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mbtified: I don’t know about the rest of you, mbti bloggers, but I’m sick of having to scroll down t

mbtified:

I don’t know about the rest of you, mbti bloggers, but I’m sick of having to scroll down through countless of personal posts on the mbti tags in order to finally find a good post. Fandoms were smart enough to create tags to track specific content for them to reblog without spending hours going down a tag, so why not implement this idea to the MBTI community? Not only will this make our blogging more effective but it will also help anyone who doesn’t have an MBTI blog but wants to access educative posts (or for those who prefer it, memes) about their type more easily. Here are the tags I’ve come up with:

  • mbtitag: any post of any kind (either informative or ‘types as’ ‘mtl likely’ etc) related to the mbti community
  • for specific types, add ‘tag’ after the type. ex: istptag
  • for specific functions, add ‘tag’ after the function. ex: nitag
  • 16tag: for posts aimed at all types
  • mbtitheory: if post has educational purposes
  • mbtimisc: if post is ‘types as’ + ‘mtl likely’ + meme + any post with entertainment purposes

I hope enough people make use of this system for it to work! Please, if you do, only use these tags if suitable. If your post is personal or not aimed at the MBTI community (aka created to be either informative or reblogged) DO NOT use the tags. This is meant to make people’s blogging as fast and effective as possible. 

CLARIFICATION: You don’t have to use it as your tag system for all of your posts! You can still use your current tag system, the only thing you have to do for this idea to succeed is to use these tags among the 5 first tags in the ORIGINAL posts that you want people to see (not just any post). You can keep using your system simultaneously!


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I love going to the mall with my esfj friend because she does all the work, she talks to sales assistants and asks things and i just have to smile and nod i love her

Ps. She actually got entp in the test but I’m pretty sure she’s a esxj

Gotta get myself an extrovertedfriend

Everybody on tumblr offers analysis of functions and tritypes and enneagram wings and so/six doms, and I’m here like:

Can I offer you a meme in this trying time?

-> ENFJ wallpaper by me

-> you can make requests for other personality types

-> you can make any kind of wallpaper& icon requests, don’t hesitate

-> please like and reblog it helps so much

-> I hope you enjoy this

-> I’m an ENFJ :)

Enneagram types as theories of personality

Disclaimer: This is based solely off of my impressions of both the enneagram types and the theories mentioned here. I matched them according to what each type might relate to and/or find interesting.

Type 1: Alfred Adler - Inferiority Feelings: The Source of Human Striving
http://www.awaken.com/2013/07/inferiority-feelings-the-source-of-human-striving/

Type 2: Karen Horney - Neurotic Needs and Trends
https://www.verywell.com/horneys-list-of-neurotic-needs-2795949

Type 3: Carl Jung - The Systems of Personality
http://journalpsyche.org/jungian-model-psyche/

Type 4: Erik Erikson - Psychosocial Stages of Development and Basic Strengths
https://www.explorepsychology.com/psychosocial-development/

Type 5: Erich Fromm - Freedom versus Security: The Basic Human Dilemma
http://highered.mheducation.com/sites/0072316799/student_view0/part2/chapter7/chapter_outline.html

Type 6: Raymond Cattell - Source and Dynamic Traits
http://www.personalityresearch.org/papers/fehringer.html

Type 7: Julian Rotter - Psychological Needs and the Locus of Control
http://psych.fullerton.edu/jmearns/rotter.htm

Type 8: Henry Murray - Needs: The Motivation of Behavior
https://www.verywell.com/murrays-theory-of-psychogenic-needs-2795952

Type 9: Abraham Maslow - Personality Development: The Hierarchy of Needs
https://www.boundless.com/psychology/textbooks/boundless-psychology-textbook/personality-16/humanistic-perspectives-on-personality-78/maslow-s-humanistic-theory-of-personality-307-12842/

INFP: *sends a black image to gc*
INTP:?
ENTJ: All I see is darkness.
INTP: Is that the message lol
ENTJ: INFP always gotta be deep and poetic like that
INFP: No lol. I opened my new phone and there were like 9 black pictures on there. But then when I zoom in and out, it flashes the image for a sec. 
ENTJ: Ahhh, new phone glitches 
INTP: Or pocket pics

ESTP “Introvert”

INTP: Hey INFJ, you need to learn how to fake social skills. I can’t keep ordering food for you whenever we go out together.

INFJ: Of course you can. That’s why you still do it. Plus I just hate talking to people. 

ESTP: Bruh, I hate talking to people. People think I’m social but I’m really not.

INFJ: Huh? You, asocial?

ESTP: Yeah, I’m just loud as fuck. I don’t actually talk to anyone. 

INTP: …

  • Steve Jobs
  • Jack Dorsey (founder of Twitter)
  • Dalai Lama XIV
  • Amy Winehouse
  • Keith Richards
  • Donald Rumsfeld
  • Vladimir Putin
  • Frank Zappa
  • Stanley Kubrick
  • Clint Eastwood
  • Woody Allen
  • Simon Cowell
  • Harrison Ford
  • Tom Cruise
  • Christian Bale
  • Scarlett Johansson
  • Ellen Page
  • Snoop Dogg
  • Bruce Lee
  • Sally Ride
  • James Murdoch

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  • Isaac Newton
  • Karl Marx
  • Ayn Rand
  • Friedrich Nietzsche
  • Mark Zuckerberg
  • John Adams
  • Heraclitus
  • Martin Luther
  • John Nash
  • G.W.F. Hegel
  • Jane Austen
  • Jean-Paul Sartre
  • Stephen Hawking
  • Augustus
  • Vladimir Lenin
  • Anders Breivik
  • Ted Kaczynski
  • James Cameron
  • Arnold Schwarzenegger
  • Russell Crowe
  • Jay-Z
  • Jodie Foster
  • Ashley Olsen
  • Roger Waters
  • Betty Friedan
  • Susan Sontag
  • Friedrich Schiller

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  • Abraham Lincoln
  • Albert Einstein
  • Charles Darwin
  • Richard Dawkins
  • Marie Curie
  • Hannah Arendt
  • Immanuel Kant
  • John Locke
  • James Madison
  • Adam Smith
  • Thomas Aquinas
  • René Descartes
  • Sigourney Weaver
  • Tina Fey
  • Ben Stein
  • Max Weber
  • David Keirsey

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(All of the below was derived from one of my favorite MBTI sites, The Personality Page)

The Guardian…

Extraverted Thinking with Introverted Sensing

OVERVIEW:

Jungian functional preference ordering:

Dominant: Extraverted Thinking

Auxiliary: Introverted Sensing

Tertiary: Extraverted Intuition

Inferior: Introverted Feeling

As an ESTJ, your primary mode of living is focused externally, where you deal with things rationally and logically. Your secondary mode is internal, where you take things in via your five senses in a literal, concrete fashion.

ESTJs live in a world of facts and concrete needs. They live in the present, with their eye constantly scanning their personal environment to make sure that everything is running smoothly and systematically. They honor traditions and laws, and have a clear set of standards and beliefs. They expect the same of others, and have no patience or understanding of individuals who do not value these systems. They value competence and efficiency, and like to see quick results for their efforts.

ESTJs are take-charge people. They have such a clear vision of the way that things should be, that they naturally step into leadership roles. They are self-confident and aggressive. They are extremely talented at devising systems and plans for action, and at being able to see what steps need to be taken to complete a specific task. They can sometimes be very demanding and critical, because they have such strongly held beliefs, and are likely to express themselves without reserve if they feel someone isn’t meeting their standards. But at least their expressions can be taken at face-value, because the ESTJ is extremely straight-forward and honest.

The ESTJ is usually a model citizen, and pillar of the community. He or she takes their commitments seriously, and follows their own standards of “good citizenship” to the letter. ESTJ enjoys interacting with people, and likes to have fun. ESTJs can be very boisterous and fun at social events, especially activities which are focused on the family, community, or work.

The ESTJ needs to watch out for the tendency to be too rigid, and to become overly detail-oriented. Since they put a lot of weight in their own beliefs, it’s important that they remember to value other people’s input and opinions. If they neglect their Feeling side, they may have a problem with fulfilling other’s needs for intimacy, and may unknowingly hurt people’s feelings by applying logic and reason to situations which demand more emotional sensitivity.

When bogged down by stress, an ESTJ often feels isolated from others. They feel as if they are misunderstood and undervalued, and that their efforts are taken for granted. Although normally the ESTJ is very verbal and doesn’t have any problem expressing themself, when under stress they have a hard time putting their feelings into words and communicating them to others.

ESTJs value security and social order above all else, and feel obligated to do all that they can to enhance and promote these goals. They will mow the lawn, vote, join the PTA, attend home owners association meetings, and generally do anything that they can to promote personal and social security.

The ESTJ puts forth a lot of effort in almost everything that they do. They will do everything that they think should be done in their job, marriage, and community with a good amount of energy. He or she is conscientious, practical, realistic, and dependable. While the ESTJ will dutifully do everything that is important to work towards a particular cause or goal, they might not naturally see or value the importance of goals which are outside of their practical scope. However, if the ESTJ is able to see the relevance of such goals to practical concerns, you can bet that they’ll put every effort into understanding them and incorporating them into their quest for clarity and security.

ESTJ RELATIONSHIPS:

ESTJs are very enthusiastic people who are driven to fulfill their obligations and duties, especially those towards their families. Their priorities generally put God first, family second, and friends third. They put forth a tremendous amount of effort to meet their obligations and duties, according to their priorities. They are dedicated and committed to their relationships, which they consider to be lifelong and unalterable. They like to be in charge, and may be very controlling of their mates and children. They have high esteem for traditions and institutions, and expect that their mates and children will support these as well. They have little patience and need for dealing with people who see things very differently from the ESTJ.

ESTJs as Lovers

When an ESTJ says “I do”, you can bet that they will put forth a tremendous amount of effort and energy into fulfilling their commitment to the relationship. They seek stability and security in their lives, and once they have made a commitment, it is lifelong and unalterable. They bring with them into the relationship a strong and dependable nature, which is oriented in traditions and security. They are highly energetic people, who never seem to lose their energy when performing duties and fulfilling obligations.

ESTJs usually feel very strongly that they are right and that if everyone else would listen carefully to what the ESTJ has to say, then they would understand the way things really are, and the world would be a better place. Such a strong, confident self-image is an asset in many ways, but can also be a detriment in close interpersonal relationships, if the ESTJ’s mate does not feel valued for their contributions as an individual. This is a potential pitfall for ESTJs, who should try to be aware of the fact that other people have things to offer, even if they do not exactly follow the ESTJ’s way of thinking. If it’s not possible to do this on a larger scale, the ESTJ should perhaps focus on this area with respect to their partner’s contributions.

Sexually, the ESTJ is likely to be robust, enthusiastic, and athletic. They will tend to be traditional, and to expect sexual encounters on a relatively scheduled basis. They’re likely to approach intimacy as a physical experience of closeness, rather than as an opportunity to express and receive expressions of love and affection. The ESTJ will probably have to work on remembering to express their feelings verbally, but their mate’s appreciation will make it well worth it for those who do.

In many ways, ESTJs are Guardians and Protectors by nature. They enjoy shielding and protecting their families, and are usually quite good at it. Their partners will appreciate and enjoy the benefits of the ESTJ’s efforts in this respect, but they may also resent the more controlling aspects of the ESTJ’s personality, which goes along with their strong desire to shield their loved-ones. The ESTJ may consider it their duty to instruct their spouses how to behave or what attitude to take in certain situations, which may not be appreciated.

Conversely, the ESTJ freely gives approval and affirmation when they are happy or impressed with their mate’s behavior. Whether positive or negative, the ESTJ’s expression can be taken at face value, because these individuals are very honest and forthright about how the feel.

ESTJs enjoy spending time with others socializing, and are likely to strongly desire that their partners also take part in these social activities. They are especially interested in any event which is associated with the family, work, or any organization which the ESTJ is part of. Since they are social creatures, they’re likely to bring an emphasis on socializing to the relationship - but only after all of their work is done.

ESTJs are not naturally in tune with what others are feeling, and they may even tend to be very unobservant in these respects. This can cause problems with mates who have a Feeling preference, who may feel hurt or neglected by the ESTJ. If these feelings are pointed out to the ESTJ as an important dynamic of the relationship, rather than harbored internally by the Feeler, the ESTJ is likely to attempt to be more aware of their mate’s feelings and emotions.

The ESTJ gladly performs their duties in life, and wants to be appreciated for doing so. This is the greatest gift that their mates can give them - gratitude.

Although two well-developed individuals of any type can enjoy a healthy relationship, ESTJ’s natural partner is the ISTP, or the INTP. ESTJ’s dominant function of Extraverted Thinking is best matched with someone whose dominant function is Introverted Thinking. The ESTJ/ISTP combination is ideal because it also shared the Sensing way of perceiving the world, but the ESTJ/INTP combination is also quite good.

ESTJs as Parents

ESTJs take their parenting responsibilities seriously, and enjoy the roles and duties which they are consequently presented with. The ESTJ sees parenthood as a natural state, and welcomes the opportunity to fulfill their basic obligation to pass on their genes, and to raise children to be responsible, independent adults.

ESTJs usually expect that parents should be parents, and children should be children. There is likely to be that parent-child barrier between the ESTJ and their kids, and they are likely to expect that their children will treat them with respect and honor. They will have no patience for extreme deviation from this basic rule.

ESTJs also do not have much tolerance for inefficiency or messiness. They dislike to see mistakes repeated. Consequently, ESTJ parents may have a difficult time with their children who have Intuitive or Perceiving preferences. They are extremely practical, and have no understanding or value for the creative imaginations of highly Intuitive children. They will also have little patience with the unstructured, “go with the flow” attitude of their Perceiving children. This impatience with other types is a potential downfall for the ESTJ which may manifest itself in an ugly way if the rift occurs with their own children. The ESTJ should remember that what is right for them is not necessarily right for their children.

Whatever difficulties an ESTJ may experience with their child, they will always accept that child back as their own. They are strongly driven to fulfill their duties, and see parenting as one of these “must do” obligations.

Children of the ESTJ will usually remember them as dependable, reliable, strict, traditional, and always willing to sacrifice themself for the sake of their children.

ESTJs as Friends

Although ESTJs typically put their family above their friends, they do enjoy and value their friendships. They enjoy having fun and spending time with others, especially those who share their interests and pursuits. They are likely to choose to spend free time with friends pursuing some activity or hobby - probably athletic or sports-oriented. They’re likely to socialize quite a bit with their own family members, and with people who belong to the same organization or institution as the ESTJ.

ESTJs are usually status-conscious, and will respect others who they feel have acheived a high degree of success in our society. Although ESTJs have very high standards for behavior, and believe that they know what is appropriate and best in any given situation, they’re likely to be less controlling with those who they feel are powerful individuals.

ESTJs will have little patience with people who seem frivolous or extremely untraditional. Conversely, those who live entirely in the current moment (Sensing Perceivers) may not appreciate the ESTJ’s strong judgments, which may seem overly traditional to them. ESTJs are likely to bond best with other ESTJ, or with people of any type, if they share a common interest or goal.

ESTJs tend to be enthusiastic, sharp, and witty. They like to hear good jokes, and enjoy telling them as well. They’re valued by their friends for being dependable and upbeat, and easily engaged in various pursuits.

The ESTJ is generally very opinionated, and likes to appear authoritative and in charge. They may temper this tendency when around other ESTJs whom they value. Around other types, this tendency may cause them to be abrupt and direct, to the point where they inadvertantly step on people’s toes.

(All of the below was derived from one of my favorite MBTI sites, The Personality Page)

The Duty Fulfiller…

(Introverted Sensing with Extraverted Thinking)

OVERVIEW: 

Jungian functional preference ordering:

Dominant: Introverted Sensing

Auxiliary: Extraverted Thinking

Tertiary: Introverted Feeling

Inferior: Extraverted Intuition 

As an ISTJ, your primary mode of living is focused internally, where you take things in via your five senses in a literal, concrete fashion. Your secondary mode is external, where you deal with things rationally and logically.

ISTJs are quiet and reserved individuals who are interested in security and peaceful living. They have a strongly-felt internal sense of duty, which lends them a serious air and the motivation to follow through on tasks. Organized and methodical in their approach, they can generally succeed at any task which they undertake.

ISTJs are very loyal, faithful, and dependable. They place great importance on honesty and integrity. They are “good citizens” who can be depended on to do the right thing for their families and communities. While they generally take things very seriously, they also usually have an offbeat sense of humor and can be a lot of fun - especially at family or work-related gatherings.

ISTJs tend to believe in laws and traditions, and expect the same from others. They’re not comfortable with breaking laws or going against the rules. If they are able to see a good reason for stepping outside of the established mode of doing things, the ISTJ will support that effort. However, ISTJs more often tend to believe that things should be done according to procedures and plans. If an ISTJ has not developed their Intuitive side sufficiently, they may become overly obsessed with structure, and insist on doing everything “by the book”.

The ISTJ is extremely dependable on following through with things which he or she has promised. For this reason, they sometimes get more and more work piled on them. Because the ISTJ has such a strong sense of duty, they may have a difficult time saying “no” when they are given more work than they can reasonably handle. For this reason, the ISTJ often works long hours, and may be unwittingly taken advantage of.

The ISTJ will work for long periods of time and put tremendous amounts of energy into doing any task which they see as important to fulfilling a goal. However, they will resist putting energy into things which don’t make sense to them, or for which they can’t see a practical application. They prefer to work alone, but work well in teams when the situation demands it. They like to be accountable for their actions, and enjoy being in positions of authority. The ISTJ has little use for theory or abstract thinking, unless the practical application is clear.

ISTJs have tremendous respect for facts. They hold a tremendous store of facts within themselves, which they have gathered through their Sensing preference. They may have difficulty understanding a theory or idea which is different from their own perspective. However, if they are shown the importance or relevance of the idea to someone who they respect or care about, the idea becomes a fact, which the ISTJ will internalize and support. Once the ISTJ supports a cause or idea, he or she will stop at no lengths to ensure that they are doing their duty of giving support where support is needed.

The ISTJ is not naturally in tune with their own feelings and the feelings of others. They may have difficulty picking up on emotional needs immediately, as they are presented. Being perfectionists themselves, they have a tendency to take other people’s efforts for granted, like they take their own efforts for granted. They need to remember to pat people on the back once in a while. 

ISTJs are likely to be uncomfortable expressing affection and emotion to others. However, their strong sense of duty and the ability to see what needs to be done in any situation usually allows them to overcome their natural reservations, and they are usually quite supporting and caring individuals with the people that they love. Once the ISTJ realizes the emotional needs of those who are close to them, they put forth effort to meet those needs.

The ISTJ is extremely faithful and loyal. Traditional and family-minded, they will put forth great amounts of effort at making their homes and families running smoothly. They are responsible parents, taking their parenting roles seriously. They are usually good and generous providers to their families. They care deeply about those close to them, although they usually are not comfortable with expressing their love. The ISTJ is likely to express their affection through actions, rather than through words.

ISTJs have an excellent ability to take any task and define it, organize it, plan it, and implement it through to completion. They are very hard workers, who do not allow obstacles to get in the way of performing their duties. They do not usually give themselves enough credit for their achievements, seeing their accomplishments simply as the natural fulfillment of their obligations.

ISTJs usually have a great sense of space and function, and artistic appreciation. Their homes are likely to be tastefully furnished and immaculately maintained. They are acutely aware of their senses, and want to be in surroundings which fit their need for structure, order, and beauty. 

Under stress, ISTJs may fall into “catastrophe mode”, where they see nothing but all of the possibilities of what could go wrong. They will berate themselves for things which they should have done differently, or duties which they failed to perform. They will lose their ability to see things calmly and reasonably, and will depress themselves with their visions of doom. 

In general, the ISTJ has a tremendous amount of potential. Capable, logical, reasonable, and effective individuals with a deeply driven desire to promote security and peaceful living, the ISTJ has what it takes to be highly effective at achieving their chosen goals - whatever they may be.

ISTJ RELATIONSHIPS:

The ISTJ’s word is as good as gold, and they honor their commitments faithfully. They believe that to do otherwise would be nothing less than a breach of honor and trustworthiness. Consequently, they take their vows very seriously, and once they have said “I do”, that means they are bound to the relationship until “death do us apart” or otherwise. ISTJs are driven to fulfill their responsibilities and duties, and will do so with tireless effort. They will do their best to meet the obligations presented by the different relationship roles which they play during their lives, i.e. spouse, parent, offspring, etc. They may have difficulty showing warmth, but they frequently feel it in abundance, and most develop the ability to show it through sheer effort. If nothing else, the ISTJ holds the gold medal of all the personality types for Effort. They will put forth tremendous amounts of effort to accomplish goals which are important to them. If healthy relationships are among these goals, you can bet that the ISTJ will do everything that they can to foster and maintain healthy relationships.

ISTJs as Lovers

ISTJs are committed, loyal partners, who will put forth tremendous amounts of effort into making their relationships work. Once they have made a commitment to a relationship, they will stick with it until the end. They gladly accept their duty towards fulfilling their role in the relationship. ISTJs are generally willing and able to do anything which they have defined as a goal. So, if maintaining a good relationship is important to the ISTJ, they are likely to have a good relationship. If they have not added this goal to their internal “list” of duties, they are likely to approach the relationship in their “natural” state, which is extremely practical, traditional, and structured.

Sexually, the ISTJ is likely to approach intimacy from a physical perspective, rather than as a means of expressing love and affection. They usually have a problem expressing their deepest feelings, even though they may be very strongly felt. They will expect sex on a relatively scheduled basis, and are likely to honor traditions regarding gender role-playing. Male ISTJs will assert their perspective on their partners, while female ISTJs will tend to follow along with what their male counterparts want (although they will be uncomfortable with anything extremely out of the traditional norm).

ISTJs do not feel threatened by constructive criticism or conflict situations. When faced with criticism, the ISTJ is likely to believe that their point of view is correct. They have a tremendous amount of respect for Facts, and base their opinions on known facts and logic. Consequently, they have a hard time seeing the viability of viewpoints which don’t match their own. When the ISTJ gets involved in a disagreement over a point, they usually begin to attempt to recruit the other person over to their own point of view, fully believing that they are right, and that the other individual simply needs to understand the facts of the situation. In such situations, the ISTJ may or may not be right, but their confidence in their own “rightness” can shake the confidence of others involved. This habit can quickly turn conversations into “win-lose” situations, and can present a special problem in intimate relationships. While they may inadvertantly shake the confidence of their colleagues with their “I’m right” approach, the same behavior may cause serious issues within their intimate relationships. The ISTJ’s constant assertion of “rightness” may send a message to their mates that they do not value their opinions. If the ISTJ has a mate with a strong Feeling preference, they may inadvertantly wreak havoc with their self-esteem, since Feeling individuals are extremely sensitive to conflict and criticism, and are especially vulnerable in their intimate relationships.

Since ISTJs make decisions using the Thinking function (rather than Feeling), they are not naturally likely to consider their mates feelings and emotions in daily living. This may be a problem if their mates have the Feeling preference, since Feeling individuals usually expect a lot of positive affirmation, which the ISTJ does not naturally communicate to them. The ISTJ needs to remember that others may need to hear that they are loved and valued, even if the ISTJ doesn’t need to hear this themself.

ISTJs are generally very capable and efficient at most things which they endeavor. Consequently, their mates are likely to hold a good amount of respect for them. Daily concerns are likely to be well-provided for by the ISTJ. If other concerns, such as emotional needs, are pointed out to the ISTJ as important issues for their mates, the ISTJ will rise to the occasion and add the task of addressing these needs to the internal “list” of duties. Since the ISTJ is so willing to work hard at issues, and so tireless at performing tasks which they feel should be done, the ISTJ generally makes a wonderful, caring mate who is willing and able to promote a healthy, lasting relationship which is also a partnership.

Although two well-developed individuals of any type can enjoy a healthy relationship, the ISTJ’s natural partner is the ESFP or the ESTP. ISTJ’s dominant function of Introverted Sensing is best matched with a partner whose personality is dominated by Extraverted Sensing.

ISTJs as Parents

ISTJs are faithful and devoted parents who can be counted on to put forth their very best efforts towards raising their children in positive, comfortable, secure homes, and to promote their growth in such a way that they will become secure adults who know their place in life within our society. Such is the greatest goal of an ISTJ parent toward their child.

Along the path towards this goal, the ISTJ expects that their children honor their traditional familial roles. As parents, they demand respect and authority from their children. They willingly accept their parental role of provider and guardian. Once the ISTJ becomes a parent, it becomes a “given” that they will perform all of the duties associated with parenthood, and they will do so without grudge or burden. However, they expect that their children give them their due respect in return, and will have little patience with disrespectful behavior.

When it comes to giving punishment or discipline, the ISTJ will be able to do so when necessary without too much internal trauma. They see it as their duty to teach their children when they’ve done wrong, and so will administer the punishment in the name of the greater cause of doing their duty towards their children. Not to imply that the ISTJ will enjoy disciplining their children, they simply will put their duties before their personal feelings.

The ISTJ is likely to have a problem giving a lot of positive affirmation and support to their children. Having very high expectations for their own behavior and the behavior of others, the ISTJ often forgets to give praise when praise is due. All children need positive support as they find their place in the world, and this is especially true for children with the Feeling preference, who benefit tremendously from positive affirmation, and suffer (sometimes tremendously) in its void. The ISTJ who recognizes sensitivity in their child should take special care to give them positive support and affirmation.

The ISTJ will create a consistent, secure environment for their children, with definite roles and boundaries. Although this may at times create division between the parent and child (especially during rebellious adolescence), it will generally promote the child’s growth into a secure adult. ISTJ parents will be remembered and honored by their children for being good people who always tried their best, and for putting the needs of their children above their own.

ISTJs as Friends

Although friendships do not rank highest in the ISTJ’s list of important relationships (whose duties and obligation to the Family rank above all else), they do have value these relationships and put effort into enhancing and maintaining them. The ISTJ is likely to choose to be around people who have similar interests and perspectives to their own, and are likely to not have much patience with people who are very different from themselves.

Although their usual mode of being is very serious-minded, ISTJs like to have fun and let loose. They like being with Extraverts who are optimistic and fun-minded, although the E’s enthusiasm may eventually get on the ISTJ’s nerves. ISTJs can get along with most other types, but they especially form solid connections with other Sensing Judgers. The ISTJ’s respect for laws and traditions may make them unable to relate well to Sensing Perceiving types, although they admire their carefree ability to live for the moment. And conversely, the Sensing Perceiving types may see the ISTJ’s need for structure as too conservative or scheduled for their tastes. ISTJs seem to get along well with Intuitives, although they cannot really relate to some of the Intuitives perspectives.

kareem abdul-jabbar: infp or isfj?

youtube video below first make me think infp. here are some timestamps for the impatient:

  1. trevor asks “you were around when martin luther king was assasinated, how do you prevent yourself from ONLY being angry?” 5:44
  2. kareem’s sublime but also funny reaction to the note he get from donald trump 7:15
  3. trevor noah’s describing kareem’s ethics at 9:00 and the way he answer that question.

but then maybe he is a really positive isfj… because after all, his hooks from far away one of the hardest shots to master. that’s a very measured shot with one hand, after a spin. like, how much force you apply to the ball when you take a shot from there vs. few inches away? for those who weren’t paying attention his “skyhooks” looked like this:

rose-nebulijia:Atlas: Enneagram + The Untamed Characters (13/14)➵ Type One: Jin Zixuan “Ones resist rose-nebulijia:Atlas: Enneagram + The Untamed Characters (13/14)➵ Type One: Jin Zixuan “Ones resist rose-nebulijia:Atlas: Enneagram + The Untamed Characters (13/14)➵ Type One: Jin Zixuan “Ones resist

rose-nebulijia:

Atlas: Enneagram + The Untamed Characters (13/14)
➵ Type One: Jin Zixuan

“Ones resist being affected by their instinctual drives [–].
They are usually seen by others as highly self-controlled,
even rigid, although this is not how Ones experience
themselves. It seems to them that they are sitting on
a cauldron of passions and desires.”

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Austin is ambitious, fun, caring and extroverted. Austin loves to live his life to the fullest and wants to make the most of his career.

At his bets, Austin becomes more grounded and focused in his relationship with Ally. Austin also starts to take things more seriously.

At his worst, Austin can be impulsive and do things without thinking, as we see when he performs when he isn’t meant to which causes more issues for him.

Austin seems to be driven by fun and what feels good. I think Austin thinks that being a popstar will be fun. He also likes being a popstar because he likes making people feel good and he can do that through his music. His performances are also always very extravagant and energetic because he wants people to feel like he does. 

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Austin doesn’t seem to take life super seriously and he is very laid back a lot of the time. This is one of the reasons he complements Ally so well, as she is often very highly-strung. Austin often takes things as they come and doesn’t plan for the future, which can be characteristic of 7s. 

Austin shows his wing 6 as he is more people-oriented and personable than a 7w8. 

Tri-type:7w6 - 3w2 - 9w1

Some quotes to describe Austin’s motivations

“I am the electric avenger!”

“I’m surprised you know who he is. I thought you only listened to dorky books on tape.”

I hope it’s a musical. I’ve always wanted to be in a beach musical.”

“Hasta la vista, Crabby.”

“Book club, Calligraphy Camp - now you’re just making stuff up.”

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Ally is neurotic, shy, helpful and caring. Ally is very talented but struggled with her stage fright.

At her best, Ally becomes more confident in herself and her abilities. Ally is able to start performing with the help of Austin.

At her worst, Ally can overreact to situations and catastrophize situations. Ally can also act without thinking sometimes.

Ally seems to be afraid of a lot, which is common for 6s. Her biggest fear is performing on stage because she is afraid of embarrassing herself in front of everyone. As the series progresses, she is able to overcome this fear with the help of her friends and becomes more confident in herself and her abilities.

Ally is often the serious one in the group and tries to keep Austin and the others grounded. However, she can become swept up in their antics, leading to more issues for the group. For the most part, Ally is very responsible and future-focused. She knows what she wants and is constantly working towards that.

Ally shows her wing 7 as she is more overtly nervous and expressive than a 6w5.

Tri-type:6w7 - 1w2 - 4w3

Some quotes to describe Ally’s motivations

“You really won all those people over. They came for the kangaroo, but they stayed for the ‘Moon’”

“No, I was going to say we shouldn’t rush our revenge. I want to get this guy. We need to be ruthless. Plan every detail. Make no mistakes. I don’t want to go back to jail!”

“I also have a going away present for you. Actually, it’s a going away/birthday/groundhog day present.”

“That’s my song! How could he just steal my song like that? He messed with the wrong girl!”

You: Love Quinn - Type 6w7

Love is reactive, protective, caring and insecure. Love is very concerned with having a relationship as she seeks stability. 

I feel like Love was a bit difficult to type, because I think what the show is going for is that Love and Joe are the same. However, I don’t believe they have the same motivations for killing or for their actions. I also think this is shown in that Joe is constantly becoming obsessed with new people because he is desperate to find ‘the one’. Yet, I think Love is more concerned with finding love so she can have a stable relationship and have the family she always wanted, especially as her family life has been very dysfunctional. I also feel like Love kills when she feels like she needs to protect her loved ones (Forty and Joe), whereas, Joe kills when he feels rejected (attempted murder of Candiace and Beck) or in pursuit of his obsession (Benji and Peach). Hence, I actually think Love is more of a 6 than a 2, as she is more reactive (as 6s are in the reactive triad) and she is more driven by security and stability than love itself. 

At her best, Love is very caring and does a lot for the people she loves, as we see in her relationships with Joe and Forty. 

At her worst, Love can be overreactive and do things without thinking, as we see in her killings. She also seems to become paranoid and insecure. 

Love had a very close relationship with her brother Forty as she has always felt like she had to keep him safe and make sure he was ok. Her mother even scolds her and tells her that her one job was to keep him safe. As a result, she is always looking out for signs that something is going to go wrong with Forty, which is common for 6s. She is very scared he is going to relapse so she has trained herself to recognise the signs to make sure he is ok. 

Love becomes very obsessed with Joe and does a lot to protect the relationship, even going as far as killing Deliah and Candiace. However, this is a double-edged sword, as she also has at the back of her mind that Joe does’t love her anymore because of the things she has done, leading her to do bad things like killing Natalie. She admits to having a fear of abandonment and she is always worried that Joe will kill or leave her, meaning she can never truly trust him. 

Love has a wing 7 as she is more personable, extroverted and warm than a 6w5

Tri-type:6w7 - 2w3 - 9w1

Some quotes to describe Love’s motivations

“We’re all a little broken. Yet some pieces still manage to fit together.”

“No one who tries to love you really measures up when you’re a twin.”

“Relationships are scary. You don’t get all that goodness and possibility with zero risk.”

“Find the people that get you. Lean on them”

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Scooter is carefree, ambitious and foolhardy. He has grand dreams to become an actor and enjoys living the fast life and enjoying himself.

At his best, Scooter wants to be a good man and do the right thing. He doesn’t want to hurt anyone and tries his best to step up and volunteer to Dee that he will be in their child’s life. He becomes more focused and serious and starts to plan more for his future with Rita.

At his worst, Scooter is self-centred and scattered. He doesn’t always think about the feelings of others which can be seen with the way he treats Dee at the start of the series, going so far as making her dress up as an old maid to sneak in and see him.

Scooter goes with the flow and changes his mind often. He always has the dream of becoming an actor but doesn’t always seem like he wants to hustle and work towards his goal. He is content being with Rita and living in the apartment she provides him as he is still enjoying himself and in comfort. He seems more interested in the fun part of being famous and starts to believe that Rita will be able to support him with her money.

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Scooter seems to live his life day by day and doesn’t always plan ahead for the future or to consider the lives of the people he feels are important in his life. His lack of planning and foresight see him get caught by Dee with Rita and leads to their ugly confrontation. 

He also changes his mind very quickly as a result of having little plans other than becoming a famous actor. We see this with how quickly he falls for Catherine and how he is more than happy to stay with her out of convenience and to continue living in luxury. He doesn’t rush to help Rita when she is in jail and is only looking out for himself by burning the evidence of their affair to maintain his lifestyle. Eventually, he stands up for her against Catherine resulting in him getting shot.

Scooter has a wing 6 as he seems less practical and more fantastical and childlike than a wing 8 might be.

Tri-type: 7w6 - 9w8 - 3w2

Some quotes to describe Scooter’s motivations:

“Oh, I thought she was an old pickle puss at first, but once she lets her guard down, she’s actually got a really nice smile. And she’s only, what, five years older than you?”

“It’d be better for him if he looks like an average Joe. That way, he won’t expect so much from the world. Small dreams. That’s the way to go.”

“I guess I don’t need to be an actor as long as you’re my leading lady.”

“You’re never too old to have fun.”

Why Women Kill (Season 2): Alma Fillcott - Type 6w7

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Alma is manipulative, timid and reserved. Alma has an obsession with being part of the Garden Club and will stop at nothing to be noticed.

At her best, Alma used to be really caring and compassionate, as we see glimpses of this in her relationships with both Dee and Bertie. Alma also did have a strong marriage with Bertie.

At her worst, Alma becomes extremely deceptive and deceitful, because she fears being exposed. She goes to great lengths (even resorting to killing) to protect her security as she doesn’t want to go to jail.

When we are first introduced to Alma, she is very timid and reserved but badly longs for friendship and a sense of belonging. All she wants is to be accepted by the Garden Club and to have a community that supports her, but she always feels like she isn’t good enough. This leads to her feeling like she needs to lie to get people to like her, which I feel like can be a problem for people pleaser types like 2s, 6s and 9s.

Alma envies and admires Rita because she thinks she is fabulous and confident, all things Alma wants to be. Initially, Alma feels like she can befriend Rita, but after Rita finds out about her connection to Dee, she realises they can never really be friends. This is where Alma starts to become more unhinged and act erratically because she has a sick need to be part of the Garden Club. Initially, Alma tries to blackmail Rita, and when that doesn’t work she goes to extreme lengths to be accepted into the Garden Club.

Alma is suspicious by nature and is able to sense that Vern knows something is up with her and Bertie. She and Bertie are also able to continually get away with their crimes as their plans are almost foolproof. However, she starts to have a feeling of being untouchable and goes too far, ultimately leading to her arrest.

Alma shows her wing 7 as she is more overtly nervous and expressive than a 6w5.

Tri-type:6w7 - 9w1 - 2w3

Some quotes to describe Alma’s motivations:

“There’s so much suffering in the world because of cruelty and unkindness. Rich, beautiful people with power humiliating weak nobodies who displease them. Rita thought I was weak. So did I. You, you taught me that we all have power. If only we’re brave enough to use it.”

“Now, when I want something, I take it. When I have a problem, I fix it by myself, without help from you or anyone else. And let me tell you, it feels damn good.”

“Killing is stressful enough without quarreling in front of the victim!”

“How horrible you are. To think I ever admired you.”

“Did you hear that, Mrs. Yost? I’m in the Garden Club, the club that you said would never have me as a member. Have fun turning in your grave.”

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Rita is ambitious, ruthless and glamorous. All Rita wants is to have a lavish life with her lover Scooter and she sees her elderly and rude husband as a road block to her dreams.

At her best, Rita shows that she is caring and loyal. Deep down under her tough exterior, we see that Rita is unable to turn on her cousin Isabel in order to save herself from prison time over Carlo’s death. She really considers Isabel as family and is willing to stay in jail for a crime she didn’t commit instead of betraying her family.

At her worst, Rita is cruel and callous towards others as a way of deflecting from her own issues and keeping up appearances. She uses her wealth and tries to assert power over others through threats. We see that she manipulates and uses information against others such as the affair with Joan. She also becomes dangerous like we see when she threatens Alma and destroys her prized garden.

Rita is all about her image and how other people see her. She is extremely concerned with her status and likes being the president of the Garden Club. We learn through the series that she came from humble beginnings and she was a cocktail waitress before she met Carlo. She goes to great lengths to present herself as an elite and upper class woman, going so far as to change her accent to appear more proper. However, if you didn’t know this it wouldn’t be evident at all in the way that Rita carries herself and portrays her image to others.

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Rita is a very jealous person and can’t stand the idea that Scooter could be with another woman. When she finds out he has been sleeping with Dee, her reaction is to criticise Dee’s appearance and be bewildered that Scooter would be with her. She uses her appearance to her advantage and the other ladies have started to label her as a gold digger due to her relationship with Carlo. It seems like she has hardened over time and that her marriage to Carlo was always unpleasant with a very unbalanced power dynamic. As a result, she changed and became even more obsessed with status and success than before.

Rita has a wing 2 as she is very people oriented and loves to try and charm others or ingratiate herself towards them.

Tri-type: 3w2 - 8w7 - 6w7

Some quotes to describe Rita’s motivations:

“I started the day convinced I would never laugh again. And then… you walked in, wearing that frock. Oh, bless you, Alma.”

Everyone has a price.”

“I don’t want your admiration. I want your fear, and now that I have it, get the hell out of my house.”

“Oh, she’s taking you out of my life. Whatever shall I do? Besides cartwheels, I mean.”

“If you can pretend to be interested in a fat girl, you can fake a bit of passion for a middle-aged woman.”

Alex Morrow - Type 6w7

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Alex is loyal, determined and a people pleaser. She over extends herself and takes on lots of responsibilities to be there for others and comes across as a real mama bear. She is overprotective of Evan and can border on being a bit dramatic about his safety and health. She looks towards Gordon for support as a coach because she doubts her abilities and inexperience as a hockey player to coach the team. She takes on some of the negative qualities of 3 when she is overly concerned with only winning and needs a reminder that it’s not about winning, it’s about having fun. She shows her wing 7 as she is more expressive and overtly nervous than a wing 5.

Evan Morrow - Type 3w2

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Evan is competitive, caring and emotional. He has a strong passion for hockey and is heartbroken when he is kicked off the Ducks. It is his desire to play hockey that helps form the Don’t Bothers hockey team and he is the leader of the squad. He shows some positive qualities as he integrates to 6 when he shows that he wants to be loyal and stay with the Don’t Bothers when the Ducks invite him back on the team. He shows his wing 2 as he is more personable and extroverted than a wing 4.

Nick Ganz - Type 2w1

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Nick is plucky, optimistic and needy. He is desperate to connect with others and becomes very close to Evan. He wants Evan to identify as his best friends and works hard to please him and gain his affection. Hi starts to feel like he belongs with the Don’t Bothers and is selfless to help his teammates. We see this when he encourages Logan to sneak on the field even though he is not allowed on by Alex and he ends up scoring the winning goal. He shows his wing 1 as he is more quiet and reserved than a wing 3.

Sofi Hanson-Bhatt - Type 1w2

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Sofi is disciplined, hardworking and tough. She holds herself to very high standards as she wants to follow her parents expectations. She is one of the star players on the Ducks but decides to leave and join the Don’t Bothers as she believes in their attitude and doesn’t like the Ducks behaviour of winning at all costs. I also feel like Evan telling her the Ducks are the ‘bad guys’ played a role in her decision to quit the Ducks. This is extremely hard for Sofi and she struggles with going against her parents but still tells them she wants to leave the Ducks. She shows her wing 2 as she is more extroverted and expressive than a wing 9.

Gordon Bombay - Type 3w4

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Gordan is blunt, sarcastic and caring. He has a great love for hockey but due to his dismissal decides it will be better to turn away from the game. However, he can never truly do this as it was always his greatest joy and achievement, which is why he keeps running the Ice Castle. He is reluctant to help Alex but can’t help giving advice and supporting the kids. We see how much of an impact he has on the past Ducks as well as the Don’t Bothers. He shows his wing 4 as he is more reserved and less personable than a 3w2.

Padgett Sawyer - Type 2w3

Padgett is peppy, optimistic and helpful. She wants to help support her mother and becomes a well known influencer. Padgett is a personable and friendly person, even though she is popular and was dating JDV she seemed to be a lot nicer than they were and was inclusive of other people. She works hard to try and take stress away from her mother and is a real people-pleaser. As a result, she lies to tell the other popular kids that she is rich. When she is cheated on and has her reaction she disintegrates to 8 as she is so angry and hurt by what she has just seen. This kickstarts her bet to makeover Cameron. She is somewhat manipulative to begin with befriending Cameron’s sister and tricking him into getting a costume and make over under the pretence that it is a dress up party. However, she genuinely likes Cameron and wants to be with him. She shows that her popularity isn’t actually that important to her when she apologises at the prom as a way to try and earn Cameron’s forgiveness. She shows her wing 3 as she is more people oriented than a wing 1 might be.

Cameron Kweller - Type 4w5

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Cameron is broody, kind and a bit of a loner. He has a passion for photography and spends a lot of time taking photos. However, he is doubtful of his art and doesn’t show the photos he takes to anyone. This is part of why when he plans the promposal for Padgett that he includes her photo that he took as he trusts her and wants to show her his photography. Cameron keeps to himself and has one good friend that he feels gets him, the popular kids often bully him and treat him badly. Despite this, he also wants to call out these guys as he sees them as being fake and someone needs to tell them. Cameron begins to open up more and enjoy himself with Padgett, he drops his guard and confides in her about his photography. Cameron shows his wing 5 as he is less people oriented and than a wing 3 might be.

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Marty is loyal, helpful, kind and reliable. Marty is also very competitive but at his core wants to be a nice person.

At his best, Marty puts other people’s needs above his own. For example, when Buffy hurts her foot in the marathon, he decides to help her past the finish line despite training for the marathon for a long time.

At his worst, Marty can avoid problems as we see when he doesn’t talk to Buffy for a long time after she rejects him.

Although we don’t have that much of Marty in the show, from what we see, we can see that he does worry about Buffy and wants her to be safe, which is common for 6s. For example, after she hurts her foot, he is always almost nagging her to see a doctor because he doesn’t want her to have permanent damage. He also tries to warn her against doing the marathon before training because he knows there are risks to that.

Marty and Buffy bring out the best in each other and understand each other really well. To begin with, they have a bit of a banter and competitiveness between them as they both want to be the best at track (Buffy more so than Marty…). Marty often forgives Buffy’s antics (like the soaking of his shoes) and gives her the benefit of the doubt. He also is happy for her when she makes the basketball team, even though he doesn’t.

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Marty never stopped liking Buffy, but he wanted to give her space because she wasn’t interested at the time. When they start talking again, Marty makes sure to tell her that he has a girlfriend because he doesn’t want to do the wrong thing, even though his girlfriend (and everyone else) can see that he still likes Buffy. 

Marty shows his wing 7 as he is more extroverted and expressive than a 6w5. 

Tri-type: 6w7 - 2w1 - 9w1

Some quotes to describe Marty’s motivations

“We’re halfway there, we’re more than halfway.”

“I’m gonna say, you haven’t eaten a live frog.”

“Do I know you?”

“I never stopped liking you.”

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Bowie is calm, jovial, laidback and funny. Bowie is a very calming force in both Andie and Bex’s lives.

At his best, Bowie becomes more involved in Andie’s life and expresses his feelings to Bex when he proposes to her. 

At his worst, Bowie can have a tendency to let things happen to him and not take the lead when he maybe should. 

Bowie doesn’t really express his anger or opinion very often, which can be a characteristic of 9s. One example is when Bex says she doesn’t want to get married and Bowie just goes along with it, despite wanting to marry her. Bowie also lets Bex take the lead on a lot of things in their relationship, even choosing to take her name because it makes Andie and Bex happy. 

Bowie likes to live in the present and doesn’t hold too many regrets. When he finds out about Andie, he isn’t even that upset about Bex lying to him. Instead, Bowie wants to make the most of his time with Andie and becomes fully committed to being her father. Bowie even decides to leave his band to stay in Shadyside with Andie and Bex. 

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Bowie also becomes very attached to Andie and Bex and wants to settle down with them. Bowie also goes with the flow Bowie tries very hard with Andie and wants to show her that he is there for her, which he does with his video of her (set to the bestsong ever…). He also wants to show his commitment by proposing to Bex because he wants them to be a family.

Bowie shows his wing 1 as he is more quiet and calm than a 9w8. 

Tri-type:9w1 - 7w6 - 2w3

Some quotes to describe Bowie’s motivations

“Mack! That is whack! Whack-adactyl, yo! I mean double-whacker with cheese!”

“I spent a long time in my life wondering, was I ever gonna leave my mark on the world. Now I know… I am. I’ve only known her for two days, but I honestly can’t remember my life without her.”

“Yesterday, I was just Bowie. Today, I’m Bowie, with child.“

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TJ is charming, competitive, image-conscious and assertive. TJ puts up a tough front but at his core he’s a good person.

At his best, TJ becomes much nicer and kinder as the series progresses, largely due to Cyrus’ influence. TJ also becomes more open and helpful, as we see when he borrows the golf cart to help Buffy. 

At his worst, TJ can be mean and competitive, especially at the beginning of his interactions with Buffy. TJ also finds it hard to open up to some people and is easily embarrassed. 

When we first meet TJ, he is a bit rough around the edges and a bit of a bully. However, after he meets Cyrus and realises they have a lot in common and that they understand each other, he becomes softened. For example, after seeing how scared Cyrus is about the gun, TJ decides to do the right thing and tell the police about it. 

TJ and Buffy often clash as they both have a tendency to want to be the best. This is especially evident when they are on the basketball team together as TJ is threatened by Buffy’s skills and doesn’t want her to be better than him. However, after seeing how close Buffy and Cyrus are, he starts to be nicer to Buffy and even apologises to her. He also helps encourage her to start a girls’ basketball team.

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TJ is also very image-conscious and worried about what people think about him, which we see when he gets upset about Buffy telling him about his learning disability. TJ doesn’t want to tell his teacher or anyone else because he doesn’t want to be seen as dumb. Cyrus helps encourage TJ to tell his teacher and become more open about his struggles.

TJ shows his wing 2 as he is more people-oriented and charming than a 3w4. 

Tri-type:3w2 - 8w7 - 7w6

Some quotes to describe TJ’s motivations

“You’re right about me not having a moral code. You’re right about me needing help with my learning… issues.”

“Surprise. I did the right thing.”

“Classic TJ. Anything good I gotta ruin it.”

TJ: “You know what else you are?”
Cyrus: “What?”
TJ:“The only person I can talk to like this.”

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Jonah is kind, reserved, calm and laid-back. Jonah never wants to hurt anyone’s feelings and often goes along with what other people want.

At his best, Jonah gains more of a identity and starts doing things that he likes, rather than what he thinks people want him to.

At his worst, Jonah can sometimes omit the truth and pretend things aren’t problems. For example, when he is hanging out with 

Jonah is not very good at expressing his feelings which can be a problem for 9s. This is a problem in his relationship with Andi, as Andi doesn’t know where they stand and he doesn’t really explain his view. However, he tries to be understanding and once he realises this, he tries a grand gesture by writing her a song. 

Jonah is also very scared of being different and being embarrassed which we see on many different occasions. For example, when he starts having his panic attacks, he is ashamed and doesn’t want any of his friends to look at him differently. Jonah also gets really upset at Andi when he falls at the virtual reality place and she laughs at him. However, in that instance, he doesn’t directly say anything and pretends like he is not angry/upset, which is something unhealthy 9s can do. 

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Jonah is a very nice, accepting and happy person. Initially, Cyrus, Andi and Buffy all think he would be hard to approach, but after knowing him they realise that he is nice to almost everyone. In particular, Cyrus often comments on how Jonah is very different than he expected. 

Jonah has a wing 1 as he is much more reserved and quiet than a 9w8. 

Tri-type:9w1 - 7w6 - 2w3

Some quotes to describe Jonah’s motivations

“I don’t like labels”

“Cool! I haven’t had s’more in a while, so I guess I’ve been having s’less”

Buffy: “You know what you never say anymore? Docious magocious.”
Jonah: “I feel like I kind of grew out of it”
Buffy:“That’s too bad. I liked it.”
Jonah: “Really? You always made fun of it.”
Buffy: “That’s why I liked it.”

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Buffy is competitive, ambitious, protective and determined. Buffy always strives to be the best in all that she does (especially basketball), but is also always there for her friends.

At her best, Buffy realises that being the best isn’t everything and becomes less competitive in some of her relationships.

At her worst, Buffy can be a bit rash and can jump to conclusions, as we see when she assumes Marty stole her shoes and decides to get revenge by soaking his shoes.

Buffy is really protective of her friends and often stands up for them, as we see in her friendships with Cyrus and Andi. Buffy is also very trustworthy which we can see when she vows to not tell Cyrus’ secret. She also ends up breaking up with Walker because she doesn’t like the way it is impacting her friendship with Andi.  

Buffy always tries pushes herself to do her best, as we see when she wants to join the boys’ basketball team. Buffy is accepted onto the team, but is virtually ignored by her teammates (in large part due to TJ being threatened). Instead, Buffy decides to make her own girls’ team because she’s a trailblazer. Initially, Buffy is disappointed because she thinks her team is bad, but as the season progresses, Buffy realises it’s more important to have a team bond and becomes a very good coach, leading to them winning their first match. 

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Buffy has always felt like she has had to be strong and confident because her mother was deployed. As a result, Buffy doesn’t like to be vulnerable as we see when she doesn’t want to say goodbye to Andi and Cyrus. She also doesn’t want her last memories with them to be negative. Luckily, Buffy is able to stay friends with them and is better equipped to move on when Andi says she’s leaving.

Buffy shows her wing 4 as she is more achievement-oriented and reserved than a 3w2. 

Tri-type:3w4 - 1w2 - 6w5

Some quotes to describe Buffy’s motivations

“I am a real Buffy, and I prefer not to being compared to a fictional vampire slayer on a television show from the last century.”

“I have to be strong because that’s what I promise my mom every time she gets deployed.”

“Vampires aren’t the only thing this Buffy is slaying.”

Marty: “Do I know you?”
Buffy: “I think you would know if you knew me.”
Marty: “What have you done that’s so great that I would know you?”
Buffy: “What haven’t I done?”
Marty: “I’m gonna say… you haven’t eaten a live frog.”
Buffy: “Have you?”
Marty:“Yes”
Buffy: “Why would you eat a live frog?”
Marty: “He mouthed off.”
Buffy: “You never ate a live frog.”
Marty:“Of course not! You’re just making this conversation very difficult.”
Buffy:“I’m just here for the cheese puffs.”

Buffy: “How do you feel about doing some spy work?”
Cyrus: “You kidding? I already got the trench coat and fedora hanging in my closet.”
Buffy:“We just need your camera with the big lens.”
Cyrus: “I love this! I feel like we’re in one of those old detective movies. Let’s get to work.”

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Cyrus is loyal, caring, nervous and helpful. Cyrus is always there for his friends when they need him. 

At his best, Cyrus becomes more confident and assertive, due in large part to his relationship with TJ. Cyrus also becomes more comfortable in his own skin and isn’t as afraid of what people will think of him. 

At his worst, Cyrus can sometimes let his fears get the best of him and avoid problems. Cyrus can also be a bit of a gossip as we see when he tells his mother about Andi’s secret. 

Throughout the series, Cyrus is shown to have a lot of fears and to be insecure, which is common for 6s. Cyrus often deals with some of his fears and insecurities by making self-deprecating jokes and making light of them, which I think he does to make sure he gets ahead of anyone making fun of him. For example, when he can’t do a somersault, he sends TJ a list of everything he can’t do to make fun of himself. 

Cyrus is also very kind and always wants to give people a chance as we see with his relationship with TJ and his friendship with Amber. TJ was in a bit of a rivalry with Buffy, yet Cyrus still tried to defend him to her and give him a pass because he knew that underneath it all TJ was a good person. He does have doubts after meeting TJ’s friends and seeing one of them have a gun, but ultimately he still listens to TJ and sees he did the right thing. Cyrus is also one of the first people Amber opens up to as he passes her test for being trustworthy. 

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Cyrus always likes for people to solve their problems and does not like conflict or confrontation at all, like many phobic 6s. He often acts as a mediator when his friends are having issues, as we see when he tries to make TJ and Buffy resolve their issues. He also does the same thing with Buffy and Amber, where he tries to play therapist for them. 

Cyrus shows his wing 7 as he is more visible nervous and expressive than a 6w5.

Tri-type:6w7 - 9w1 - 2w1

Some quotes to describe Cyrus’ motivations

“Who am I today? Who will I turn out to be? I don’t know yet. All I really know is that I have people in my life who love me as I am… whatever that is. ‘Keeps changing. But today, I am a man. Tomorrow, I’ll be a 7th grader.”

“But I’m not strong.  I’m weak!”

“You do not want to run with the troublemakers.  They’re like coyotes.  They’re mean, and they hunt in packs, and they’re night feeders.”

“Yeah, totally. Yeah, full-throttle outlaw, kissing asphalt on my hog… those are all the biker words I know.”

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Andi is creative, idealistic, insecure and kind. Andi changes a lot through the series and is always trying to find herself after she finds out that her sister is actually her mother.

At her best, Andi becomes more assertive and starts understanding her own needs. She grows into her talents and becomes less insecure in her relationships and herself. We can see this at the end of the series with her happiness about going to art school after she hesitated so much and wanted to make everyone around her happy she realises it is also what she wants. Andi also has a tendency to want to help others and she shows her caring nature when she befriends Amber despite all of the issues they had earlier.

At her worst, Andi becomes a little self-absorbed in s3 because she feels overwhelmed. At times, Andi seems to be in her own bubble and doesn’t think about her friends or families feelings. She has a tendency to try and meddle and if things don’t go the way she wanted them to she will become upset and angsty. This is seen with the way she feels about Bex saying no to Bowie’s proposal.

Andi has a very creative side and loves sharing her art and gift with her friends and family. She loves making bracelets out of anything and when she gives one to Jonah it becomes a symbol of their relationship. The Andi Shack is her safe haven and whenever she is upset or hurt she finds peace by spending time here. At the end of the series as she has grown up she turns the shack into a studio to support her art and the work she will be doing at the Arts high school.

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Andi has a tendency to be indecisive and send mixed messages. She starts the series off with a crush on Jonah, and she spends all of her time trying to befriend him and get closer to him by playing ultimate frisbee. However, after he breaks up with Amber and starts to spend more time with Andi, she becomes insecure in the relationship. She starts to push Jonah away and doesn’t want to commit to him as she feels like he took her for granted. When Walker shows her some attention she really enjoys it and becomes unsure if she wants to be with Walker or Jonah. Ultimately, she realises she doesn’t want to be with Walker but she still acts jealous and starts avoiding the group when Buffy becomes interested in him and despite saying everything is fine.

Andi has a wing 3 as she is more people-oriented and outgoing than a 2w1.

Tri-type:2w3 - 9w1 - 6w7

Some quotes to describe Andi’s motivations

“I’m the secret baby! Bex is my mother! And my mother is my grandmother and Amber… is wearing my bracelet!”

“Two moms, one house, and they agree zero percent of the time.”

“Why is it so hard to stop liking someone…when there is a zero percent chance he’ll ever like you back?”

“By the way Amber alerts are for kidnapped children.”

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Pilar is emotional, opinionated and passionate. She is very different to her brother Victor and is always challenging her parents and what ‘should’ be happening.

At her best, Pilar is kind and compassionate to those she loves. When she finds out about Victor, she is very accepting and lets him know that she doesn’t think any differently about him. Pilar is also very sweet to Felix about his mother and remembers specific details about her.

At her worst, Pilar can be rude and a bit aggressive as we see in her relationship with her mother. She can also seem to be a bit too negative about things that go wrong. 

Pilar is very reactive and often lashes out at her mother as she hates that she had to move away from her friends. In my opinion, when Pilar finds out about her mother’s affair, she starts to feel like her family is a lie and inauthentic, which 4s really value. Pilar also likes to test the boundaries of her relationship with her mother as she wants to be a bit rebellious.

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Pilar feels like she has no connections with the people in Atlanta, especially compared to her friends in Texas. Initially, she was very upset about moving as she had to move away from her boyfriend, which was one of the only people she felt like understood her. In Atlanta, she meets Rahim and Felix who she connects with. She feels a strong connection to Felix and he is one of the only people she likes talking to. 

Pilar has a wing 3 as she is more people oriented than a wing 5 might be.

Tri-type: 4w3 - 6w7 - 9w8

Some quotes to describe Pilar’s motivations:

“I would crawl back to Texas on broken glass just to have five more minutes with you.”

“At least I had a crew…people to have coffee with, people to watch reality shows with”

“You’re right I think he’s the sexiest Muppet. He’s basically Gonzo.”

“I was upstairs sneak watching Euphoria. Then, I googled ‘Zendaya Red Carpet Looks’ and lost three hours of my life.”

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Benji is caring, secretive, thoughtful and artistic. He comes across as very secure in himself and he is very understanding towards Victor and all of his friends and family.

At his best, Benji wants to do the right thing and he stands up for the people he loves and cares about. We see this with how he want to support and help Victor and he is willing to wait for him to be comfortable but also defends him towards Isabel. He believes she is treating him badly and he can’t stand by while she continues to hurt Victor and doesn’t acknowledge their relationship. Luckily Isabel starts to accept Victor and is willing to accept Benji as well.

At his worst, Benji is self critical and hard on himself. He is afraid to tell Victor about his sobriety as he is ashamed of it and thinks people will see him differently. As a result, he is secretive and withdraws from Victor as a way of keeping his secret. After Victor finds out, he is very humiliated and needs time alone as he is very disappointed in himself for his past actions and didn’t want to be seen in this way by Victor or other people.

Benji is a genuinely kind and friendly person and he seems to get along well with most people at school, his family and at work. He is a hard worker and takes his job at the cafe very seriously always trying to please his boss, even though she can be somewhat neurotic. He is willing to go on work trips to visit the people who can fix their machines and he follows what they say very carefully even if it takes longer than it should. He takes great pride in his work and takes Victor under his wing to show him the ropes and all of the tricks and techniques to use.

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Benji has an artistic streak and loves being a part of his band. He is loyal and dependable towards the members of his band and always seems to try his best to help everyone around him. He is very conflicted when he meets Victor and Victor proceeds to kiss him. He wants to do the right thing and tries to stay away from Victor as a way of keeping his relationship strong and not overstepping any boundaries. It can be seen that Benji’s boyfriend is a bit disinterested and inattentive to Benji but he still wants to work on his relationship and sees Victor as a temptation that he doesn’t want to risk his relationship for. Ultimately, he realises he doesn’t want to stay in a relationship where he is unhappy and he breaks up with his boyfriend to be with Victor.

Benji has a wing 9 as he seems to internalise a lot of his feelings and is more withdrawn than a wing 2 might be.

Tri-type: 1w9 - 6w7 - 4w3

Some quotes to describe Benji’s motivations:

“We’ll tell the school when you’re ready, okay? And if I wanna hold your hand, or do something boyfriendly, then I’ll just…I’ll just do this.”

“You and me, that’s what matters. School, parents… it’s all just noise.”

“I wanted to keep that part of my life separate from you because I…I hate that it’s a part of my life and you’re the part of my life that I love.”

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Lake is image conscious, kind and insecure. She wants people to like her and puts a lot of emphasis on how people perceive her at home, school and romantically.

At her best, Lake is a genuinely good friend, girlfriend and daughter. She does her best to care for others and tries to smooth things over between all of her friends. When Mia returns from summer break she wants to include her even though she is friends with Victor and Benji due to her relationship with Felix.

At her worst, Lake can become too concerned with what others think and as a result will become selfish and less aware of the feelings of others. This is especially evident when she wants to hide her relationship with Felix .

Lake tries to come across as confident at school but her home life shows she is insecure and wants her mother’s approval. Her mother is hard on her and at times can be cruel. However, Lake still listens to her and is compliant and respectful towards her. Lake values her mother’s opinion and this is why she comes to her about Felix’s mother. She genuinely wants to help and thinks this will be the best way to support him.

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Lake seems to really value her romantic relationships and early on is interested in Andrew going to great lengths to try and begin a relationship with him. She spends a lot of time trying to impress him but when she realises he wants to be with Mia she steps away and stands up for herself. To begin with she likes the attention Felix shows her and how devoted he is to her. However, she starts to have real feelings for him as they spend more time together and she goes to great efforts to try and get him back.

Lake has a wing 3 as she seems more people oriented and extroverted than a wing 1 might be.

Tri-type: 2w3-9w1-7w6

Some quotes to describe Lake’s motivations:

“The bomb is bombing.”

“Come on, I know you wanna tap that Tex-Ass.”

“You are rockin’ the hell out of that bowtie.”

“Just say the word and i will ditch these gays like a corporation after pride month”

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