Merja Sumiloff
Merja Sumiloff
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A Whole New Way to Heal, Develop Yourself, and Master Your Life!
I'm SO excited! This has been years in the making. For years, I thought I was procrastinating. I shamed myself for not having myself together. I tried to run my personal development and healing academy according to how others thought best, but it just plain wore me out. But now, I've put my stake in the ground and we are ready to go!
Thank you for being an important part of this journey, and thank you for your patience. I hope you enjoy this video and come check us out!
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Real Conversations with Merja Episode 1 - Parental Wound
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The concept of parental wounds refers to emotional or psychological injuries that individuals experience as a result of their relationship with their parents or primary caregivers during childhood. These wounds can have a lasting impact on a person's well-being, self-esteem, and interpersonal relationships throughout their lives. www.merjasumiloff.com for event tix this week www.sumiloff.com fo...
My BOOK has been SUBMITTED! (Autobiography of the Personality Decoder)
Просмотров 19Год назад
The book Safe Spaces has been submitted to the publisher. Where renowned psychologists encourage us to face our shadows, Merja dives deeper. Her story shows that our greatest gifts truly lie beneath our deepest wounds. Safe Spaces is a spellbinding true story of empowerment. It is a relatable story about Merja Sumiloff's journey of overcoming trauma, and finding purpose through self-discovery. ...
Healing and Self-Mastery Online Safe House
Просмотров 29Год назад
The Sumiloff Online Academy is a safe, trauma-informed, anti-racist, anti-discrimination space where you can heal, develop, and achieve your desired goals. Join like-minded people creating positive change their lives, relationships, and the world at sumiloff.com.
Are you joining us at the Sumiloff.com online academy?
Просмотров 62 года назад
The Sumiloff online Academy is a safe space for you to heal, grow and achieve your heart's goals. We offer a safe tribe, scholarly material from short videos to long form courses, one-on-one mentoring and a community to hold us accountable for our growth and healing. - If you want to join us all, head on over to sumiloff.com and select the most suitable membership for YOU. - See you there! 🥰
Decoding your Insecurities
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Today we are talking about MBTI Cognitive functions and insecurities. Most often, when we talk about insecurities, we talk about them as if they are bad, and that if we feel them, there’s something fundamentally wrong with us. But there’s another way of looking at insecurities. What if our insecurities were loving messengers from the subconscious? What if the things we feel apprehensive about a...
Welcome to the Safe Spaces Book waiting list!
Просмотров 192 года назад
You can sign up for the updates here: SafeSpacesBook.gr8.com/
Are you joining us at the Sumiloff.com online academy?
Просмотров 92 года назад
The Sumiloff online Academy is a safe space for you to heal, grow and achieve your heart's goals. We offer a safe tribe, scholarly material from short videos to long form courses, one-on-one mentoring and a community to hold us accountable for our growth and healing. - If you want to join us all, head on over to sumiloff.com and select the most suitable membership for YOU. - See you there! 🥰
Are your 4 People Within carrying parental wounding?
Просмотров 372 года назад
Do you struggle to let go of your parents’ pain? Did or do your parents struggle with addiction, poor communication or displaced relating? Are they playing power games, are they passing on their pain to their children? Are you still struggling because they did this with you? Today, I wanted to take a closer look at the different functions and how they show up with a parental wound. I wanted to ...
The Radiant Woman: Break free from your Parents' pain!
Просмотров 122 года назад
Many of us grow up with the model of traumatised parents. They (unintentionally) teach us that being in love means taking responsibility for each others’ past pain. In essence, we can learn to take responsibility for something we have no power over: another person’s emotional landscape. I’m here to remind you that you have the right to break free from your parents’ pain and stop normalising the...
Are you joining us at the Sumiloff.com online academy?
Просмотров 162 года назад
The Sumiloff online Academy is a safe space for you to heal, grow and achieve your heart's goals. We offer a safe tribe, scholarly material from short videos to long form courses, one-on-one mentoring and a community to hold us accountable for our growth and healing. - If you want to join us all, head on over to sumiloff.com and select the most suitable membership for YOU. - See you there! 🥰
Sumiloff Academy Mentoring/Training Program
Просмотров 632 года назад
"Merja has put together a phenomenal course that is comprehensive and easy to understand. Her support and guidance in the follow up mentoring calls are very practical and laden with pots of gold. The Integration Mentoring Program has opened up a whole new world of possibility for me, and I cannot thank her enough for her dedication and commitment in every aspect of her work!" R.V. Australia "Th...
How to deal with shame when you have made a mistake?
Просмотров 492 года назад
My dear Radiant Woman, I’m writing to you today because I wanted to remind you that it is ok to make mistakes. I have yet to meet a person who has not made a mistake in their lives. So, the question is now whether you’ll make a mistake or not, it’s what do you do when you do? Join our healing & growth online safe house at sumiloff.com
Healing work: How deep should I go and how much should I share?
Просмотров 72 года назад
At this month's Sumiloff Academy Question Hour Farita asked how deeply we should work at any given time. Here's what I told her. To join our monthly live sessions, apply to join our online personal and professional development safe house, sumiloff.com.
Join us in a safe space
Просмотров 62 года назад
Did you know that we have launched an online Academy? It is a safe space for healing and development for those who want the extra layer of security and support. Our online Academy offers regular personal development videos, long-form courses and 1-2-1 mentoring for those who are ready to change their lives for the better. *You can join us at sumiloff.com. * Please read the whole welcoming page ...
It's on. Are you joining?
Просмотров 212 года назад
It's on. Are you joining?
What is right with you
Просмотров 392 года назад
What is right with you
Sumiloff Academy Question Hour: Decoding Shadow Functions
Просмотров 222 года назад
Sumiloff Academy Question Hour: Decoding Shadow Functions
The Radiant Woman Love Letter: You are allowed to set boundaries!
Просмотров 182 года назад
The Radiant Woman Love Letter: You are allowed to set boundaries!
Decoding Grief through MBTI
Просмотров 182 года назад
Decoding Grief through MBTI
Debrief #5: Boundaries
Просмотров 152 года назад
Debrief #5: Boundaries
How to deal with one-sided relationships
Просмотров 512 года назад
How to deal with one-sided relationships
Debrief #4: Stages of change
Просмотров 82 года назад
Debrief #4: Stages of change
How to turn your past trauma into a purposeful life Pt 3
Просмотров 72 года назад
How to turn your past trauma into a purposeful life Pt 3
How to turn your past trauma into a purposeful life Pt 2
Просмотров 152 года назад
How to turn your past trauma into a purposeful life Pt 2
Option 2: MBTI® full personality decoding package Overview
Просмотров 122 года назад
Option 2: MBTI® full personality decoding package Overview
How to turn your past trauma into a purposeful life Pt 1
Просмотров 122 года назад
How to turn your past trauma into a purposeful life Pt 1
Virpi Haavanlammi Integration Mentor Interview
Просмотров 332 года назад
Virpi Haavanlammi Integration Mentor Interview
Debrief #3: Power Hour
Просмотров 172 года назад
Debrief #3: Power Hour
Personal Development Challenge: Asking for support
Просмотров 152 года назад
Personal Development Challenge: Asking for support

Комментарии

  • @Maryam-cy6xn
    @Maryam-cy6xn 3 месяца назад

    One of my closest friends is an Infj, I love her and I always feel understood and appreciated:’) Idk about romantic relationships, I think it might be kind of hard since they both going to spend a lot of time together, but that also comes down to any romantic relationship in general with any type, for me I can see way ppl love this couple, I also do honestly, my Infj friend said if she’d get married she wants an Enfj male✨💪🏻😗 I said cool, since she wants someone similar to her, and as I always noticed, that fe users love other fe users as long it’s healthy, you feel appreciated, understood, and that both do give for the relationship, so that’s why I can’t say that it’s a bad match, but personally I’d go for someone who’s more different than me as Enfj if it’s romantically… Free Palestine 🇵🇸

    • @zhr_2796
      @zhr_2796 Месяц назад

      I'm an infj too and like your friend If I ever got married I wish him to be a healthy Enfj because infj are tired of caring to everyone around them and not finding that reciprocated relationship they hope to have Free palestine ❤️❤️

    • @Maryam-cy6xn
      @Maryam-cy6xn 9 дней назад

      @zhr_2796 that’s cute 💗:’) may god give you a good healthy mature Enfj man that would make you happy and both of you have an amazing relationship🙏🏻 I know it’s hard when you end up not being appreciated, I been there too, and it feels lonely, though I did have many friends but when there’s nothing deep or meaningful that you can share your vulnerable side with , it just like if you have nobody by your side 🙃 But there’s definitely ppl that would appreciate you and be there for you, but it’s just that you didn’t meet them yet 🫂💗

  • @ameliaharshfield
    @ameliaharshfield 4 месяца назад

    Thank you for your softness Merja.

  • @lilystarr226
    @lilystarr226 Год назад

    I'm trying to get a definition of who the four people are. From this video it sounds like there is an inner 3 year old, an inner 10 year old, an inner adult, and an inner parent? These are analogies for these archetypes, correct?

  • @TipTypeTube
    @TipTypeTube Год назад

    I love both types! Even made a video about THIS. INFJ & ENFJ relationship compatibility. Thanks, for talking it through! Two of the most CARING personality types 🩷🪷🐈.

  • @FireFeather214
    @FireFeather214 Год назад

    I’m INFJ with an ENFJ girlfriend of 6 and a half years. We’ve just had our first year of living together, and things aren’t as easy as they were before. About five years ago I started work on a massive graphic novel project. She has always been incredibly supportive. This hasn’t changed, but there were some misguided expectations that we both had about living together. This video, at least in the way of personality types, seems to really hit the nail on the head for what I believe is going on with us right now. It seems we are both in our respective “loops,” and can’t seem to harmonize as well with the other.

    • @smokingcrab2290
      @smokingcrab2290 Год назад

      Try to talk to her about this but preface the conversation with making her understand that you don't want her jumping to conclusions about your seeking to understand her. Tell her "im just going to listen and then repeat back to you how I understand your words" and keep doing this until all misconceptions are gone. Then seek to meet each others needs

    • @YouilAushana
      @YouilAushana 7 месяцев назад

      Both Fe users try to not still the pot to a fault and end up resentful that the other person just didn't get you and understand your needs

  • @TyCo87
    @TyCo87 Год назад

    Wow excellent explanation. Just what I was looking for. I liked the example with the police taking notes for review but not to trust them with full faith.

  • @Intuitioncalling
    @Intuitioncalling 2 года назад

    InTJs do not have a problem with not understanding what the other person is going through or feeling. Its not what the presence or absence of Fe looks like. Fe is extroverted in its nature so the trouble comes when INTJs have to act on those feeling signals coming off of a sad person.

  • @virpihaavanlammi8717
    @virpihaavanlammi8717 2 года назад

    This is so freeing to hear "I am not responsible for my parents suffering or emotional landscape" - THANK YOU.

  • @rachiannka
    @rachiannka 2 года назад

    I needed this video for the last year. Thank you x10000

  • @Amrrkevin
    @Amrrkevin 2 года назад

    4:52

  • @IntentionalityMentor
    @IntentionalityMentor 2 года назад

    Thank you. You inspire our healing, our creative/unique development, and our sensitivity to our basic needs & the needs of others. Thank you fir living on target, and on mission. #2050 C.E.

  • @givethemavoice931
    @givethemavoice931 2 года назад

    Hey!, keep being a voice. From what you said, I think you will be interested this channel 👉 #drjohnaking. I find him encouraging and insightful.

  • @virpihaavanlammi8717
    @virpihaavanlammi8717 2 года назад

    Thank you for clear information about becoming a Case Study Client to one of your Mentors in Training. I especially like the testimonials which hits my spots of feelings that I have also felt and have struggled with. I can warmly recommend this awesome opportunity that you are offering with your Mentor-trainees! <3

  • @RestoreAllLLCPittsburg
    @RestoreAllLLCPittsburg 3 года назад

    Im an ENFJ and for some reason Im finding my INFJ wife to be a bit of a narcsist all the sudden. Shouldnt be this hard to creat harmony. Never been a problem the first 15 years of our lives together, but the last 6 Ive been starving to death on bread crumbs and thats just the start of it really. Kinda crumby if you ask me. I believe we are both created heavily by being raised this way but must have taken away a diferant belief abouot it all. I believe its BS to be that way and she thinks its normal?????????????????????? More here then just a cognitive fuction switch around Im guessing. But IO could be wrong... But I dont thinmk so really. Either way Im about to ENFJet The F out of here soon if she cant find common ground some how. And thats really saying something drastic for me personaly. I never give up on Jack Squat with my briliant stubborness but am considering it honestly.

    • @andrewvincent7299
      @andrewvincent7299 8 месяцев назад

      Do you. I'm an ENFJ so I get you. I'm all about listening, trying to understand where the other person is coming from and trying to find common ground from there and if it can't be done then it's a lost cause. There is no need to stick around with someone who doesn't see reason in that.

  • @TreasureSeasons
    @TreasureSeasons 3 года назад

    Appreciate your insights ❤️

  • @sportsman4545
    @sportsman4545 3 года назад

    I would say his behaviour is sickly and cruel and my advice is leave the guy, settle a divorce and have custody of the kid. But then, I believe you don't subject children to weird confusing lifestyles.

  • @zoldyck4461
    @zoldyck4461 3 года назад

    Im an intp girl too and im interested in an esfp girl I will try to be closer to her but its always get hard and compilcated to me, yah sometimes i think i should go back but i will try my best

  • @moniva75
    @moniva75 3 года назад

    Nice. ENTJ here and if you use your Ni/Te It goes like telling yourself "1) hey but is it really all negative? 2) Would I not encounter negatives if I move change jobs; 3) can i live with these negatives and without the positives? (because sometimes leaving is a good thing)". Ultimately I think the main point to ask yourself is "Can I be balanced and at peace in any situation/job/country from within and let go more and more on these negative non controllable factors interfere too much with my happiness?"

  • @SaraHovera
    @SaraHovera 3 года назад

    So true. I recently decided to make some change, and created a 'grand plan' project in my todo list which basically stores all the concepts/knlwoedge/skills I wanted to learn, whether it be for job or just for fun. (Before this they have already been stored somehwere for years, I just gathered them together to make a more comprehensive plan). I PLAN to one day organize them into more concrete steps (like which ones to learn everyday, learn in a couple of months or future years). Well, and that was probably two months ago... 😂

    • @MerjaSumiloffMBTI
      @MerjaSumiloffMBTI 3 года назад

      Hahah, thank you for sharing your special PLANS and challenges around them! It's exciting that you have brought the ideas (or have thought to bring the ideas) together. Have you done a lot of purpose work, because your approach seems very much in line it?

    • @SaraHovera
      @SaraHovera 3 года назад

      @@MerjaSumiloffMBTI Hi sorry but what do you mean by purpose work? 😆

  • @ashavilas1048
    @ashavilas1048 3 года назад

    Never.... It makes 3 unhappy individuals.. divorce and be happy

  • @jaredvaughan1665
    @jaredvaughan1665 3 года назад

    INTP-ESFP form a bronze pair relationship according to RUclipsr CS Joseph. Bronze pair relationships are the most common and successful. As the strength of one's dominant function makes up for the other's trickster (7th function) and weakest function. And each parent function watches over the other's inferior. The ESFP's Fi parent watching over the INTP's baby Fe. And the INTP's Ne giving ideas and options for the ESFP's baby Ni.

  • @IntentionalityMentor
    @IntentionalityMentor 3 года назад

    Notes & Script Mentoring: Advising someone based on your previous experience Mentoring: a person with more experience, wisdom, and compassion sharing insight Mentoring: someone that is Chosen/Respected, Safe/Transparent, Present/Available to advise based on experience Mentoring: a person giving tactical advice and step-by-step instructions on how to achieve and result An Integration Mentor is a person who, through their own life experience, shows others how to make a good decision. We all have made those decisions we regret, and we cannot figure out how to change the habit. Can you relate to that? There are four different parts of us: The thinker, the invited, the sensory, the feeler, and we help others become the absolute best version of themselves. And, of course, our best self has the power to achieve all that we have the capacity to achieve in life. So we are looking to help people become their best selves. This inner alignment is the ultimate lottery win, but of course, it is not up to chance. It is up to you. It is the ultimate lottery win is to be integrated, congruent, whole. To have those Four People Within all working together and moving in the same direction. You become your best self when that happens naturally. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Integration Mentor Script - Mentoring with Abi 1. A person who helps move you towards a vision of your best life. 2. Has lived experience in overcoming the challenges your facing 3. Integration is to bring separate parts together to form a whole. 4. Help clients bring different parts of themselves together to meet their goals 5. Getting your thinking, your feeling, your sensor, and intuitive parts on the same page 6. Your grown-up parts and childlike parts so that they are all on the same team 5. So, you are no longer at war with yourself 6. It's a really inside-out approach to making sustainable change. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- How will I pay it forward, take immediate action, and implement what I learned today or this week? 1. I will print out this script and memorize it. 2. I will do my integration work to be a part of the solution. I am thankful that this work is helping me simplify, clarify, and implement my purpose work in my life. In addition, this work has the power to allow me to help those around me. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Mejia Sumiloff 20-50 Plan It is to make sure that we have a lot of integrated, compassionate, and effective leaders worldwide. Why can't we have it? Human Rights and Financial Security, which every country desires. It feels like there is a tug of war instead of Harmonious Policy that we all benefit from their wisdom, decision-making, compassion, and effectiveness in their work. What can I do, Mejia, to help you fulfill that vision? "I am more than grateful to receive that question and see what you can do for me, and see what I can do for you. We, as humans, as citizens we have the power, and we often forget that. Let's do our own work. Let's start with getting healthy, strong, and effective. Let's help others who are stuck struggling with things we have struggled with ourselves. Let's change that world to be a more compassionate and effective place. We need to have people in the positions of purpose & power to be integrated with compassion and effectiveness. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Derick Emerging Vision We use encouraging mentorship to live the life of a mature and equipped Jesus follower, calmly integrated, compassionately speaking truths, and effectively leading playfully together around coffee. Why do we get stuck within & abandon ourselves? When we can live free & self-respecting lives.

  • @L.l.I.ia_N
    @L.l.I.ia_N 3 года назад

    basically, esfp needs a lot of hugs? i'm not ready for that

  • @LadyCharity
    @LadyCharity 3 года назад

    My longest relationship was with an ENFJ however he did not communicate to me his issues, he confided in his friends and that led to the downfall of our relationship. We had a lot in common and a good friendship but ultimately wanted different futures. We both have since moved on amicably.

    • @smokingcrab2290
      @smokingcrab2290 Год назад

      My wife is an Enfj and very very attached to her family. She hasn't attached to me for hardly anything. She's extremely emotionally independent and she confides in them for everything. It's very annoying.

    • @YouilAushana
      @YouilAushana 7 месяцев назад

      Seems like it was just a selfless people's attachment and nothing more

  • @virpihaavanlammi8717
    @virpihaavanlammi8717 3 года назад

    Thank you for the very detailed and clear information about the introversion vs Extraversion pairs. Makes so much sense! More of this, please.

    • @MerjaSumiloffMBTI
      @MerjaSumiloffMBTI 3 года назад

      Thank you for your comment, Virpi! More coming soon!

  • @garyrichey2972
    @garyrichey2972 3 года назад

    What is the web address for this test?

    • @MerjaSumiloffMBTI
      @MerjaSumiloffMBTI 3 года назад

      Hey Gary, you can only get this test via a Certified Profiler. We have to purchase these on our clients' behalf. Would you like more information on the whole process?

  • @adeltebib7166
    @adeltebib7166 3 года назад

    thank you my friend

  • @adeltebib7166
    @adeltebib7166 3 года назад

    btf

  • @chikochiringa7247
    @chikochiringa7247 3 года назад

    It will negatively affect her child if she stays🤦

  • @WendyVivierSheldon
    @WendyVivierSheldon 3 года назад

    Thank you so much Merja! This is so profound! I needed to hear this 🙏🏾

  • @PS-xb9hc
    @PS-xb9hc 3 года назад

    😓😣why an enfj will block an infj when we had plans yhe next day and spoke about them the day before? Im still trying to.understand?:( Im sad😓

    • @hana1801
      @hana1801 3 года назад

      I hope you are ok, sometimes we don't need to know why as the reason may not even worth being sad for a nanosecond. Who wants to be with you will be there no matter what.

    • @sikabo3376
      @sikabo3376 3 года назад

      Same struggle here. I hope your situation changed in a good way for you.

    • @panjisaka6923
      @panjisaka6923 3 года назад

      Sad

    • @KG-fe8bv
      @KG-fe8bv 3 года назад

      Mabey he is afraid or shame from something.

    • @sikabo3376
      @sikabo3376 3 года назад

      Hi @@KG-fe8bv, are you ENFJ? I don’t get, why not talking about shame ect.? Sometimes I feel/think that ENFJs are most afraid of INFJs.

  • @garyrichey2972
    @garyrichey2972 3 года назад

    Thanks. I needed to see this

  • @simpsonbecca
    @simpsonbecca 3 года назад

    Thank you for your video.. is there any way you could create a video or give your thoughts on a relationship between an ESFP and an INFP?

    • @MerjaSumiloffMBTI
      @MerjaSumiloffMBTI 3 года назад

      Hey Becca, I will put it on the list! Keep an eye out for it. Is there any specific aspect you need help with within the relationship?

    • @simpsonbecca
      @simpsonbecca 3 года назад

      @@MerjaSumiloffMBTI Thank you! I will look forward to it.. not too specifically, as I'm interested in all the aspects, but perhaps the problems that can arise between the S and N difference, the use of Se vs Ne.. I feel like an infp could get dissatisfied with not having more in depth abstract conversations, but if they are more of an active infp who engages in sensory, connection can be built through shared activities where they create memories and connect emotionally? I know there are other aspects, but I have been thinking on the N/S difference the most. Thanks if you do get around to a video at all (:

  • @georginafry406
    @georginafry406 3 года назад

    I can't wait!!

  • @GameplayzOfficial
    @GameplayzOfficial 3 года назад

    As an INTP with an ESFP dad, very taxing.

  • @blaisemwaura1099
    @blaisemwaura1099 4 года назад

    This might be the most important piece of information I`ve gotten in my life. Is there another mode of communication with you other than Facebook?

    • @MerjaSumiloffMBTI
      @MerjaSumiloffMBTI 3 года назад

      You can join our mailing list and take part in our complimentary The 4 People WithinⓇ ebook club by heading over to merjasumiloff.com and signing up for the free ebook. Alternatively, you can always get us at desk@merjasumiloff.com. We are super happy to help! merja

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  • @mlandry491
    @mlandry491 4 года назад

    That was a wonderful explanation. thank you so much. ( Infp btw.) absent parent, eh? great way of looking at that...

    • @MerjaSumiloffMBTI
      @MerjaSumiloffMBTI 4 года назад

      You are very welcome! Thank you for your comment! I'm glad it spoke to you in a way that made sense. How is your inner parenting going? ~merja

  • @IntentionalityMentor
    @IntentionalityMentor 4 года назад

    What do we have here....

  • @sad_doggo2504
    @sad_doggo2504 4 года назад

    Very insightful. Relationships between INTP and ESFP can be so dynamic because in some ways they can draw each other out but in others, there's definitely a need for compromise and negotiation.

  • @elansings
    @elansings 4 года назад

    I used to think I was the strangest person in the world but then I thought, there are so many people in the world, there must be someone just like me who feels bizarre and flawed in the same ways I do I would imagine her, and imagine that she must be out there thinking of me too. well, I hope that if you are out there you read this, please know that yes, it’s true I’m here, and I’m just as strange as you.

  • @laurasumms2208
    @laurasumms2208 4 года назад

    I love e this video. So much great stuff. Get up on your soapbox ANYTIME😊 also- you love fantastic in that Colour. Thank you Merja!

  • @laurasumms2208
    @laurasumms2208 4 года назад

    Hi Merja, I love your criteria for making good decisions. This is something I can definitely use for both big and small choices in life. Thank you!

    • @MerjaSumiloffMBTI
      @MerjaSumiloffMBTI 4 года назад

      You are very welcome, Laura. It is such a pleasure working with you! <3

  • @voyance4elle
    @voyance4elle 4 года назад

    Wonderful! Thank you 🙏

  • @DreamQuillRose
    @DreamQuillRose 4 года назад

    This is very interesting. I'm a female INTP and I had a boyfriend who used to try to cuddle me while I was trying to wash the dishes and I would have to ask him to back off because I didn't want to stick my elbow in his stomach by accident. Also, I didn't mind the hug but I literally couldn't move very easily, so I couldn't wash the dishes. He did back off when I asked but I was afraid I was hurting his feelings by rejecting him. I never thought about me asking him for a hug or something before I did the dishes. Initiating physical affection does not come naturally to INTPs. I think about it but usually don't act on the thought. It might be different if I felt justified in "preemptively" fulfilling a partner's need before it got to the point he was love-starved. Hmm... I also did not like feeling guilty for having to reject his affection because then it made me feel like I owed him something more than a hug, to make up for my rejection. I had to resist the urge to offer to go further with him physically than I was ready for at the time (cuddling in bed [with clothes on] literally made me shake and my hands got ice cold) which is one reason I broke up with him. I didn't like feeling manipulated by my own guilt or being angry at him for trying to hug me. Also, I thought it was rude to bother me while I was doing a necessary task but didn't want to scold him for that on top of rejecting his affection. It's distressing how such a simple act manages to generate such a lot of negative feelings.

    • @MerjaSumiloffMBTI
      @MerjaSumiloffMBTI 4 года назад

      Gosh, that sounds really stressful! I'm sorry you're having to go through this. You're right. Some of us are not that physical and other are super physical. I hear you on not knowing how to set the boundaries to get everything done and not offend the other. Are you wanting to work on the anxiety, or are you content with how it is right now? :)

    • @DreamQuillRose
      @DreamQuillRose 4 года назад

      @@MerjaSumiloffMBTI At the moment I'm not in a relationship. I've been considering trying dating for a while now, wondering if I'll have the same problems. I haven't dated in 20 years. The boyfriend I described above was the first and last attempt. But I am older and more mature and comfortable around people now, so I am hopeful.

    • @jonahi1304
      @jonahi1304 3 года назад

      I'm an INTP raised by an ESFP Mom. She is of course touchy-feely and I am very sensitive and hate being touched. I had to break down the feeling to her in a sense based way: I said "being touched normally feels like having snow put down your back". She understood better then. Unfortunately she still does it 'cause 1. she's very forgetfull 2. she's my Mom and 3. She's still an ESFP, despite my attempts to change that (jk i love her the way she is).

    • @DreamQuillRose
      @DreamQuillRose 3 года назад

      @@jonahi1304 lol, Maybe you could demonstrate by actually putting snow down her back ;)

    • @Emmanuel_Rocha
      @Emmanuel_Rocha Год назад

      To me this sounds more like an attachment style problem and something related to possible insecurities on your behalf, rather than a personality trait. I'm also an INTP, and while being physical does make me uncomfortable as well, it's merely out of a preference because I don't like sharing my personal space with just anyone. However, when having absolute trust, physical contact is a non issue. I would have also disliked the hug at that moment because it just doesn't feel like the proper time. It's very impractical. But the guilt trip and everything after that... That's not personality related.

  • @mamu7976
    @mamu7976 4 года назад

    Great answer. Walk in another person's shoes and try to understand where they are coming from and how they are feeling. Thanks for sharing! You are a star!

  • @christiancarter255
    @christiancarter255 4 года назад

    What's a broken heart? (This may be rhetorical.)

  • @tygrubb
    @tygrubb 4 года назад

    Thank you for acknowledging those of us in the “not always”. Too many relationship advice books and videos make simplistically broad Mars vs. Venus generalizations based on the majority (or at least the popular conception of what the majority is) and deny the existence of the rest of us, or dismiss us as if we’re just some pedantic footnote that is such a ridiculous bother to have to mention. Gender stereotypes silence voices and cause anguish and suffering.

    • @MerjaSumiloffMBTI
      @MerjaSumiloffMBTI 4 года назад

      Tyson, thank you so much for bringing your thoughts to this platform. I'm very grateful for your input.

  • @mamu7976
    @mamu7976 4 года назад

    Good insights. Can you do a video on how INTJs can develop extraverted feeling function?

    • @MerjaSumiloffMBTI
      @MerjaSumiloffMBTI 4 года назад

      Hey Ma Mu! Thank you for your request for the outward feeling function for INTJs! Just to clarify, are you looking to work on your shadow tertiary process, or the inward feeling? I don't want to assume anything! Looking forward to hearing from you! Merja

    • @mamu7976
      @mamu7976 4 года назад

      @@MerjaSumiloffMBTI Thanks for your reply! Shadow tertiary process. Fe. Which is a blindspot for INTJs, or the undervalued function. I think INFJs and ENFJs are experts at it!

    • @MerjaSumiloffMBTI
      @MerjaSumiloffMBTI 4 года назад

      @@mamu7976 Are you in our facebook groupfacebook.com/groups/integratedlifewithmerjasumiloff/? I'll add your question to our weekly live Q&A there. It should be uploaded here too, but not sure exactly when it will be. Does that work for you? Merja

    • @mamu7976
      @mamu7976 4 года назад

      @@MerjaSumiloffMBTI Great. Thanks.