Kindred differences: IEI-INFp and ILI-INTp

[The Martrix]

I'm actually curious to know myself, as I'm struggling with determining which one of these I am. Because of this trouble, I'll explain what I've observed to be true. I'm apt to say that if the Ni subtypes strongly prefers their leading function over their creative function they will look remarkably similar, with maybe the IEI standing out by appearing slightly warmer(?). Essentially, the IEI would converge with traits of the ILI, becoming more detached and standoffish, while the ILI may becoming slightly more yielding, or at least less cold and detached(?) I think ILI-Te and IEI-Fe are strongly contrasted to one another and they are easier to differentiate. The former can be obsessed with factual accuracy while the latter indifferent to them.

Exactly, the distinctions are quite so clear cut as everyone makes out. As for my creative function, I turn it on and off, if and when I need it.

I suspect both may appear to lack ambition/initiative, but this is misleading because it is not that they lack ambition, but only lack ambition in areas that others think they should have ambition towards. The ambition is toward their intellectual interests and not in the realm of their physical environment. It is in the material world where I need a little ass riding to accomplish more and not look as if I am standing around not doing anything, when really I am, it is just more mental than physical.

The thing about Ni, is that one is waiting for the right moment. There is no point in committing to action before one is sure of a decisive outcome.

[Skepsis]

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