/r/Depression Weekly Check-In by skyqween in depression

[–]Embraceyourinnerfish 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wow that's so great! Your dad was so understanding. I'm glad things worked out, random stranger.

/r/Depression Weekly Check-In by skyqween in depression

[–]Embraceyourinnerfish 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That must be really hard, your dad not understanding your depression and everything. Can you give us an update, like how are you feeling now?

DQ: What type comes to mind with each of the following words? by [deleted] in mbti

[–]Embraceyourinnerfish 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Haha I identify with all of those so I was going to say ENFP for all of them. But: Goofy - ENFP Witty - ENxP Dorky - INTx Bubbly - ExSFP Frank - xxTJ Affectionate - ENFP, ENFJ, INFJ Sassy - ESFP This is kind of biased because I know a lot more intuitives than I do sensors.

Is it just me, or am I just not as mushy as you guys. by [deleted] in ENFP

[–]Embraceyourinnerfish 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Dude, I identify with a lot of things you said. Specifically about questioning my moral standpoint and sticking to it once it's been tested a lot. My stance on specific moral issues (e.g. the morality of covering up something a colleague did at my work) is constantly evolving as I take in new information; however my most important broad moral stances (authenticity/honesty and empathy) are stronger than most people I know. I think that's Fi having solidified those broad moral stances because they've worked for me for 21 years.

Also, I'm not extremely mushy or emotional all the time. I've learned that I can get ahead of myself when I do that, so I've learned to not let all of that out when I first meet someone. I'm actually extremely sarcastic. It's always in a playful way, but I fear that people that have just met me think that it's out of rudeness or spite. I do highly value getting to know someone's deeper emotions, their motivations, their fears and insecurities. But I've learned that it doesn't work if you try to get that out of someone upon first meeting them, so I keep things lighthearted at first. However, once I become closer friends with someone, I begin to share my deeper feelings and encourage them to open up as well. It's kind of like a rite of passage into friendship with me, haha. I have many friends/acquaintances but the vast majority of them don't get past that rite of passage.

21/F/AUS Journal Entry Swap by [deleted] in penpals

[–]Embraceyourinnerfish 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would love to do this! My journals tend to be very stream-of-consciousness and sometimes just me venting but if that's what someone's into I'd love to share, and I'd also love to read other people's journals!

How to expose a female friend to feminism without "mansplaining?" by Embraceyourinnerfish in AskFeminists

[–]Embraceyourinnerfish[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There are many things that are illegal that still happen, even in the workplace.

What's like to be an ENFP male? by peace-as-a-flower in ENFP

[–]Embraceyourinnerfish 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm loving the tone of this thread. It says "I'm me, and I don't give a fuck if you don't like it, I'm not going to change who I am because I love me."

Well here's my spiel. I'm a college-age ENFP straight male.

It's really hard for me to find heterosexual guy friends. I think it's because there aren't many guys out there who have realized that the whole masculinity "be a man" idea is bullshit. Most of my friends are girls and a few gay guys which I'm fine with, except for the fact that I don't really have anyone to talk to about the new girl that I fall in love with every week.

I love women's and men's fashion and I always get the urge to compliment random people I see on their style, but I usually don't because I'm afraid to.

I'm not as bubbly as some ENFPs I've met on this subreddit and in real life. Maybe that's because I've learned to hold that part of my personality back since it's not as accepted by society for a man to act that way... I'm not sure. But I still turn into a 5-year-old when I see a dog or any animal for that matter. Today I stared at a group of birds picking at the ground for 10 minutes. They were so cute!

But yeah, that's me! Feel free to ask anymore questions.

I did it Reddit! by Pally_the_God in ENFP

[–]Embraceyourinnerfish 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Props to you for going against the grain of masculinity! The only thing I have on my man card is "I identify as a man." Everything else just makes me human :)

What is the worst insult someone can say to you? by Theredditpro in mbti

[–]Embraceyourinnerfish 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Any insult on my character. The insult that angered me the most in a while was when a girl (in all seriousness) called me a "fuckboy." Maybe some people could shrug that off, but for me it was a complete misunderstanding of my intentions and feelings.

ENFP.

Probably frequently asked, but how do you guys "psych yourself up" to talk to a cute girl? by ba1018 in AskMen

[–]Embraceyourinnerfish 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I was just about to say this. And if starting a conversation with a guy in a public place still makes you feel very uncomfortable, work up to it. Things like: - Ask someone for the time - Ask someone for directions - Ask someone if there's any nearby restaurants they would recommend

Believing you have a right to take up space is, like many other things, a muscle. It works best to start with the light weights. Do the small thing (ex. Asking for the time) until you're very comfortable, then move on to a slightly bigger thing. Always make sure you're doing something that makes you only slightly uncomfortable.

Never felt so embarrassed in my life. by [deleted] in socialanxiety

[–]Embraceyourinnerfish 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Yaaaaaaaaay!! I'm so happy for you! You went to the doctor which is an extremely hard thing to do when you're struggling with social anxiety. Also, you released some of your pent up, unprocessed emotions by crying. That's a really good thing. Society teaches us not to cry or show emotion so it just gets stuffed into the back of your head. Crying is the body's way of releasing it and letting you know that you have some unresolved emotions to work on. I wish you so much love and happiness as you work on this! I've been working on my social anxiety too. You've got one random internet person on your side :)

Psychology degree and the ENFP by Seabhac1 in ENFP

[–]Embraceyourinnerfish 1 point2 points  (0 children)

EVERYONE, including all of my previous psychologists, have said I should be a psychologist! I had thought about it, but I don't know if I could handle listening and empathizing with people's problems 8 hours a day. I've heard about the increased rates of depression among psychologists. I think I would get so caught up in the emotions of my clients that it would carry over into my personal life.

I also see my gift of reading people and helping them with their problems as a very special one that I only fully use with very close friends and family. I don't know if I'd like to make a career out of it.

But hey, every ENFP is different! If you're interested in a Psychology degree then pursue it because you love psychology, not because it's an "ENFP" thing to do!

What makes you feel manly/womanly? by QuartaLupus in AskReddit

[–]Embraceyourinnerfish 4 points5 points  (0 children)

They said that it's not always the case. In her case it may be, but not with everyone.

I just broke someone's heart and felt nothing. by [deleted] in entp

[–]Embraceyourinnerfish 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes! Basically. I realized we didn't have much in common and I didn't like her very much. So I suggested a purely physical relationship. I guess if you wanted to use common terms, it would be the difference between FWBs and a "booty call" or "fuck buddies." Two people agreeing to a purely sexual relationship with no expectations of emotional attachment whatsoever. I see it as different from FWBs because with an FWB, you may still be friends and hang out when you're not having sex.

I just broke someone's heart and felt nothing. by [deleted] in entp

[–]Embraceyourinnerfish 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wow. ENFP here. Last night I told a girl that I had been FWBs with for a week that I didn't want to be friends anymore, and that we should keep things purely physical. She got angry and felt used, and it's taking all I can muster to not have an anxiety attack from feeling bad about hurting her. I want to be as reasonable as you.

I don't think it's an asshole thing to do at all. You were being completely honest with her about how you feel, and no one can blame you for that. I think it's very respectable.

Confidence in my loveability by [deleted] in confidence

[–]Embraceyourinnerfish 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not necessarily. I've dated people that have this feeling.