Thanks, this actually did give me a pretty good idea of what you were referring to. I can see why you decided to type as SLE now. Funny, for like a decade you were typing as your Mirror.
I guess not that much of a difference, both types being beta STs. I used to type as SLE for a while, too.
But again I'm curious, what was it that you related to so much in LSI descriptions that had you typing as one for so long?
Interesting, for me the rhythm stuff is a bit more variable... because I have two modes.
By default it's "task task task" but not at a high energy level, so it's maintainable and I know to give myself a bit of rest when that's needed (some activities that are mentally easier and a good night's sleep, mostly, really). And then I have my bursts too at times, when I switch over to a higher energy mode, it's a bit explosive looking when I switch, at least some people perceive it that way for sure (some of the Ni-leads apparently heh).
Basically, I would do a good bit of work at an intense effort before a deadline, then take a break when finished, somewhat like you described it. I will also do it for "emergencies" and for certain more physical activities (not all of them, it depends). I do the steady consistent "task task task" stuff at a lower energy level when it's not just one day's work before deadline or "emergency" mode but a longer project thingy or routine work where I have time to familiarize myself with everything and just work at that steady pace with familiar things then. I have a quite high capacity for work in that mode.
The one thing I'm not sure about is, what does "unplanned rhythm" mean, can you clarify this part a bit more? Edit: I guess you just meant you work when you feel like it and not when deadline is up, or not as daily routine. Yeah?
Is it like you both are taking initiatives for your own stuff or talk but the other party doesn't get involved enough with it, because they are doing their own initiatives etc too?
With the IEIs it's introverts being in parallel so it's more like we both are in our heads (Ti vs Ni) and talk a bit past each other while deeply considering things in the discussion, or when it's about how to get on with life, our plans are made separately and not synced up naturally.
I find the more extraverted IEIs have widely alternating moods too. But not really formal or "air of falseness" lol. Maybe the expressions themselves would be seen as "fake" to Fi valuers, but no "air" about them like that on the whole. More freely "running around" with the expressions instead. If that makes sense...
What do you mean by heavy teasing though? How does that go with formality/air of falseness? I'm not sure I understand this.
That makes sense. I can see IEIs doing this. I don't think I entirely become conscious of how they are looking for this flow thingy, but the way you put it, I can see that. I guess what I can do is I can respond to their stuff but I do not easily add to it to actively make the flow go on much. You can do that, yeah?
I think I am better off with the other party just having a direction and then I contribute to this and help with adjusting/optimizing the direction or add in my own input on what I see as a better direction, also checking with how/if it fits with in my own direction, or can also do my own initiative entirely for setting one, sometimes.
Really appreciate this!