INFP: They’re fierce - INFPs often remain silent and are very observant of other people and what makes them who they are, but this apparent softness hides a very passionate drive to do what is right, and if ever a situation or a person does not align with their principles, you will definitely know about it - do not underestimate them.
ENFP: They’re very analytical - Yes ENFPs can seem a little crazy and like they’re constantly fooling around, but it is to be remembered that this type is extremely perceptive of their environment and of ideas, that they dissect carefully and draw conclusions from. They have true depth, and labelling them as shallow would be a big mistake.
INFJ: They’re quite independent - It may sound strange but INFJs are quite independent. They strive to help people to be better individuals and to make the world a nicer place, but they follow their own rules and will not hesitate long to react if you go against them. Harmony is their priority, but don’t you cross them. The difference with INFP is that INFPs will simply see this other person who does not conform to their vision as not really worth their time, INFJs on the other hand trying to change this person’s mind-set for a kinder approach, etc.
ENFJ: They struggle - ENFJs are probably the most disorganised of all J-types, and they take on sometimes way more than they can carry. Even if these guys try to help people as much they can, sometimes it isn’t enough and that can go against them. The bubbly stereotype does not apply to all ENFJs unfortunately, since they can get depressed easily, and thereby stop their advising functions.
INTP: They really care - INTPs can sometimes seem off and uninterested, but this most-likely comes from a system of self-defence to prevent them from harm, as they may have been previously neglected for their ideas or conceptions of the world, and have been misunderstood. If an INTP likes and cares for you, there is nothing they would not do, and their aloofness is not to be taken as pride or smugness (although sometimes they like to be ;) and they genuinely care.
ENTP: They’re just feeling half the time - ENTPs are absolutely mind-blowing master concealers. Their emotions get triggered by the littlest things, and they spend a lot of their time, if not almost all of it, concealing what they perceive as weaknesses under fair amounts of witty comebacks and confidence. These people are actually great empaths, but their chosen priority being logic, they often toss those feelings away for later, and often avoid them until it’s too late.
INTJ: They have feelings - Similar to ENTP, except INTJs truly master their emotions, and manage to chanel them instead of shutting them away. INTJs have a good deal of feelings, except they don’t necessarily feel the need to talk about them, and prefer rational advice when considering their emotional needs, which is seldom given. INTJs openly reject the myth that they lack feelings, and may feel even more misunderstood when they have the impression that they are expressing them, as sometimes they do, but in ways most people don’t perceive because they are seemingly so small, which can be hurtful.
ENTJ: They’re understanding - I’ve said this already, I’m always quite awed by ENTJs, but once you get to know them, they are truly open people. More than once have I heard them give relationship advice, and try to help people understand concepts with detailed explanations and diagrams, they strive for a more efficient and knowledgeable world, which can be seen through a sometimes devoted attitude.
ISFP: They’re not always kind to themselves - ISFPs may appear as charismatic, different, inspired and like they like themselves quite a bit (and that is absolutely great) but sometimes, when their creativity lets them down for example, they have the impression that they are now devoid of their identity, and may feel lost, and even over-criticize themselves. They need to be understood and comforted in their unicity and worth, almost as if they possessed Fe but not quite.
ISTP: They can feel quite lonely - ISTPs love peace and quiet and alone time, but sometimes loneliness can become quite painful. Composing only 2% of the overall population, ISTPs often feel like few if any people actually understand them, and that it may be easier just to crawl back onto themselves and create a shell to self-sustain instead of socialising and creating bonds with people.
ESFP: They’re nostalgic - Living in the moment is often a way for ESFPs to have peace of mind, as their brains are involved elsewhere. Their need for company and action is their way of escaping their responsibilities, that remind them once again that they’re adults or growing into adults now, and that means, for them, that fun is almost over and that they’re going to turn into “boring people”, or be coerced into becoming “normal people”, which their Fi has difficulty dealing with.
ESTP: They value your opinion greatly - ESTPs have strong views on many subjects and they are also very passionate individuals, but boy do they need to be validated. It’s not a bad thing, of course, it’s simply a little surprising (although it shouldn’t be) that someone under appearances so outgoing and frank and sometimes even careless may need approval that what they are doing is good, and that they are accepted.
ISFJ: They’re strong - ISFJs may constantly be trying to please everybody and adhere to everything, but deep down, they know who they are. They know what they like, what they dislike, what they are willing to tolerate, and what they are not. They are capable of enduring so much without ever complaining, and are truly inspiring people, who can talk about anything they set their mind to.
ESFJ: They’re insecure - Organisation and procedure are the ways in which ESFJs try to live by, but it can also truly hide a very anxious nature. Planning is what ESFJs do to prevent lack of resources and preparing ahead to survive is a way in which ESFJs feel that they are under control. Their bubbly nature shows their need to be loved and feel like they have worth. Don’t rely too much on them, although they really want to carry your load with, or even for, you.
ISTJ: They feel misunderstood - Nobody is as organised, structured and rigorous as ISTJs, and the world’ s messiness can be quite overwhelming to them sometimes. That feeling that they’re the only ones holding it all together and getting everything done for everyone can make them feel like they’re being used or that people don’t appreciate them for their true worth, for what they are deep down.
ESTJ: They doubt a lot - ESTJs may appear very confident and they may be your bosses most of the time because they’re great administrators with a plan based on sound facts, but the truth is ESTJs are almost constantly questioning if they’re doing the right thing, and the fear of failure is very much present.
I’m in a bad mood today. Stupid Daylight Savings Time is screwing with my normal sleep cycle, so if I’m a bit salty that’s why. But this basically allows me the chance to trash every single type, so this fills me with pure joy. lol
These are for “average health levels” types – the older you get, and the more you mature you become as an individual and functionally, the less you will make this mistake.
IXFJ: Assumes they are oh-so-rational and that their logic is sound, when really it’s mostly used to come up with reasons to justify their higher functions’ conclusions – in other words, Ni perceptions (stubborn about “I’m right, and here’s the reasons why, even though you can’t understand them”) or Si perceptions (”This is why it should stay the same and unchanged”). In a loop, they can become stubborn, defensive, and refuse to change their mind, which is never helpful in a work or relationship environment.
IXTJ: Can think of themselves as moral and guided by principles, when in reality they are justifying their decisions through whatever they want to do, and whatever they want to say that validates their true opinion (”I am right, and you are wrong, and here are the reasons why my decision is the moral one”). In a loop, become fixated and hyper emotional, defensive and easily hurt, overly reactive about defending their perceptions (Ni vision or Si perceptions).
ISXP: Assumes they are good at reading between the lines and seeing what is ‘truly’ happening, when really their ability to understand complexity is minor; they often leap to the wrong (negative) conclusions and stubbornly defend them as ‘going to happen,’ or ‘this is the absolute truth,’ which can negatively impact their performance or make them paranoid. Loops will include finding logical reasons for the inevitable (Ti/Ni) or stubborn moral certainties (Fi).
INXP: Considers themselves good with details, but remembers things wrong and has a poor ability to systematically learn how to perform to the best of their ability, so scatters their energy and wastes time having to re-look up or learn things; can make mistakes in details or have massive anxiety when forced to adapt quickly to a new situation. Sometimes their heightened Ne sense of “I’m better at this than I actually am” leads them to take jobs unsuited to their low Si, which causes mistakes. Loops involve chronically reliving mistakes or feeling stuck and unable to move forward.
ESXJ: Believes their Ne to be competent in reading between the lines and in brainstorming solutions, but fails to realize its limited scope and its tendency toward a focused bias (framed by Si) which seeks to branch out from what is ‘known’ rather than create its own independent interpretations or theories. Can mistype as a Ne-dom (and often does). May become forceful with their ideas, only to break down and become anxious over the unknown in stressful situations.
ENXJ: Believes their Se is their greatest asset and does not realize the often negative role it plays in their life; their fascination with it includes their sophisticated love for high quality things and new experiences (exotic foods, fancy clothes, sports cars, high-adrenaline hobbies, etc), but it often leads them astray and causes them to make short-sighted, reckless decisions (hopping into bed with the wrong people, over-eating or over-exercising, throwing themselves on a new opportunity only to realize they lack the focus, energy, and skills required to complete it). Often, they over-estimate their ability to use Se well and wind up stumbling through Se-driven work environments.
EXFP: Thinks their Te is efficient and competent, boastful that they can do and finish anything, but finds it a daily grind to actually follow through and do all the boring things necessary for total completion. May under-estimate how long things take and overload themselves with too many responsibilities and too little time; feels a strong desire to produce things and may over-work. Can assume their reasoning is sound, when really it’s just finding facts to support what they want to believe. Can steamroll over other people and make enemies.
EXTP: Can assume they are super charming, able to con anyone into giving them what they want, and able to understand and appeal to other people, and not realize some of their tactics are obvious, their understanding of other people is skewed, and their tendency to ‘mess with’ people’s feelings makes them more often disliked than appreciated. Can assume they will sail through life on charm alone and be able to talk their way out of anything, only to fail.
