintaining close bonds. They fear rejection much more then the soc/self-pres. This softens the strong stances seen in the soc/self-pres, because the soc/sex doesn’t find its security in organizations and government. They go through life looking for the people they think will be able to direct them. On the down side, they can make individuals into their authority figures and rely too much on them. They are a lighter Six. They go with the flow more than the other subtypes. They are likely to use humor to charm people, but on the down side may whine and complain about their circumstances to garner support. When healthier, their charm, enthusiasm and curiosity are infectious. They are very loyal friends, although that can be said more or less about all reasonably healthy Sixes. But with the self-pres/soc and the soc/sex nothing much more then your support is required, for maintaining their friendship.
So/Sx's find security from individuals rather than groups, so that works. But the problem I have with this variant is that sp is last.
What is sp last like? Less fearful of safety concerns? Does that make them less careful? I care a lot about physical comfort, and I usually notice right away when a room is too hot or cold, and I think about whether what I'm eating is unhealthy. And I always try to make sure I get enough sleep each night. How could I possibly be sp last?
I'm still confused...