me: *wants to live a minimalist life with little to no clutter*
also me: I'm keeping this math assignment from 5th grade I might need it later.
*crushes my emotions with my bare hands* as I was saying,
You find so many flaws in even your closest friends that people are often surprised that you actually like them. When, indeed, the fact that you’re so critical of everything and everybody (including yourself) doesn’t affect your overall impression of a person
“People who think they know everything are a great annoyance to those of us who do.”
INTPs
I’ve seen this kind of observational post done for functions and MBTI types, but not for Enneagram I don’t think?? Disclaimer: based off personal observation.
Feel free to contribute :)
One: (Note: I don’t know many of this type) Least relaxed, gaze can become fixated on one thing in the environment esp. when talking/trying to explain something, bright, slightly strained.
Two: Expressive, attentive, anticipating, reactive, open (but can also look very closed-off if unhealthy - focus overwhelmingly on the other person); often cheerful, ‘alight’.
Three: (Note: I don’t know many of this type) Level, straightforward, superficially expressive, confident, shiny, can look very inexpressive/serious when not interacting with people.
Four: Tired, often compassionate, self-absorbed, self-deprecating, can look cynical; soft, starry, ‘piercing’ but in that you are drawn to look into their eyes not necessarily that they’re invading your soul.
Five: Quiet but not absent, observing, piercing, detached but only purposely, from withholding (compared to 9’s typical ‘floatiness’), direct-facing but not so challenging (as 8) more matter of fact.
Six: Searching and responsive, like they’re waiting for you/the world to make the first move; petitioning, checking, may make a lot of sideways glances in person and in photos.
Seven: Lively, outwardly-focused, often flitting between things in the environment (more so if Ne, more acting-on if Se). When they make direct eye contact and speak, you may feel like they’re using you as an anchor as they run along with their thoughts.
Eight: Very outwardly-focused, intense, direct and challenging like laser beams are coming from their eyes; can look cold, kind of lizard-like but if warm, purposeful.
Nine: Relaxed around eyes, not showing much strong emotion, staring into the distance slightly glazed over, eye contact can be genuine but generally doesn’t emphasise strong ‘alliances’ as such; can look enigmatic.
Craving passion and yet terrified of commitment.
xNTP (via aesthetic-types)
going from “today is a good day” to “i hate my life” takes me approximately 2.6 seconds
i deal with my personal problems the same way i study for tests
i don’t
Ask away
SO-blind pros and cons:
pros
- quality interactions are the norm
- healthier approach to relationships, being alone is always better than being with people who aren’t good for us
- generally loyal, genuine, and altruistic in our relationships
- less bullshit, people usually know where they stand with us
- less affected by others’ opinions, confidence is internally generated
- less superficial/materialistic, it’s about the way things are rather than how they look
- more critical of societal norms and unwilling to play along with stupid or toxic practices
- prioritize health, safety, and meaningful relationships above reputation
- actually mind our own damn business
cons
- sometimes too rigorous about our “screening” for friends/cutting people off because they don’t meet the bar we’ve set
- constantly feeling like a misfit/outcast
- actually might be an outcast. at least we seem to constantly leave behind groups and situations because we inevitably reach the disillusionment stage
- hard to impress
- can be cold, hurtful, bad at validating people and insensitive of others’ feelings unless they’re somehow important to us (read: meet our nearly impossible standards)
- overly rebellious or non-compliant, needlessly critical of society and rules
- may talk to people but have no intention of bonding, which confuses people when they realize the SO-blind in question never considered them a friend
- do not understand why people care if we wear pajamas in public (I think this is a con because I actually don’t get why it matters?)
- *forcibly self-isolates* *doesn’t talk to people* *is constantly rude and blunt* “why am I alone”
hahahaha yup
You’re really smart but you prefer to make people think you’re an idiot so that they expect less from you.