@remiges In my observations, more than a few IEIs seem to consider themselves outsiders and the only way to become part of a group is to adopt a persona that's not theirs. Many don't seem to think they measure up so focus on their images and how others may perceive them to an extent where they become obsessive about being the perfect model for the group. It would seem that some believe that if one pretends being someone with certain attributes long enough, they become that person. However, this tends to make them internally conflicted and somewhat unhappy pretenders. With SLEs as partners, it likely takes all the IEIs' efforts just to hang onto the ride, so they have little time for personal image....

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