I don't know if it has anything to do with social extraversion/introversion, more like about a similarity - that is also somewhat complementary on top of that! - that helps partners notice each other quickly? At least that's how I am with the IEIs, being LSI. EIE is of course even more complementary and fitting in the sense of duality but the large difference - compared to IEI - is what I think slows things down initially. I'm not sure if that's the only reason tho'?
What that similarity is, the activator partner's leading function is my mobilizing and vice versa and I think that's what really makes things simple initially.. me being more aware of my mobilizing anyway, compared to my dual seeking function, and assuming others are the same with this. The problem in my case specifically is too much introversion though, over time I find it's not ideal, it leads to more than desired isolation inside the relationship. Also, somehow things are a bit out of sync when interacting. Probably part of that is that my dual seeking function is a contact function of the activator partner that's too flexible, situational and not always there, unlike the leading function. And vice versa, their dual seeking function vs my creative being out of sync a bit. I got these observations from trends over time in the communication.
I don't see why this is specific to LSI/IEI over LSI/EIE and SLE/IEI relations?It may be that with LSI/IEI, both may realise and appreciate that the necessary & solid level of respect/trust to let their guard down and open more fully is present.
So you think it would be individual preference whether someone wants more socializing or a deeper relationship beyond it simply being activity or duality relations? Accommodations can be made for each case, though. Say, I would not necessarily want to leave a party early if it's going well.LSI in particular can be very guarded personally, and I've noticed many of them to highly favour the quality of relationships over quantity. This makes them slow to warm and open up...thus limiting their odds of exposure. However once they do let their guard down & let you into their inner circle, they are extremely solidly reliable and loyal! (..)
Similarly, I think that any social over-involvement of a SLE would roll right off the back of a EIE--as they would be distracted and busy with their own social agenda, or else want to also be part of the SLE's. The more limited, low-key and slower-paced social world of the LSI might be a better fit for the IEI. The same could be said for SEI/LII--both would want to "leave the party" early. The SEE/LIE would stay all night...although ironically I've found the SEE/LIE pairing to have resulted in more introversion on both our parts. Toned-down versions of SEE and LIE are actually improvements (imo)!



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