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Ph0enixF1re -> Myers-Briggs personality types (3/3/2007 12:45:08 PM)

For those of you that are familiar with these personality profiles, can you make a correlation between a personality type and the role that we play in the BDSM lifestyle?

Which one are you, and does it affect how you conduct your lifestyle activities?

For instance, the ENTJ is the "Feild Marshall" and probably is a very strong Dominant, Alpha type.



FukinTroll -> RE: Myers-Briggs personality types (3/3/2007 12:47:46 PM)

Well.... I am a T R O L L since there is no other way to know.



KatyLied -> RE: Myers-Briggs personality types (3/3/2007 1:13:25 PM)

I am INTJ, I think it's a rare one.  Not sure how it correlates to being submissive.



MasterFireMaam -> RE: Myers-Briggs personality types (3/3/2007 1:17:21 PM)

I am in the rarest: INFJ. And, not only that, I am the rarest of INFJs: a scientist. The Function Type is Intuitive Thinker; the Intelligence Type is Mentor.

http://www.typelogic.com/infj.html

Master Fire



Vendaval -> RE: Myers-Briggs personality types (3/3/2007 1:21:52 PM)

"Introverted Intuition
INTJs are idea people. Anything is possible; everything is negotiable. Whatever the outer circumstances, INTJs are ever perceiving inner pattern-forms and using real-world materials to operationalize them. Others may see what is and wonder why; INTJs see what might be and say "Why not?!" Paradoxes, antinomies, and other contradictory phenomena aptly express these intuitors' amusement at those whom they feel may be taking a particular view of reality too seriously. INTJs enjoy developing unique solutions to complex problems."



SusanofO -> RE: Myers-Briggs personality types (3/3/2007 1:23:12 PM)

Katy: INTJ's comprise approximately 1% of the general population (acc. to a book I have on the M-Briggs test). That of course includes both sexes.

I am an INFJ, and this type supposedly comprises a little less than 1% of the population (both sexes included), so it is also rare, (although it's probably easier, from what I've read, to be an INFJ female than it is an INFJ male, due to how the type can conflict w/stereotypical gender expectations for a male, if they are INFJ.)

Both types (INTJ and INFJ) are often "mistunderstood" by others, but - I have hope since people do ask these kinds of Q's in threads like this one, which indicates to me, that people are aware of how personality can impact a realtionship to the point they are consulting skilled authors and experts about it. 

I think these tests (particularly the M-B) can help "clue people, in" sometimes, as far as what makes someone "tick", and can be a good aid (especially if folks are having relationship "communication issues", maybe).

But - I don't think the tests are the be-all, end-all final word, as far as whether a relationship is going to succeed. There are obviously other factors involved (like how hard someone will work at it, and other things, IMO).  

- Susan



KatyLied -> RE: Myers-Briggs personality types (3/3/2007 1:23:40 PM)

INTJs are perfectionists, with a seemingly endless capacity for improving upon anything that takes their interest
Personal relationships, particularly romantic ones, can be the INTJ's Achilles heel.

Okay, that's pretty much me.



SusanofO -> RE: Myers-Briggs personality types (3/3/2007 1:31:07 PM)

Katy: Yes. INTJ's are viewed (if female) sometimes as "too analytical" by folks who just love gender stereotyping other folks, as far as "expectations". This is unfortunate, IMO, since INTJ females I've known are usually as sharp as tacks mentally, and have tons to offer, as friends, and as partners.

INFJ's (my type) can be sometimes viewed as "wimpy" or "too sensitive" (especially if a male, unless they are in a profession like counselling or in the clergy, or something). The view seems to be they should all herd off somewhere, and be professional poets, or something.

However, and INFJ can really get into a good debate (and win, and galvanize public support) if they really get riled up about some issue (fair housing laws for poor, anti-nuke demos, etc)  due to their sometimes very fervent belief there is much at stake, (usually for someone else, sometimes for themselves as well). But usually, they are fairly "mild mannered."

I am actually (I've taken the M-B test 3 times) sometimes on the "borderline" between T (thinking) and F (feeling), as far as "preference of relating to other people" are concerned, so I can appear sometimes to be very "analytical", but much of the time, my "heart rules my head".

*As far as being submissive, I'd say it's a great type, (introverted, service-oriented, typically "feminine") - except that I am not a "typical" INFJ. To many folks, I appear to be an Extrovert (and can act like one, in self-defense, even though I am not).

*I am also on the borderline between T and F, so can be a very good "debater" (and some might read this as "argumentative" in a bad way, under the right circumstances). Especially if they're not particularly committed to fair, even-handed communication. But -your basic INFJ actually wants "peace at any price" and really values harmony in the home (and elsewhere, too).

And an INFJ can "turn on the tears" at the drop of a hat (which I suppose could really bother some Dominants, even if it is a sincere reaction.)

- Susan



ToServeIsToLive -> RE: Myers-Briggs personality types (3/3/2007 2:08:04 PM)

I'm INTP.  Don't know how rare it is, but the description I read was very accurate.  My sign(Libra) is completely off, but that nails me on the head.  Hocuspokus 0 science 1?



abytchgoddess4u -> RE: Myers-Briggs personality types (3/3/2007 2:09:52 PM)

I'm an ENTP, and find my creativity helps me in scenes quite a bit. I love figuring out how to put people in predicament bondage.

But, it also means that I have a very hard time finding a suitable partner...I'm extremely picky and can be unintentionally callous and harshly critical. I try my best to be self-aware, but I sometimes miss out on the sensibilities of others...[:(]

ETA: I forgot to add the link... http://davefaq.com/Docs/ENTP.html  It is EXACTLY me, btw...so much so, it's scary.



Vendaval -> RE: Myers-Briggs personality types (3/3/2007 2:12:24 PM)

This is where I run into trouble with people.
And yes, many people pick up on the dominant
energy and are intimidated by me.  Some are
actually very afraid, to the point of stuttering
and running away.  Cowards!  Come back here,
I just want to tie you down and....muhahahaha....

[sm=crop.gif]

"To complicate matters, INTJs are usually extremely private people, and can often be naturally impassive as well, which makes them easy to misread and misunderstand. Perhaps the most fundamental problem, however, is that INTJs really want people to make sense. :-) This sometimes results in a peculiar naivete', paralleling that of many Fs -- only instead of expecting inexhaustible affection and empathy from a romantic relationship, the INTJ will expect inexhaustible reasonability and directness."



justheather -> RE: Myers-Briggs personality types (3/3/2007 2:12:44 PM)

INFP here. Anybody else? If it ever comes up in a group situation, I tend to be the lone member in a set of one.



LaTigresse -> RE: Myers-Briggs personality types (3/3/2007 2:16:16 PM)

quote:

ORIGINAL: justheather

INFP here. Anybody else? If it ever comes up in a group situation, I tend to be the lone member in a set of one.


No Heather, I am pretty certain that is mine also though I would have to double check my personel file at work.



SusanofO -> RE: Myers-Briggs personality types (3/3/2007 2:20:56 PM)

I've noticed the "J" part of my personality sometimes can put me at odds with a "P", at times, if they are a prospective partner.

As a "J" type (organized), I tend to want to know just what "the rules" are, and if some activity, event, or task for me (or us) to do is being discussed, I want to know when, where, what, etc, ASAP (if possible). I want to "get it right."

The "P" folks "go with the flow" a lot more, and just don't see "not organizing everything to the last detail" as a crime, and sometimes think I should just "loosen up" about it all. My contention is that if I am a submissive, and trying to do my best, it's not "fair" sometimes, if someone just prefers to leave much stuff "open-ended" (as in, "we'll get there someday, discuss is sometime", and then not say when, or have a distinct "plan" for some future activity, or topic of discussion that I (or either of us) may see as a big issue, for instance).

In theory, I realize it is just their personality, but in a relationship, I have to remind myself they are not doing it on purpose, or trying to manipulate me, sometimes (because they're not, usually, although it can be sometimes hard to tell. Which is neither here nor there, if they are the Dominant, I guess).

- Susan 



stef -> RE: Myers-Briggs personality types (3/3/2007 2:25:25 PM)

quote:

ORIGINAL: SusanofO

I am actually (I've taken the M-B test 3 times) sometimes on the "borderline" between T (thinking) and F (feeling), as far as "preference of relating to other people" are concerned, so I can appear sometimes to be very "analytical", but much of the time, my "heart rules my head".

Ditto.  I take the test every year or so and depending on where my head is at the time, I either come out as INTJ or INFJ.

~stef



Quivver -> RE: Myers-Briggs personality types (3/3/2007 2:29:27 PM)

quote:

ORIGINAL: KatyLied

I am INTJ, I think it's a rare one.  Not sure how it correlates to being submissive.


hadnt taken the test in ages so I just re took it.  seems we are twins!  INTJ also......



SusanofO -> RE: Myers-Briggs personality types (3/3/2007 2:32:21 PM)

stef: Yaaay! [:)] I am not alone anymore. Good to know ('cuz we are pretty rare, and I do sometimes feel a little "weird").

- Susan



happypervert -> RE: Myers-Briggs personality types (3/3/2007 2:43:12 PM)

Thanks for the link, MasterFireMaam. It's probably been 15 years since I've taken the MB test, but I recall being an INTP and just checked the description and yup, that's me. 



Hime -> RE: Myers-Briggs personality types (3/3/2007 3:24:32 PM)

I have an ENTJ personality.
There is no question that it is strongly reflected in both my public and very private life.

~ xoxo



DreamyLadySnow -> RE: Myers-Briggs personality types (3/3/2007 3:41:37 PM)

Katy,
I'm INTJ and Top/Domme.
I don't think it correlates role, but am quite sure it affects how we see ourselves, what we want, how we play.

LS



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