Originally Posted by
aixelsyd
I see it, too.
Speaking personally, I have a very easy time seeing myself in ILIs and know I personally fluctuate between sociability, generosity, and retreating into my mind and being jaded and misanthropic about life in general. I have a few more 'dualized' ILI friends who are similar. I think if I was a separate person from myself and could see myself and see the many ILIs I know (making up the majority of my friends, interestingly, even if I kind of leave them alone, understanding their need for space), I would see the clear difference, but I know that when duals come together and have closer interactions, the lines blur when partners try to line their vision up with the other partner (instead of operating on their ego functions to help the other person out and/or entertain them).