Wife Swap UK Analysis Thread

[mu4]

http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=6C9AF693FEDA773C Season 3

http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=D2E95F8BA276E38C Season 5

I think this show is pretty good for socionics analysis. I also believe the show puts incompatible people into a short term situation along with other cultural/class/religious/enviromental differences.

I think there are often socionics related conflicts between the representatives of the quadras as well as other forms of conflict.

It's also to be noted that these interacts also result in learning, althrough the psychological stress of the situation is generally quite high.

[consentingadult]

http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=6C9AF693FEDA773C Season 3

http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=D2E95F8BA276E38C Season 5

I think this show is pretty good for socionics analysis. I also believe the show puts incompatible people into a short term situation along with other cultural/class/religious/enviromental differences.

I think there are often socionics related conflicts between the representatives of the quadras as well as other forms of conflict.

It's also to be noted that these interacts also result in learning, althrough the psychological stress of the situation is generally quite high.

I once used snippets from Wife Swap in a workshop I did on Socionics, as well as a complete episode (Alpha irrational couple vs. Gamma rational couple, with the Gamma couple also showing effects of having been socialized by Beta values). Very good stuff. 'Funniest' episode I ever saw was where two Delta couples were swapped, one rational couple and an irrational one. It didn't surprise me that the swap actually worked to some extent.

ETA: most of the times all you need is the introduction, such as this one, which involves a Delta couple (most likely irrational duals, but the woman is IEE for sure - 'there is no job she can't do') and a Beta couple, most likely rational duals (man=LSI):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UeIzbel9xRU&list=PLD2E95F8BA276E38C&index= 1&feature=plpp_video

Next!

[Ryan]

Reminds me of an old thread about the apprentice. I still go back and read it when I'm bored. Good idea.

I will watch the first episode.

[Ryan]

3x2

Single mom seems SEE/ENFJ (not sure about any of these typings), as for her children the boy IEI and the girl LII/LSI. The youngest one didn't have much screen time so I don't know.

The other family seemed to get along really well, the father could be LSE. I'm very fond of the mother, I think she has been very civil and positive about the whole thing, albeit a bit controlling. I don't know her type. Kids didn't get much screen time again and I wasn't very observant of them. I will come back to this later after I give it a second watch.

[Ryan]

3x4

I concur with hkkmr typings. Beta irrationals and Delta irrationals. This episode was very heartwarming as both families made positives changes in each others lifes. I was very impressed by the SLE's sudden change of heart when the other mother asked him to be more firm and supportive of her.

[Ryan]

5x6

Another successful episode. I'm less sure about the typings but it sounds right so I agree with Beta rationals vs Delta rationals. The kids have been fantastic, it would be nice to know their types, especially the little girl, very admirable. The EIE mom reminds me of Boxxy and the girl who stars on My Life as Liz.

[Codie]

3x4

I concur with hkkmr typings. Beta irrationals and Delta irrationals. This episode was very heartwarming as both families made positives changes in each others lifes. I was very impressed by the SLE's sudden change of heart when the other mother asked him to be more firm and supportive of her.

Lol this will be interesting based on the intro. I feel sorry for both their kids. I don't think Donna is IEI or her husband SLE though, I think those typing r wrong. The other mum could definitely be IEE, dad Doug SLI....12 pet rats

[mu4]

Lol this will be interesting based on the intro. I feel sorry for both their kids. I don't think Donna is IEI or her husband SLE though, I think those typing r wrong. The other mum could definitely be IEE, dad Doug SLI....12 pet rats

Other way around, Beta Mom is SLE(does everything, calls the other mom lazy, dictatorial), Husband is IEI(easy going, sarcastic, peace making). Levi is also SLE, but happy when her father uses diplomacy with her.

Also Doug is the intuitive(unsure rational or irrational) and the Delta mom is LSE. No IEE could be so controlling. Also she plans her daughters(IEI) life till 26 and is fond of all those labels and notes... very rational stuff

[mu4]

5x6

Another successful episode. I'm less sure about the typings but it sounds right so I agree with Beta rationals vs Delta rationals. The kids have been fantastic, it would be nice to know their types, especially the little girl, very admirable. The EIE mom reminds me of Boxxy and the girl who stars on My Life as Liz.

I type beta mom EIE, father is SLE or LSI. Daughter is ILE.

The delta mom is EII, father is LSE and son I'm unsure about.

[Codie]

(watching part 2 and 3)

[Trevor]

(watching part 2 and 3)

Which season? Which episode?

[Codie]

Which season? Which episode?

03x04

[Suz]

yeah i'm also curious what opinions there are re: episode 3x4 as well... that's the only one i've seen so far.

[mu4]

I am analyzing 05x01 right now, and it's a interesting episode, both couples learn a bit from each other and there's a great deal of interpersonal development esp for the city couple.

I think Carrie is a ESE or SLE, if she's ESE she's adopted a SLE persona. Her husband is kinda of a douche and a IEI.

The farm couple is Delta.

[Suz]

watching 05x01 right now:

My opinions:
Bridget -- I think IEE.

Bridget's husband -- wasn't sure, I think IEE too actually.

Carrie -- yeah i think ESE. Some Fe-type. EDIT: actually i could see SLE too potentially. EDIT #2: actually if she were SLE she wouldn't be taking the husband's bullshit for so long, suffering in silence. ESE it is. Supervision works.

Carrie's husband -- yeah agree with IEI. And with douche.

[mu4]

Carrie -- yeah i think ESE. Some Fe-type. EDIT: actually i could see SLE too potentially. EDIT #2: actually if she were SLE she wouldn't be taking the husband's bullshit for so long, suffering in silence. ESE it is. Supervision works.

SLE's can be surprisingly compliant, and do not require a lot of attention, she actually VI's and acts quite similarly to another SLE in wife swap. The beta wife in 3x04. The husbands are very similar in behavior and laziness.

SLE's can be very scared of losing their relationships, and once they're hooked can sort of lose their backbone and assertiveness for a bit. This imo is more common in women than men.

Also both these women are relatively uneducated and do the same job, hair dresser. Coincidentally, Carrie has very similar hair coloring to Levi, Donna's daughter.

I can see her as ESE due to other considerations, such as how cheerful a person she is naturally.

As far as the Bridget, I think she's a Delta ST, she's very physical person, you can see her getting physical when she gets angry. She also had no problem barring the door of the bathroom and using force.

[Suz]

SLE's can be surprisingly compliant, and do not require a lot of attention, she actually VI's and acts quite similarly to another SLE in wife swap. The beta wife in 3x04. The husbands are very similar in behavior and laziness.

SLE's can be very scared of losing their relationships, and once they're hooked can sort of lose their backbone and assertiveness for a bit. This imo is more common in women than men.

Also both these women are relatively uneducated and do the same job, hair dresser. Coincidentally, Carrie has very similar hair coloring to Levi, Donna's daughter.

I can see her as ESE due to other considerations, such as how cheerful a person she is naturally.

As far as the Bridget, I think she's a Delta ST, she's very physical person, you can see her getting physical when she gets angry. She also had no problem barring the door of the bathroom and using force.

true u could be right about bridget... was a little conflicted...

and i see what ur getting at with Carrie. Though hair coloring is probably NTR... but i agree she VI's similarly to both SLE women in 03x04.

what type did u think bridget's husband was?

[mu4]

true u could be right about bridget... was a little conflicted...

and i see what ur getting at with Carrie. Though hair coloring is probably NTR... but i agree she VI's similarly to both SLE women in 03x04.

what type did u think bridget's husband was?

I did a bit of research and I think Carrie is hard to type, she is very attention seeking and enamored with fame and is more calculated then she seems.

Her husband is a even bigger douchebag than he appears on tv but fairly easy to type. Search for Carrie Harris Wife Swap and see some of the stories. A few of them are tabloids so I'm not taking it super serious.

I have a hard time typing Bridget and Mike still, they sort of blend together into one person. I think maybe activity relationship, it's seems like they're more workmates then romantic partners some of the time.

[mu4]

There's plenty of interesting things about these people on the show, that seems to come out if you do some research. (Like Wilma Tofts the prud Scot flashed people during a Big Brother audition) I generally find reality shows to exaggerate behavior, but generally in a way that accentuates ego and valued functions.