Learning how functions operate vs. reading profiles and mistypings

[Angel Alliterator]

I recently been doing a lot of research on the functions (which I've never done before) and when you finally learn it and look at how each function operates on each block your type becomes all the more clear to you (or at least to me).


It amazes me how much clear things are now that I've done the actual research as oppose to just reading descriptions.

Based on the research and how the functions operate within the Ego, Super-Ego, Super id and id blocs I came to the conclusion of either ENFP or ENTP.

How in the world did I ever thought I was an ENFJ all this time is beyond me!

Did you recognized (or rather did you have clarity) after reading how the functions operate in Socionics after struggling with just reading descriptions only?

Are there any materials that can describe how the Enneagram work in such exquisite detail like Socionics?


I don't know, they are Quasi-identical so mistyping is possible.

I think that because I see myself as an actor or dramatic of some sort and reading ENFJ descriptions I though I was.

But as I read the functions (of the ENFJ) I was just so stunned at how much I am *not* an ENFJ. This has been my main jungian type for almost two years, so this was indeed a surprise.

But it's true, and BTW I can see now why people have so many complaints of the ENFJ (having Fi and Ne in the id block? Sheesh! Talk about malicious).

Though of course all the functions in the id block bring forth any type into bad light, but ENFJs (along with ENTp, ENTj, and even ISTp) id block functions really stood out for me.

Then of course I judge the SUPER-id block (which is like the unconscious desires of people) and the Super-Ego functions (their weakness, basically) and that really hammered home that I was not (and never will be!) an ENFJ (nor ESFP or ISFJ or ESTP).

When I research the functions of the ENFp, it was clear as day, could relate to the weaknesses found in the Super-Ego block, the unconscious desires of the Super-id, and even the (which was a delightful surprise) idiosyncrasies found in the id block (hear I thought I was the only one who did that *thing* that the ENFps do when using its 8th function in the id block).

ENTp is somewhat similar with a couple of differences (hence why its my second guess in relation to my type).

[JuJu]

When I first started posting here, I thought that I was ENFj as well--based primarily on typings from ppl here, e.g. Dioklecian, etc.

After I learned more about Socionics, IEE became pretty clear.

Initially, I had trouble id'ing my type mostly because I was raised environments thick with Se... I believed that I valued it.

ESFp is the type that fits me 2nd best.

[JuJu]

i remember something about you and LIE from a while ago.

me, dee?

ILE was suggested for me, I remember... If LIE was, I'm not sure that I saw the post.

[mikemex]

Keep in mind that belonging to a type means to be in any place within a range of possibilities.

[JuJu]

mikemex, do you mean, e.g., that as Fi-IEE you're "within a range of possibilities" between IEE and SEE?

I guess I'd just like you to elaborate on that statement, if possible. Thanks.

[tiny_dancer]

I think in the beginning it was easier for me to identify with the MBTTI descriptions of ENFj, but once I started nitpicking the details of the description, the differences were there. I'm not so much a details person There are some descriptions of ENFp that sound more like we're a super-outgoing entertainer.. which I'm not. But yeah, the functions make it easier to figure things out. I'm slowly learning to pinpoint functional preferences in what people say. Not something I'm used to since I'm usually wrapped up in my head, even when I'm trying not to be.

[Angel Alliterator]

Yeah, for example as I mentioned before, the id block functions of ENFj and ENFp are quite different.

ENFjs having Fi and Ne on the id block makes them overbearing, nosy, gossipy. For the ENFp having Ni and Fe it makes them vengeful and psychologically manipulative.

ENFj having Ne in the 8th function makes them wanting to generate ideas for fun but seldom take it seriously.

ENFps with Fe in the 8th function do these mocking Fe gestures and expressions that make seem ironic and funny to others.

ENFps also have different unconscious desires (in the Super-id block) then ENFjs.

ENFps want someone to provide them with Si and Te, when they don't have these things in their life they compensate (an ENFp may become sensual as well as focus in health and aesthetics and also become business-like and be good business-people). However they can't quite 'get it' which is why the ISTp can provide them with such things (sensuality and business conscious).

[Sirena]

There are some descriptions of ENFp that sound more like we're a super-outgoing entertainer.. which I'm not. But yeah, the functions make it easier to figure things out. I'm slowly learning to pinpoint functional preferences in what people say. Not something I'm used to since I'm usually wrapped up in my head, even when I'm trying not to be.

This...and I basically had to let go of my preconceived notions of what an extrovert and introvert are supposed to be like and look at the functions. I also started realizing how much I relate to other ENFps and how comfortable I am around Deltas. I came to the forum thinking I was INFp, but a lot of things never seemed quite right about it. I was basically just going by the idea that I was sure I was NF and an introvert (or so I thought). Oh yeah, and a "p" for sure. I guess I still have my doubts from time to time since I am constantly re-assessing things, but the more I learn about socionics, the more sure I become of being ENFp.

Oh yeah, it also helped to look at the functions I don't value.

[Angel Alliterator]

This...and I basically had to let go of my preconceived notions of what an extrovert and introvert are supposed to be like and look at the functions. I also started realizing how much I relate to other ENFps and how comfortable I am around Deltas. I came to the forum thinking I was INFp, but a lot of things never seemed quite right about it. I was basically just going by the idea that I was sure I was NF and an introvert (or so I thought). Oh yeah, and a "p" for sure. I guess I still have my doubts from time to time since I am constantly re-assessing things, but the more I learn about socionics, the more sure I become of being ENFp.

Oh yeah, it also helped to look at the functions I don't value.

You mean the Super-Ego block, right? I was doing a job this past weekend that require a lot of Se and I got very fatigued and felt like I was dying of boredom, yet I had to continue to finish the job.

I realized that I was using Se which is not valued and is weak in ENFps.

[Sirena]

You mean the Super-Ego block, right? I was doing a job this past weekend that require a lot of Se and I got very fatigued and felt like I was dying of boredom, yet I had to continue to finish the job.

I realized that I was using Se which is not valued and is weak in ENFps.

Yes, along with Ti PoLR. I've just recently understood how much Ti bothers, especially when it is thrown forcefully at me. It either makes me really bored or annoys me. I've just been hit a lot with it lately, so I'm feeling oversensitive about it. I've also started to realize how much I appreciate Te, when done in a soft way (not as much from Te leading types). I've been able to notice ways in which I display Te HA. Fe and Ni too, to a lesser degree.

[unefille]

Yes, along with Ti PoLR. I've just recently understood how much Ti bothers, especially when it is thrown forcefully at me. It either makes me really bored or annoys me. I've just been hit a lot with it lately, so I'm feeling oversensitive about it. I've also started to realize how much I appreciate Te, when done in a soft way (not as much from Te leading types). I've been able to notice ways in which I display Te HA. Fe and Ni too, to a lesser degree.

I find a lot of the threads (especially with the squabbling over people's self-typing) to be either Ti valuing or Se valuing and just reading them exhausts me. Not to mention that they generally seem pointless and unhelpful.

[Sirena]

I find a lot of the threads (especially with the squabbling over people's self-typing) to be either Ti valuing or Se valuing and just reading them exhausts me. Not to mention that they generally seem pointless and unhelpful.

Agreed, which is the reason I've become somewhat selective about the threads I read. It just all seems like a pissing contest sometimes.

[Angel Alliterator]

I hate Ti induced threads here and in other Typology boards that I normally just quickly browse some (that catch my eye) or completely avoid it.

The insufferable details feels like an eternity and an exhaustion to deal with, this is one aspect of life that I avoid for the most part.

I can deal with Se for a bit (even if I feel like I am dying and fatigued after a while) but I can't deal with Ti (I can't imagine living with it everyday either).

[Sirena]

I hate Ti induced threads here and in other Typology boards that I normally just quickly browse some (that catch my eye) or completely avoid it.

The insufferable details feels like an eternity and an exhaustion to deal with, this is one aspect of life that I avoid for the most part.

I can deal with Se for a bit (even if I feel like I am dying and fatigued after a while) but I can't deal with Ti (I can't imagine living with it everyday either).

I hear ya! When I am able to avoid the insufferable details, I'm fine because I'll just completely disengage and do something more interesting. The problem comes when I am forced to attend to these things. Oh my god, I just want to pluck my own eyes out! LOL. And what I hate even more is when someone tries to make me feel like there's something wrong with me for not giving a crap about these things. Ugh, I have to deal with it at work almost everyday...especially lately. Eh, to be fair, I probably interpret anything they say as condescending because of how turned off I am by the way they communicate it. They just seem so inflexible and unwilling to understand that not everyone does or should value their way of doing things. Okay, I'm done ranting for tonight. hehehe

[Rubicon]

<3 <3 Ti

[Sirena]

<3 <3 Ti

*PUKES*

[Rubicon]

*PUKES*

[Sirena]

Fe attack! hehe

P.S. Isn't that Jessica in your avatar?

[Park]

P.S. Isn't that Jessica in your avatar?

You're pathetic.

[jessica129]

lol, too great. Why didn't i think of that as MY avatar?!

[Rubicon]

P.S. Isn't that Jessica in your avatar?

[Sirena]

You're pathetic.

And you're an ass. What's your point?

lol, too great. Why didn't i think of that as MY avatar?!

LOL. Wow, how did I remember that?!

[tereg]

When I took the children's version of the MBTI, I tested INTP.

Later in my adolescence, I actually thought I was an ESFJ.

Then around the end of my undergraduate career, I thought that I was ISFJ.

I kept wanting to believe that I actually was an S in the MBTI sense because of my "awareness" of my immediate surroundings, yet still could not dispute the N arguments my dad had about missing details, etc.

But I relied basically on type descriptions to arrive at the type.

When I first came around to Socionics, I had typed INFj with the Type-Descriptor test. Again, reading various type descriptions reaffirmed my test findings, and felt like a decent enough of a fit.

But when I started to understand the IM elements better, it became abundantly clear that I am an ENFp. I felt more solidly after understanding the individual elements than I ever have after going by type descriptions alone. Looking back at what I had typed it seems rather rediculous that I typed that way. But, again, it was a combination of mistyping myself and only going off of more generalized type descriptions.

I hate Ti induced threads here and in other Typology boards that I normally just quickly browse some (that catch my eye) or completely avoid it.

The insufferable details feels like an eternity and an exhaustion to deal with, this is one aspect of life that I avoid for the most part.

I can deal with Se for a bit (even if I feel like I am dying and fatigued after a while) but I can't deal with Ti (I can't imagine living with it everyday either).

Though I don't believe type threads are necessarily Ti induced threads, when a thread reaches a length (arbitrary length) to where I feel like it would take several excruciating hours to have to read through all of the details and all of the posts (because I feel so compelled to read all the details and all of the posts), I frustratingly, begrudgingly move on.

I hear ya! When I am able to avoid the insufferable details, I'm fine because I'll just completely disengage and do something more interesting. The problem comes when I am forced to attend to these things. Oh my god, I just want to pluck my own eyes out! LOL. And what I hate even more is when someone tries to make me feel like there's something wrong with me for not giving a crap about these things.

*anger rising from images from my past*