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    I really don't know if my Si is dominant or dual-seeking, so I want to know who relates to this and who doesn't. I would especially like to hear from Ne-dominants and Si-dominants.

    I have to be comfortable clothing-wise. Pain should not be borne for beauty's sake IMO. I don't care how good a dress may look on me - if it's uncomfortable I know it's going to ruin my whole night so I won't wear it. I hate being aware of physical discomfort. It distracts my brain. In a perfect state, I would be completely unaware of physical sensations when I’m conversing with someone or when I’m thinking. I just want to be completely attune with the person’s thoughts and feelings, and my body’s sensations sort of destroy that for me. They bring me back down to earth when I don’t want to be. I guess I just want to be completely focused on understanding and processing what the other person is saying, and what they're about.

    I have to move around a lot when talking and explaining myself. It helps me express myself. Having to stand or sit perfectly still while talking would be an effective form of torture for me - and makes me speak too softly and incoherently. People can think I’m uncomfortable because I’m constantly changing positions when I’m sitting, but really I just have to move for my sanity’s sake no matter how technically physical comfortable I may be. If I have to sit or stand still, I’m playing with something in my hands or jiggling my leg up and down. I never sit down at bustops.

    Doing something physical can make me feel on top of the world when nothing else can. Especially mastering some physical activity. Some technically hard passage on the piano. Making it to the top of a climbing wall. Playing soccer or football. I’m pretty competitive when it comes to those sort of things. I don’t show it, but I have the desire to be the best when I’m involved in a physical activity. I like being aware of what muscles I’m using and stuff like that. Those sort of topics fascinate me.

    I usually walk pretty fast. I have to pass people and sometimes feel a compulsion to keep up my pace, so I can get annoyed when people slow me up. If I’m thinking about something that excites me, I walk faster. When I’m alternately walking and running, you know I’m in a great mood. I rarely amble along – usually only when I’m depressed or really tired. Lazy shopping excursions where everyone’s wandering around desultorily are not pleasurable experiences for me. Though If I'm talking animatedly while walking, or listening hard, then I can slow right down to a turtle's pace.

    I’ve always been pretty good at taking foul-tasting medicines and stuff like that. I don’t see what the big deal is. I just tell myself not to pay attention to the taste, and I’m fine. (Within reason. Epson salts make me shudder.) Sometimes I don’t notice immediately if something’s off. I was drinking some milk the other day and I had to drink a few mouthfuls before I decided that it was bad. It didn’t really bother me. But I can be adverse to certain textures - the taste doesn’t bother me, but the texture can make me sick.

    People standing really close to me make me nervous and befuddle my brain. In a good or a bad way. All I can think about is the person's proximity. If the person’s someone I dislike, it is especially uncomfortable. I like my personal space and the freedom to move around to express myself.

    So - who relates? Does this sound more like dominant Si or dual-seeking Si????
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    Um, Jem, I don't know what that is exactly, but everything there is true of me too, like to a T. Well, except the competitiveness for me is more of an 'against myself' than worrying about others. I just try to get better each time. Anyway, yeah, I don't know how to characterize that socionically. Sorry I can't be more help!
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    You sound like the SEIs I know.
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    Quote Originally Posted by redbaron View Post
    You sound like the SEIs I know.
    Seriously?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Jem View Post
    Seriously?
    Especially the proximity thing, the physical activity and the comfort>fashion.
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    Quote Originally Posted by munenori2 View Post
    Um, Jem, I don't know what that is exactly, but everything there is true of me too, like to a T. Well, except the competitiveness for me is more of an 'against myself' than worrying about others. I just try to get better each time. Anyway, yeah, I don't know how to characterize that socionically. Sorry I can't be more help!
    and what type are you?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Jem View Post
    and what type are you?
    Good question. I'm kind of wandering freely along the open plains of the socion awaiting sudden enlightenment. EII probably?
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    Quote Originally Posted by munenori2 View Post
    Good question. I'm kind of wandering freely along the open plains of the socion awaiting sudden enlightenment. EII probably?
    Hey, I'm also wandering on those open plains you speak of! Perhaps we could meet up somewhere? :-P
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    Quote Originally Posted by Jem View Post
    Hey, I'm also wandering on those open plains you speak of! Perhaps we could meet up somewhere? :-P
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    I have to be comfortable clothing-wise. Pain should not be borne for beauty's sake IMO. I don't care how good a dress may look on me - if it's uncomfortable I know it's going to ruin my whole night so I won't wear it. I hate being aware of physical discomfort. It distracts my brain. In a perfect state, I would be completely unaware of physical sensations when I’m conversing with someone or when I’m thinking.
    If what I am wearing is uncomfortable, it is usually because I arranged my clothes in a way that I think accents my individuality. As the French say, you gotta struggle to be hot.
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    Jem, most of these things aren't too indicative of strong or weak Si. Think more general: do you have trouble staying in balance? Can you usually figure out why or why not you're uncomfortable, and resolve it yourself?

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    Edit: Ok, maybe just maybe I've lost my proper perspective on things lately.

    I really need to stop devoting this kind of energy to figuring it out, since I'm getting nowhere. I did find out for sure that my roommate is SLI these last couple nights. It's so damn odd to have a feel for others and be confused about myself.
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    Esper, I had that same problem for a bit, personally the EII ego fits me perfectly. I'm just not rational and I am def strong in Fe.
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    Quote Originally Posted by munenori2 View Post
    Edit: Ok, maybe just maybe I've lost my proper perspective on things lately.

    I really need to stop devoting this kind of energy to figuring it out, since I'm getting nowhere. I did find out for sure that my roommate is SLI these last couple nights. It's so damn odd to have a feel for others and be confused about myself.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Jem View Post
    (Within reason. Epson salts make me shudder.)
    this is an odd thing to follow "within reason" with. To me this points to a developed taste, something I associate with Si/Ne quadra. It's a particular something that is individual to you.

    In general I find Ne people are able to suppress hunger or bodily needs more than Si dominants. Overall, what you've written seems more Si than Ne. It could go both ways. But the way you've written about it seems like an Si type or else an ethical type (ie, ENFp).

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    Quote Originally Posted by Ms. Kensington View Post
    this is an odd thing to follow "within reason" with. To me this points to a developed taste, something I associate with Si/Ne quadra. It's a particular something that is individual to you.
    Have you ever tried Epson salts? Men cry like babies at the thought of it. (o: It's not so much the taste as the fact that I can't help but shudder when I drink them.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Jem View Post
    I really don't know if my Si is dominant or dual-seeking, so I want to know who relates to this and who doesn't. I would especially like to hear from Ne-dominants and Si-dominants.

    I have to be comfortable clothing-wise. Pain should not be borne for beauty's sake IMO. I don't care how good a dress may look on me - if it's uncomfortable I know it's going to ruin my whole night so I won't wear it. I hate being aware of physical discomfort. It distracts my brain. In a perfect state, I would be completely unaware of physical sensations when I’m conversing with someone or when I’m thinking.
    I relate to this. You are an INTp. Case closed.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Phaedrus View Post
    I relate to this. You are an INTp. Case closed.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Phaedrus View Post
    I relate to this. You are an INTp. Case closed.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Jem View Post
    I really don't know if my Si is dominant or dual-seeking, so I want to know who relates to this and who doesn't. I would especially like to hear from Ne-dominants and Si-dominants.

    I have to be comfortable clothing-wise. Pain should not be borne for beauty's sake IMO. I don't care how good a dress may look on me - if it's uncomfortable I know it's going to ruin my whole night so I won't wear it. I hate being aware of physical discomfort. It distracts my brain. In a perfect state, I would be completely unaware of physical sensations when I’m conversing with someone or when I’m thinking. I just want to be completely attune with the person’s thoughts and feelings, and my body’s sensations sort of destroy that for me. They bring me back down to earth when I don’t want to be. I guess I just want to be completely focused on understanding and processing what the other person is saying, and what they're about.
    I relate completely to that.

    I have to move around a lot when talking and explaining myself. It helps me express myself. Having to stand or sit perfectly still while talking would be an effective form of torture for me - and makes me speak too softly and incoherently. People can think I’m uncomfortable because I’m constantly changing positions when I’m sitting, but really I just have to move for my sanity’s sake no matter how technically physical comfortable I may be. If I have to sit or stand still, I’m playing with something in my hands or jiggling my leg up and down. I never sit down at bustops.
    don't really relate to this, maybe slightly, I can be restless, but I can also rest when I feel comfortable

    Doing something physical can make me feel on top of the world when nothing else can. Especially mastering some physical activity. Some technically hard passage on the piano. Making it to the top of a climbing wall. Playing soccer or football. I’m pretty competitive when it comes to those sort of things. I don’t show it, but I have the desire to be the best when I’m involved in a physical activity. I like being aware of what muscles I’m using and stuff like that. Those sort of topics fascinate me.
    I relate somewhat to this, but not the competitiveness or the desire to be the best. I love atheletic/aerobic activity. Also I like the grittiness thats sometimes involved in playing the guitar (in the hand that frets the strings). I also love drumming because of the physical exertion. But I'm a bit uncoordinate, I can go overboard and start tensing up or making movements that aren't very precise.

    I usually walk pretty fast. I have to pass people and sometimes feel a compulsion to keep up my pace, so I can get annoyed when people slow me up. If I’m thinking about something that excites me, I walk faster. When I’m alternately walking and running, you know I’m in a great mood. I rarely amble along – usually only when I’m depressed or really tired. Lazy shopping excursions where everyone’s wandering around desultorily are not pleasurable experiences for me. Though If I'm talking animatedly while walking, or listening hard, then I can slow right down to a turtle's pace.
    similar to me

    I’ve always been pretty good at taking foul-tasting medicines and stuff like that. I don’t see what the big deal is. I just tell myself not to pay attention to the taste, and I’m fine. (Within reason. Epson salts make me shudder.) Sometimes I don’t notice immediately if something’s off. I was drinking some milk the other day and I had to drink a few mouthfuls before I decided that it was bad. It didn’t really bother me. But I can be adverse to certain textures - the taste doesn’t bother me, but the texture can make me sick.
    hmmm I'm like that now, but I think I might have been a bit fussier when I was younger.

    People standing really close to me make me nervous and befuddle my brain. In a good or a bad way. All I can think about is the person's proximity. If the person’s someone I dislike, it is especially uncomfortable. I like my personal space and the freedom to move around to express myself.
    I think most people might relate to this... I don't really feel a need to have space so I can move around and be physically expressive, but just you know, to keep a bubble around me for myself


    That probably wasn't helpful, considering what thehotelambush said, and also because when I first came to this forum a couple of people typed me as SLI, and others as IEI/ILI, though right now I'm fairly certain about EII. good luck on your search

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