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SITEs: Comments on INF Functions 

• “Inferior Functions in fiction”

• “I’d Rather Not Be This Way“

A PERCEIVING Function
The S function can produce fears about: health & mortality related pressures, physical safety, material security, missing out

PREVIOUS: Function development

SITEs: “Objective Personality” (+ more)

▪︎ How to recognize each MBTI Type (good detail)

⬆️ A look at what’s important to Js & Ps 

⬆️ Degrees of mental health for each function 

⬆️ Fundamental focus of each part of a stack – Sensing, Intuition, Thinking, Feeling, as either Introvert or Extrovert
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⬆️ INFERIOR Function is what you aspire to. (More….)

a. When (INF) thinks it can heal the Self, if it usurps the role of the DOM
b. When Inferior (INF) function wants to show off – if it just tries really hard, even though it’s not strong enough to lead

➡️ The healthiest use of our Stack – learn about, acknowledge & fully USE the part of us that comes most naturally from birth. The other 3 functions can then support & augment, to make our life more successful
⬆️ Emoticons.   Also – a VARIATION

NEXT: SENSING as INF

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SITEs: “Learn all about MBTI”
▪︎ MANY links at “Mental Symmetry“

✦ REVIEW
Birth to about age 13
We develop our DOM function. It’s the most obvious in children, & the one they will have the most control of throughout life. Glimpses of their auxiliary function will be seen as well, but underdeveloped & not quite balanced

13 to about 21
The AUX function develops, in support of the DOM. For Introverts, the AUX will be shown to the outside world, while the Dom is less visible – at first

DOM & AUX are the 2 most relied-on functions, & make up about 90% of our personality type

21 to mid-40s
The TER function develops. While this will never be as strong as the first 2, it will help balance them out if developed properly

40s through 70s
The INF is gradually developed. For many it will always be a weak point in the personality, since it’s rarely going to be as easy to use as the first 2. However, with proper practice & persistence, we can greatly benefit from its addition

✦ Normal personality growth happens in stages which correspond to the order of our specific functional stack, so by observation we can see which stage someone happens to be in, because chances are they’ll gravitate to people who have a weaker function higher up in their stack, in an unconscious attempt to learn from them.

EXP: An INTP (Ti-Ne-Si-Fe) who is having trouble using their Si-Tert successfully (lazy, sloppy, procrastinating….) may hang out with an ESFJ (Fe-Si-Ne-Ti) or an ISFJ (Si-Fe-Ti-Ne) to see how those people organize / structure their life.

Se will look to SPs or NPs for adaptability
Si will look to SJs or NJs for discipline

Ne will look tot NPs or SPs for openness
Ni will look to NJs or SJs for expertise

Te will look to TJs or TPs for competence
Ti will look to TPs or TJs for self-possession

Fe will look to FJs or FPs for compassion
Fi will look to FPs or FJs for moral virtue

✦ Any Undeveloped Function (BY eilamona )
▸ Usage is in its raw, basic form
▸ Usage is usually one-dimensional & not adaptable (like: an undeveloped inferior Ne who only sees negative possibilities)
▸Is present but untrusted & undervalued by the user

▸ User who doesn’t recognizes an undeveloped function’s influence on their thought process will have little or no control over it
▸ When it becomes prominent, usually under pressure, the undeveloped function is explosive & uncontrollable (INF in “Grip”)

Any Developed Function
▸ It’s multi-faceted, so can be used in many complex ways
▸ It easily adapts to & supports many different life situations

▸ The user has mastered the function, trusts their ability to use it in their thinking, & consciously consults it often
▸ Being comfortable with the function, the user relies on it to make important decisions in life

Any Unhealthy Function
▸ It’s used in negative, unproductive & destructive ways, toward self & others
▸ It’s often used in isolation, not interacting with other functions of opposite E / I preferences (such as a DOM/TER loop with an undeveloped AUX), unless other functions are also unhealthy

EXP: An INFJ girl with an unhealthy Ni-Fe “knows” that her friend is dating a ‘wrong’ person who’s likely to cheat. So she plans & proceeds to sabotage the friend’s relationship through manipulation, because she’s sure she knows what’s best, without asking what the friend actually wants (true story)

Any Healthy Function
▸ It’s used in beneficial, productive ways (to self/ others)
▸ It works well with other functions around it

EXP: If the same INFJ girl has a healthy Ni-Fe, she may notice that her friend’s new romantic partner is very non-committal. She cares about her friend & her ‘wants’, so decides to talk to her about it.
It turns out the friend is already aware, & explains the partner will be leaving the country in a few months anyway, so it’s ok. The INF respects her friend’s choice, and will be supportive in future if/when she may have relationship problems, but will never be the cause of them!

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 ⛩ INTUITIVE / THINKING Types (MORE… for the healthy version of each)

▪︎ Destructive INTPs are haughty & careless, drifting in their own little world. They avoid responsibilities, neglecting or ignoring family & anyone in their care. They scoff at moral codes, treating people like tools or objects to use & throw away, talking harshly & not caring about the hurt they cause.
They like to toy with others just to see what happens, since to them everything is about cause-&-effect or experimentation. They look down on ‘the masses’ for being less intellectual or ‘enlightened’. They don’t care what others do as long as they’re left alone, & anyone who tries to connect with them is avoided or treated with silent hostility

▪︎ Destructive ENTPs are arrogant, dishonest & self-centered. They live in a constant haze of ideas, which is not bad by itself, but this type will go to any lengths to chase those ideas. They may lie, trick or steal from others to get what’s needed to reach their next goal. They may also enjoy messing with people – like Trolling is considered ‘good fun’ – unaffected by any pain they cause. They’re totally undependable, abandoning ‘loved ones’ to follow ever-changing whims. They’re a charming & good-hearted friend to anyone showing interest in their plans, but the minute that person rejects an idea, the ENTP will mock, bully or discriminate against them

▪︎ Destructive INTJs are cold, arrogant & controlling. They’re contemptuous of & condescending to anyone who doesn’t value their same vision or sense of logic. They believe their intuition & predictions are always right, stubbornly sticking to their ideas without ever considering other viewpoints. They get agitated & vindictive toward anyone who criticizes or contradicts them

They may enjoy belittling others & taking sarcastic jabs, considering themselves more enlightened & intelligent than the rest of humanity. They either isolate because they’re so disappointed in their fellow man, or they’ll micro-manage everyone, forcing them to obey every command. If their vision is evil, they’ll be terrifyingly effective at forming plans that would be disastrous for humanity

▪︎ Destructive ENTJs are dominating, aggressive & quick-tempered. They have a clear vision for the future & will try to force everyone to follow their ideas, ignoring other points of view. Everyone else’s feelings & values are considered stupid, since they’re extremely proud of their ‘logical superiority’. They have a fiery temper & can be intimidating bullies, using a quick wit & cold hard logic as weapons to humiliate & silence opponents. They consider themselves above emotions & subjective feelings but will become moody, wallowing in self-pity when things don’t go their way. They enjoy using their intuitive perceptions to play mean tricks. Domination is their game & they get increasingly power-hungry as they devolve.

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🌠 INTUITIVE / FEELING Types

▪︎ Destructive INFPs are self-absorbed & self-righteous, wavering between being passive & blatantly judgmental. They love living in fantasy, ignoring practical realities of daily life, neglecting or abandon family & anyone else who cares about them. They feel morally superior or more ‘righteous’ than anyone else, so married to their idealism that everyone in the real world seems flawed & disappointing. They isolate & silently criticize, over time becoming harsher & more condemning. They can get so obsessed with their own inner imagination that they avoid or berate anyone who tries to find a way into their heart

▪︎ Destructive ENFPs are manipulative, self-absorbed & disloyal. They believe the world revolves around their interests & ideas, only ‘caring’ about others based on how much they can get from them. They jump from one idea or relationship to the next, flaking on plans & shirking responsibilities without a second thought. Inspiration & stimulation is everything, & they’ll try to grab them any way possible, even by deceit or immoral acts. They’re so sure of their own visions that they lash out at anyone who opposes them or questions their abilities. They ignore physical needs, & can become more self-destructive as health & nutritional needs are neglected

▪︎ Destructive INFJs are manipulative, scheming & self-righteous. Above all, they want to fulfill their vision for the future, going to any lengths to reach their goals, using people in the process. They rationalize their actions based on ‘the end justifying the means’, not valuing human interactions, living in a subjective fantasy world.

They consider themselves more broad-minded than others, assuming any input from the outside is worthless. When they hurt someone they don’t feel guilty, but will try to avoid that person, to not face their own wrongdoings. In ‘close’ relationships they’re often passive-aggressive, using people’s shortcomings against them for blackmail. When called out, they’ll slide into self-pity, & shut out anyone who doesn’t show them complete approval

▪︎ Destructive ENFJs are dramatic, overbearing & manipulative. They like to influence or push people into conforming to their opinions & “vision”. They’re convinced their way is always best, so anyone who disregards their ‘friendly’ advice is bullied passive-aggressively. They respect rank & authority, treating those people with respect & eager attentiveness, while looking down on anyone they feel is less ‘sophisticated’. They share other people’s secrets without remorse, pick on the underdog, & kiss up to anyone who can help them advance a vision or idea for the future. They’ll seem incredibly warm & exuberant in person, then ridicule & mock you to others behind your back.

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🙋🏻‍♀️ SENSATE / THINKING Types (MORE… for the healthy version of each)

▪︎ Destructive ISTPs are cold, self-destructive & indulgent. They can be ruthlessly logical in pursuit of their own pleasure & at the expense of anyone in their way. They ignore their moral compass & have no concern for the welfare or feelings of others. They keep to themselves & scorn attachments to others, only wanting to get ahead or enjoy sensational thrills, even if it harms themselves or others. They’re calculating & selfish, easily angered by anyone who tries to connects with them. Evil ISTPs make perfect mercenaries.

▪︎ Destructive ESTPs chase thrills, opportunities & pleasure, at the expense of anyone in their way. They’re excellent manipulators, who don’t hesitate to swindle, cheat or lie to get what they want. They have no regard for the feelings & values of other, & ignore all moral standards that may cross their mind. Their code is: Life is for taking advantage & living to the fullest, even if it means leaving a trail of broken hearts & wounded souls. They get a thrill out of negative or positive attention, & enjoy bullying or annoying others for the rush it gives them

▪︎ Destructive ISTJs have usually been raised in a corrupt family or societal system, accepting its unethical values & traditions without question, & have no problem forcing others to accept those same principles. Any question, skepticism or defiance is instantly squashed, since there’s only one way to do things – their’s. They’ll destroy people they see as threats, including those who are completely harmless. They want control the outside world, & will try to force it to conform to their routine or set of rules. Their own security outweighs everyone else’s welfare, & they have no empathy for emotions, ideas or rules other than their own. They’re harsh, aloof & hyper-critical of any procedure outside their set routine

▪︎ Destructive ESTJs are dictatorial, aggressive & controlling. They’re convinced they know what’s best for everyone, & it’s the only way. They deny having any moral compass, disregarding the feelings & values of others in favor of their own rigid views, only trusting their own experience. They push hard to achieve their goals without thinking thru their choices, so they steamroll everyone to get things done, never considering alternate viewpoints or the moral implications of their actions. They may be loyal to a corrupt system or authority, & suppress anyone who questions or stands up to that authority. They make fun of others’ emotions & beliefs, but are free to have temper tantrums & emotional overreactions.

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💙 SENSATE / FEELING Types 

▪︎ Destructive ISFPs are self-serving, judgmental & indulgent. They can easily get lost in self-pity & bitterness over all sorts of imagined or misread slights, flipping from passive-aggressive coldness to self-righteous indignation. They live for the moment & are extremely reckless – habitually over-eating /shopping/ drinking/drugging…. without considering how it’ll affect themselves or others. They’re easily enraged by people who don’t understand their ‘intense emotional reactions’, even tho they’re never actually verbalized. Anyone they let in is at the mercy of their ever-changing moods, & they can decide to shut people out entirely if they can’t get their complete approval. They’re never swayed by logical arguments or reasonable discussion.

▪︎ Destructive ESFPs are impulsive, vain & self-absorbed, chasing attention & sensation at all costs. They hate anything or anyone that can upstage them, but react passive-aggressively toward someone they think may steal their spotlight. Their life is ruled by subjective emotions, & logical arguments or constructive criticism are dramatically avoided. One minute they’ll be madly in love, the next they can ditch a partners or cheat on them, because they ‘feel trapped’. They jump from one exciting thrill to another, without concern for the people they harm along the way

▪︎ Destructive ISFJs believe everyone must instantly conform to their own form of traditions & values. They may seem friendly at first, but behind a soft-spoken persona they’re manipulative & passive-aggressive. Anyone rebelling against tradition or interrupting their rigid routine will get shut out without a second thought, or sneakily get the ‘offending’ person punished in some way. They only do nice things for people to be validated & praises, but hateful when they don’t get the positive reaction they were expecting. When anyone questions them, they retreat into self-pity & guilt trips. They’re hard workers, relentless in their sense of duty, even if it’s to undermine authority or corrupt social structures

▪︎ Destructive ESFJs are manipulative, controlling & prone to gossip. They take on the beliefs of those around them, & bully people who function outside that value system. They’ll mock, ridicule or gaslight anyone who doesn’t follow their traditionally accepted views or doesn’t follow ‘the rules’, even those that are corrupt. They’re “teacher’s pet”, constantly trying to get praise from everyone, especially someone they respect, & will have a pity-party whenever they don’t get it. They easily get enraged about any imagined slight, or anything that takes attention away from themselves. They love to spread rumors if it helps gain approval from authority, being passive-aggressive, two-faced & dishonest.

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PREVIOUS: Attractiveness /Ennea

SITE: From ENFP Mod (scroll way down)

REVIEW: Enneagram is split into 3 centers for a reason. Each group represents an emotion & body part.

How we respond to everything indicates our “core center” location.

Heart / ‘love’ types (2-3-4) are all about how others react to them
They’re the most “needy,” always wanting something from someone else – admiration, attention, devotion, empathy, inclusion, love, praise, to be needed. Yes, even the 4. It’s all about how they are rejecting me. They bristle when their reputation is attacked or are accused of doing something, & defend their actions with what a ‘caring’ person they are

Head / ‘fear’ types (5-6-7) chronically over-think everything
They process new information by taking a step back to think about it They’re fear-based, though they may not realize it. Driven by apprehension about things – even the 7, who’s running away from fear of being trapped in a situation that’s not “fun”

Gut types / ‘anger’ types (8-9-1) live & react by gut-instinct
“I just knew what to do” is their most common comment, because they have a literal physical reaction to the world that keeps slamming into them. It’s an instinctive sense of NOPE or I MUST ACT. No hesitation, they just launch into a reaction (attack, numb, fight)

COMBINED

Enneagram 1: Most likely TJs, by far the most typical being ISTJ, since the ‘duty’ of the 1 pairs naturally with its duty-driven mentality.
IXFJ is somewhat less common but also possible. INFJs are likely, because Ni is prone to the same high idealism (too-high expectations) like the 1. 

Enneagram 2: Most likely EXFJ, because the parental aspect of #2 has a natural similarity with Fe-dom.
IXFJ is next, & then EXFPs. IXFP 2s are possible but rarer, since 2 & Fi are somewhat at odds 

Enneagram 3: EXTJ, EXFJ  / EXTP, EXFP / IXTJ.
The emotional detachment of the 3 fits best with Te-Dom, but can also be effective with a Fe-Dom core.
3s create an ambitious & flashy IXTJ. IXFJ is possible but less likely than EXFJ, since the 3 is a workaholic, & Introverts find it harder to maintain the energy it requires

Enneagram 4: IFP by a mile, because 4 is the embodiment of Fi – taken to emotional extremes.
INFJ is also common, Ni & 4 being a natural combination. Sometimes EXFJ or INTJ.
EXFP is a little less likely but still possible, especially with a 3 wing & an sx subtype.

Enneagram 5: Definitely INTP, since it’s almost exactly like the 5 – analytical, detached, objective, secretive, unemotional).
EXTJ, because frankly it goes with any high thinking function.
IXTJ,  ENTP & ESTP are ‘iffy’ since Se wants to engage with the outer world & 5 would rather watch from a bench

Enneagram 6: Goes well with every single type. Also, factor in the statistics that say 6 is one of the most common type, so the odds of it being a core or a fix are high.
6w5s pair naturally with thinking types, 6w7 is most common in EPs, but again… possible for anyone

Enneagram 7: ENXP, ESXP / ISXP.  The stereotype for EXFPs & 7s is that they’re both easily distracted, avoid pain, never finishing anything, are thrill-seekers, adventurous, & fun-loving. If a 7 thinks they’re an INFP, they’re probably a mistyped ENFP. 7 & Se are a natural mix, so only MAYBE an ISFP

Enneagram 8: EXTJ & INTJ / ESTP, ENTP, ESFP / ISTP. Rarely NF & never SFJ.
8 cores are unemotional, aware of power dynamics, bluntly assess others, earthy & sensual, with severe problems figuring out their more vulnerable feelings. This doesn’t mesh well with NF types (a rare ENFJ-8 might be an exception), & never IXFX.

Enneagram 9: Can be any type, like the 6  – it’s common all across the board.

⬆️ Long chart: ONLY one person’s opinion. EXP: This blog writer is an ENFJ – Ennea 8, but this is considered rare.

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