INTP 5w4 (Subtype: Sexual 5)

[@sylviaowega3839]

The thing with us INTP 5w4’s, we tend to be very slow going into relationships, but once we are in, we are really all in

[@annabelvanpelt]

So true.

[@Nerdylady]

Yep and my business thought leaders say we are supposed to be hiring fast and firing fast so we may not be doing relationships correctly

[@abigailwillis1656]

I look forward to hearing more of your thoughts, Eric! You’re not alone! I’m also an INTP, 5w4, sexual subtype 5. It is quite challenging to have an identity that is deeply rooted in the heady/logical, but also be a romantic and long for intimacy and connection. Learning to balance the different sides is so tricky and sometimes it leads me to Fe explosions/overwhelm. It can really mess with my confidence, ignite strong feelings of frustration/apathy/melancholy and stifle productivity. I am working on recognizing the most minute of patterns in the way my mind works, slowly but surely. And, I am continually working to improve my view on my life and my worth based on what the Bible says (I am a Christian). Life is full of many, many hardships, but overtime, I think there will be a maturation that helps certain struggles be more bearable.

[@gloryfire1098]

ENTP here, can I asking a question, why are you a Christian? Because I am still seeking the truth now. Happy to find NT Christian here. Sorry for my comment that doesn't have connection with your comment. English isn't my first language also. Gbu

[@mobydick9169]

also an INTP here, I'm just leaving this comment here so I can read this conversation when it's replied to. lol

[@abigailwillis1656]

I am happy that you commented about this! ☺️ I’ve wrestled with my faith pretty strongly over the past 5 years to the point of thinking I’m an agnostic, particularly in the face of severe depression, suicidal thoughts, and a deep frustration with the presence of suffering in this world. I don’t have all the answers, but I have enough to feel confident that the God of the Bible exists. I am a Christian because I believe Jesus Christ walked the earth, and I believe that all the things he said about himself were true (He is God), and I believe he did all the things he said that he would do (perform miracles, die on a cross, rise from the dead). Many people believe Jesus was a real historical figure, but they conclude that he was simply a “wise teacher” and nothing more. We must remember that Jesus said some VERY radical things! He predicted his death on a cross and resurrection. He claimed that he was the savior of the world. He claimed EQUALITY with God. There is a lot to judge about the way Jesus talked! So, I think the main thing people have to wrestle with when it comes to the Christian faith is: Is Jesus who he says he is, and did he actually do all the things he said he would do? If the answer is no, than Jesus is a lunatic and extremely deceptive. But, I believe the answer is yes. Jesus DID do the things he said he would do. He really did live a sinless life. He really did die on a cross and rise from the dead. He really did perform miracles. He really did love each person with the most selfless and true love a person can know. Jesus’s disciples really did record true, historical events about Jesus that they witnessed themselves. If all of these things are true, than I MUST conclude that Jesus is God. And, that means that Jesus’s teachings are truths that are the ultimate authority to how I should understand my reality. Jesus is the person you have to debunk to debunk Christianity. If Jesus’s words were truth, than logic leads us to God. That is why I am a Christ-follower; I am a Christian. I’ll stop here for now. I have many, many more reasons that have to do with the metaphysical aspects of the universe… I could go into much depth about more philosophical arguments or the validity of the Bible or the need for their to be a “first cause” in the universe, but I wanted to narrow my focus to something more “tangible” and historical: Jesus Christ. Jesus is God’s ultimate revelation to man. I hope this was helpful and not too exhaustive! If there are other questions you’d like me to answer or something you’d like me to clarify, I’m happy to give a more specifc response. I am currently in college studying Philosophy and Theology. I have many resources, websites, and books I could recommend that might help with your questions about the Christian faith. Blessings~

[@abigailwillis1656]

I think this KZbin channel is a great resource: m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/i5mzfGCDiK1lr9E

[@thisismyyoutubeaccount2470]

@@abigailwillis1656 I would love to talk more about this!! So intrigued- is there a way to PM on KZbin??

[@antonboldsword3770]

Putting the worst first... not many left after that. If they are, they're the few you never forget.

[@MithraSemiramis]

yeah, I try not to go overboard but I do try to put the worst out there quickly as a 5w4. I don't want to waste time getting close to anyone who can't handle me.

[@marshclem2255]

I am also an INTP 5w4sx and I honestly have never related to anything more. I’m also in a similar place and trying to regain a sense of control over myself. Good luck to you

[@heatherstefek3333]

I'm also an INTP and recently found out I'm a 5w4 sx subtype, which has explained SOOO many things about myself. It was incredibly helpful to hear your thoughts and reflections, I've shared many of the same difficulties throughout multiple stages of life. I rally appreciate you sharing, and look forward to watching more of your videos!

[@willywonka6948]

I hope you're doing okay! It sounds like you've had a rough time lately. And, I understand that the loss of relationships is tremendous. Deep relationships are unrepeatable (in the most exact way). You've got a graveyard buried in your memories and the ghosts are haunting you. It's important to mourn and let yourself feel what you feel (artistic expression can be a great outlet), but not to let yourself be overcome and controlled by emotions. This is a difficult line to draw, though, but don't beat yourself up if you make a mistake. It's not helpful. I know it may be difficult to hope, or even feel any genuine hope, but, with every death (metaphorically speaking), there's a new beginning. It's difficult to start something new once you learn the potential cost. My father watched his dog die when he was around 10 years old. Whenever my family got a new dog, he pretended that he didn't care to try and avoid that cost. However, he ended up getting attached anyways, no matter how hard he tried to not do it. In fact, it just tortured him more, as every time he felt connection, he tormented himself because he didn't want to feel connection. Relationships are like jumping off a cliff to enjoy the freefall. Once you know there's ground, it becomes scary to jump. That's why we need to imagine, pretend, or hope that it's bottomless; that we'll be swallowed by connection, love, and support. If we don't do that, we won't enjoy anything about any relationships, leading to isolation and drifting into madness. So, use your 4 wing to identify your fears and your 5'ness to analyze their causes. Be careful to not use your Ti & Ne to generate self-hating and paranoid thoughts, but rather to analyze methods and goals for self-improvement and to deal with what's wrong in your life. (btw, I'm by no means perfect. Some of these thoughts/advice might have expectations that are too high, as I have a bad habit of being too idealistic and stuff. But, I genuinely wish you the best and hope that your life improves!)

[@Love_her_so_much]

Huhf, it's sounds that it's really hard for intp 5w4 sexual type. We kinda need intimacy but it's hard to built, and when it broke.... It's just extreme hopeless feeling.

[@madmattp1]

As a scrolling through ENTJ 5w4, love you guys.

[@hahahahah7812]

every time you say "ah" "uhm" between each sentence, i laugh so hard cus that's so me when i'm talking. It feels like we have a lot to say but things run too fast in our brain so our mouth can't catch up with that.

[@japanecka]

You somehow articulated things that I am feeling but can't articulate myself... And I am an ENFJ.. but I experienced that in the past that INTPs are good at explaining how I feel 😅 I am sending you a hug.

[@kristystephenson168]

I've already posted, but what made me think of when I heard you talk about your brother that you lost it made me think of my husband's soulmate who we don't know what's going on with right now. That bond can't be ignored and with him perpetually living in the past he constantly reflects on the why. I appreciate your honest reflection on your thoughts and feelings. I don't see you post that often but when you do it's meaningful and that means a lot to me as well as a four Wing five.

[@aecreative1994]

Appreciate your stuff about 5w4 INTP! I feel like it’s a very diff version of the INTP vs so many descriptions. Also appreciate your vulnerability in sharing what you have, here. I’m so sorry you’ve had to go through these struggles. Your opening up in this way will surely help others feel seen and more able to understand themselves in similar situations. You’re very brave.

[@MithraSemiramis]

I'm a 549 sx/so (5w4 sx like you) and I'm a NiTi INFJ subtype. it's interesting how the 5sx countertype manifests. I have an extremely paradoxical personality that can be really confusing for myself and others. I'm very sensitive and vulnerable to exposure to others, it terms of the way my cognitive stack and being sexual dominant creates a lot of enmeshment and identification with others I am close to. in some ways I'm a lot more in touch with my empathetic perception of other people's emotion than with my own. the interesting part is how it cam make me seem almost emotionless and detached because of how I retreat from the impact into my intellectual Ti perspective in a way that feels removed. but I can also be incredibly intense in direct connection. people recognize how sensitive I am based in the content of my expression and consideration but are often fooled by how I intellectualize everything and lose perspective on my vulnerability to impact. it's been a very alienating experience in a life where I have desired being known intimately more than anything else. I've been developing a profile for the ideal mate since I was 6 lol and it has always been the deepest driving force in my life. I can relate to your abandonment issues and have been abandoned in deeply traumatizing ways that I struggle with 🥺 music is my greatest passion in life ♥️

[@stripmallhighschool9994]

Birds ate my face

[@mysticflamingo]

Relating hard rn

[@Capricorn_INTJ]

Same, NiTi INFJ 5w4. I love music and nature. Everything else doesn't seem to understand me as well.

[@malloryjenkins8347]

Thank you so much for sharing where you’re at right now, Eric. I’m really sorry it’s been so hard on you. :( I can relate to a lot of your struggles (also intp, 5w6 though) and have been going to therapy for almost a year now, which has been super hard but really helpful. If you ever need someone to talk to or just listen, I’m here for you bro. Praying for you tonight from Missouri as we seek ekklesia together ❤️

[@VNilla-wi4he]

5w4 INTJ here, hi, hello. I feel seen and called out lol. Good to hear similar yet different povs from a fellow hopeless, selfless yet selfish romantic. Thank you for your video. Helped clear some similar cluttering thoughts/feelings I’ve been having for the past few years now. Thank you for sharing.

[@sophie8466]

You are the first person in my life who I relate the most from my soul, altough I am an Intj. Thanks for sharing

[@nonamenoidea9792]

Wanting sympathy is your pain wanting to be acknowledged. But it needs to be realized internally to move forward, not externally. We all want our deepest self to be known, consciously or unconsciously. But to be known we must first know who we are beyond thoughts and feelings. I feel a strong connection to you through your openness and transparency. The ideas you have of who you are, are simply ideas. No thought or feeling is vast enough to encapsulate who you are. On the surface, I’m a random stranger on the internet. On a deeper level, we are sharing the human experience from a distance. Wish you well brother.

[@mightymidget5571]

INTP man Iis a fucking love machine. Literally studies me and aims to please. INTP because ENFP needs a straight man while focused on comedic mischief to make you laugh...sorry I mean smirk slyly

[@sylviaowega3839]

Also unlike what most people think, we are not clones of each other. Some of us INTP’s come from different cultural backgrounds, like for instance I come from a very extroverted culture, Spain, albeit even some of my cousins are INTP’s and INTJ’s. I’m very deep into philosophy, psychology and physics, and some are into real estate, or teaching; some are into ambient music, whilst I’m into heavy metal and classical. I’m an INTP 5w4 whilst some are 6w5.

[@sylviaowega3839]

@@omarvalencia7861 EDM also has some great bands I’m discovering, like Aphex Twins and Gorillaz.

[@sylviaowega3839]

@Support Ukraine 🇺🇦 Really!? Now my hubby is an INTJ 1w9 just like you, but is isn’t interested in any of the those things, or any of my interests! In fact he doesn’t have any intellectual interests, other than engineering, or building things. We don’t even have the same taste in movies and music. Lol

[@sylviaowega3839]

@Support Ukraine 🇺🇦 Ah! One of my favourite questions. I have a very eclectic taste in music compared to most people, but the three main genres that I listen to are classical music, metal and alternative rock. Some of my favourite pieces are Piano Concerto No. 21 by Mozart, Phantom of the Opera by Iron Maiden, Toccata Fugue and D Minor J.S. Bach, Stumble by R.E.M., Burn by Deep Purple.. I also like a lot of the newer metal bands like GloryHammer, Ammon Amarth, and so on. During my teen years I listen to bands like The Cure, Radio Head, R.E.M. and New Order.

[@sylviaowega3839]

@Support Ukraine 🇺🇦 Yes! “DayDreaming” by radio is one great song, is in fact one of my favorite songs. “For Eliza” by Beethoven is also one of my favourite classical pieces. I recall once having this great dream of my playing that song on the piano. Now my INTJ hubby always really liked Pink Floyd, but I only like their really early stuff, as I always doing Roger Waters’ lyrics to be far too personal and too whiny. I get bogged down with so much angry and depressing music.

[@sylviaowega3839]

@Support Ukraine 🇺🇦 It is true that Beethoven tends to be more dramatic and person, but I still like some of his pieces. I am just more partial to the more intricate and more fast past harmonies from Mozart’s and JS Bach’s music. Their music in a sense expresses the universe in every way.

[@smileydrana]

Hi there this popped up on feed after a George Carlin video. I’m an INTP 5w4 myself. So I stuck around and watched your video. I was sorry to see that you were experiencing some difficult emotions with the instability in all the many types of relationships and friendships. I just wanted to leave a quick note that you are not alone, your honesty is very relatable. And I hope you have found some peace since you posted this video a year ago. Impressive comedic fade out too! (And scene )

[@d.3935]

Just your typical INFP dropping by eight months late. Anyway, what you said made me tear up because I know what you mean and I've been there myself :) I'm sorry (about your situation and the outcomes of your relationships) but I'm also not (sorry) because I know that your life will improve for the better. I think your self awareness is an essential first step. It sounds like you're dealing with grief and I came across a way of dealing with grief that I thought was fantastic. The suggestion was to get a box and fill it with things that are connected to the people that used to be in your life. It could be pictures, letters, objects, whatever. Normally, the box would be stored away but once a week for an hour (or however often you feel like it's up to you, just make sure it's scheduled), you open the box and allow yourself to emote and experience whatever needs to be experienced. After the allotted time, you close the box and put it away. This allows you to grieve without having it take over your life. After a while, you'll be able to see that your relationship to the images, memories, the people and also to the sadness will shift :) Also, with regards to the love/void thing, I'm sure I'm just flogging a dead horse at this point but in all seriousness/sincerity only God can give you the certainty and peace that you're looking for. Go to Him with your sorrows and with a vulnerable heart and you'll feel Him within. When His love has nestled itself in your heart, no matter how shitty life gets, you'll always be able to sense that warmth and calm within and that will give you the power to carry on and feel joy no matter what. I'll be keeping you in my prayers.

[@Vazecrow]

As isfp sexual 9w1 I always feel comfortable around 5w4 I had intp 5w4 friend as well now i have intj 5w4 friend I kinda get same vibe u guys great I found it intps 5w4 more fun and my friend actually liked art and was wayy too good at it than i will ever be 🙃 I appreciate u guys !

[@thisismyyoutubeaccount2470]

thank you for being so open. I relate. Also, your music is fire.

[@kimmi9697]

i'm an INTJ 5w4 self-preservation (i'm guessing) and i enjoy seeing where personalities overlap or don't. through a combo of personality and life's hurdles, i know myself to be very independent and not have too much attachment to anyone although i've never been in love or had a deep relationship so i'm not sure how i would react to losing that. being primarily Fi on the feeling front, i think this is actually very supportive of my solitude so i worry less (but still can worry) about what others think or feel about me. i guess Fi gives a slight advantage to accepting ppl problems but since learning personality, it seems Fe types may be less resilient to that and might feel more psychologically disturbed by ppl problems. i don't know if this helps, but it may be therapeutic to focus in on your savior functions, they might be Ti and Si for example. apply your mind to something purely not people-related and deconstruct it, choose something difficult and intriguing and allow yourself to go into deep thought, it might be meditative. basically allow yourself to take a break from destructiveness (for example being stuck in negative Ne Fe), until you regain control of those functions. we can be our own worst enemies sometimes.

[@matilda4406]

Kim Mi ! That is a great suggestion. I think you are right. Whenever we have to balance ourselves we have to head in the opposite direction. So Fe too much ppl oriented may mean we have to focus on a physical non-ppl project. That's awesome, makes me feel better already.

[@mrscoles100]

What a kind comment. Thank you for these suggestions!

[@jelmerskalleberg6987]

Took me a long time , but I’m a ENTP sexual/social wing 4 , seeing the blackness is been a recurring theme in my life.. You are a brave man for speaking your truth!

[@didididi0]

There's a video I just saw by JrEg called "I want(ed) to die" pretty good watch, basically his thoughts on depression and a bit of a social experiment. I think you'd appreciate it. Also I haven't seen too much content from you on a while, thanks for making a video on this stuff. Good to see ya again 😁 sincerely, an infp guy 9w4 I think

[@lisztomaniacenid]

it's been a long time seeing you Eric. :) and hey im an INTP 5w4 as well but w/ a sp (self-preservation) subtype

[@91722854]

it's when we lose things and connection with people in such a drastic way that we notice more about Fe from within ourselves

[@ryenwthomas]

I'm Sx 5w4, INFJ. Thank you sharing this and I wish there was more information out there on our subtype. We need a facebook group for exchanging information.

[@Tattoosbycal]

I’m a fellow 5w4. Hadn’t heard of the type sexual 5 but it relates man.

[@AndrewLoui]

Sorry to hear what happened. This is life. Take it as it is. You’ll get used to it. Those were really wonderful experiences, weren’t them? You had them, sweet memories, and just be appreciated. They become a piece of you now.

[@sylviaowega3839]

I’ve also had a lot of a struggling relationship with my 2nd oldest brother ever since he married his high school sweetheart at 18. His wife has hated me for many years, and only until the last few years did she come around. Unfortunately, we can’t choose your family.

[@Soul_Cat_1]

I don't know how or what to do with myself being heartbroken

[@sylviaowega3839]

Hey Erik! So nice to see you around again! -fellow INTP, 5w4

[@Soul_Cat_1]

Intp and a 5 here, I can relate. Wish you the best! I gonna subscribe.

[@shea5542]

Really good video. Thank you for sharing!

[@darkroastsiren]

Incredibly helpful. Thank you for making this

[@EricTheINTP]

I’m glad to hear it was helpful!

[@leonorabrandscheit]

over the years my test results gone frome INFP to INFJ to INTJ as well. your videos help me to get to a final conclusion. it seems i was an INTP all along

[@kimtopology4257]

INTP'S with a 5 wing 4 are into the arts they are idiosyncratic Healthy 5's integrate to a healthy 8 .they have confidence and are assertive which most 5"s are not that way since they compartmentalize in different areas in their lives .

[@tobioflyhigh666]

my sister's my closest person ever. my true best friend, basically. what we have, i look for people in school, in friends. and i got some, even one that has the same mbti and enneagram as her but unlike with my sister, i cant seem to be mean and true to myself around them. maybe because theyre not family, which means they CAN get rid of me. i want to be real as possible. i believe that when you're fighting you're close, and i'm always walking on eggshells with other people (i think ive been in Fe grip for a long time lol). so when our family had a really serious fight (at least for me because they always act like it wasn't, which is so invalidating lol), i was so anxious that me and my sis wont ever talk again. that i'll lose her and that real connection with someone. but we made up. as usual though, i was the one who reached out. she always waits for me to do it, like if we NEVER make up, maybe she'll be fine with it... but idk. u shared some pretty close to home stuff so i told my story. im actually intp 5w4 too and im happy that youre also one. thanks for sharing ur story

[@gloryfire1098]

Hi Eric, ENTP here, I could understand how you feel, I lost friendship with my 4yrs close friend, and it was because a stupid argument, you know ENTP can be a bit too far and I felt like a bad person, Fe is annoying. It led me to question my worth, I fell into the pit, depressed, thinking that everyone hates me and no friendship last forever I probably could trade the happiness I get from friendship with money. Fortunately I still have family and church friends who love and support me tho losing friendship is hard for me. Now I don't care about that anymore and I stop being nice to ppl because I want to keep the real friends only. Ppl who can accept me for who I am. I am not using my social media anymore but KZbin and Twitter, because lots of older ppl to learn from. And only make friends with real ppl, I have lots of friends who know the real me and still love me for who I am. It strengthen me. Reflecting on how hard it is losing friendship for me. I think I understand how hard it is losing friendship with your brother. But I suggest you to reflect on maybe it is not all your faults, accept it and just try to move on. Open yourself to the new relationship opportunity. Accept it also that ppl come and go into our life and it is fine. Even husband, father can leave their children and wife, it's just human. You are not the only one experiencing it, you are not alone. Ppl will die one day, even the lovely husband wife, lovely family can be separated by death. Everything is not permanent in this world. Relationship problem is normal and human. Your brother is still your family, blood is thicker than water (wonder if I said it right) there will be a day when he is coming to you and make reconciliation. Just never hate him and praying for him. Because hate suffocate your soul. I know that it is easy to be said than done, but you have right to be happy and move on from the relationship that burden your soul. If your brother care enough bout the relationship like you do, I believe he will come and get you trying to fix it, but if he is not, you have the right to be happy. Your friend. ENTP and your sister in Christ. (Tho I still seek the truth) but Pray for you and your family. Pray that God give the peace in your heart and bring you to the right ppl. Gbu

[@toastypuppy4042]

Hey, Eric. I'm the same type as you and I can completely relate and understand. I am a 16-year-old boy and I have had this same feeling for as long as I can remember. It became especially present around my 9th birthday (aka when my dad left). I have always felt like the odd one out. Like I'm drifting through a beautiful dream world that is so incredibly dreadful to exist in alone. I've grown up in church, but I was only saved almost two years ago (August 13th, 2020). Earlier that year, I had started writing music about my “social issues”. It's not that I didn't have any friends. I did and I still do. It's just that I haven't been able to connect with them very easily. Although most of them are Christians, they still often behave like simple-minded teens. I want something real. I'm not really connected to my family, friends, or church. Anyway, I recently wrote a concept “I Want” song for an idea I have for a Musical. Maybe it'll resonate with you? The song is called “Nobody I've Known”. Here it is (I'll be praying for you tonight.): “Nobody I’ve Known” (Verse 1) I guess you blink and it’s all over The opportunities pass by “Each time it feels a little closer” The lonelys’ favorite comfort lie We all begin with a smile Believing everything works out But after you've lived a while You trade that faith away for doubt (Verse 2) Maybe things begin to change And maybe the world will start to shift Or maybe if all the stars did rearrange The light would be too much to lift But, today I met eyes with a stranger And she looked at me in such a way That I forgot about the danger Of all the things my eyes might say (Pre-Chorus 1) Like, “Don’t fear the tears” But these years, they’re adding up And this lesson, I’m guessing Has got questions and answers none (Chorus 1) Can’t have one star in a constellation But, I know no one, no, no one I’ve known If I could make a true connection But, no one knows me, forever alone And I'm surrounded by so many people All by myself Within the haystack lies a needle Unknown and needing help No, no one knows I know no one, no, no one I’ve known Oh, no one knows No one knows me forever alone (Verse 3) I have a wish I wish to share A place where you and I could hide away A spot where I wish you were there A fantasy where I wish we could stay It’s funny how your dreams can take you Anywhere but where you need to go It’s weird the way people mistake you For the guy you think you are and know (Pre-Chorus 2) So, “Don’t fear the tears” But these years, they’re adding up And this lesson, I’m guessing Has got questions and answers none (Chorus 1) Can’t have one star in a constellation But, I know no one, no, no one I’ve known If I could make a true connection But, no one knows me, forever alone And I'm surrounded by so many people All by myself Within the haystack lies a needle Unknown and needing help No, no one knows I know no one, no, no one I’ve known Oh, no one knows No one knows me forever alone (Bridge) Tell me who I am, who I am to you (Tell me, show me) Where do I belong, who do I belong to? (Tell me, show me) Tell me who I am, who I am to you (Tell me, show me) Where do I belong, who do I belong to? (Tell me, show me) Tell me who I am, who I am to you (Tell me, show me) Where do I belong, who do I belong to? (Tell me, show me) Tell me who I am, who I am to you (Tell me, show me) Where do I belong, who do I belong to? (Tell me, show me) (Chorus 2 + *bridge slowly fades in*) Can’t have one star in a constellation But, I know no one, no, no one I’ve known If I could make a true connection But, no one knows me, forever alone And I'm surrounded by so many people All by myself Within the haystack lies a needle Unknown and needing help Can't have one star in a constellation (No, no one knows) x 2 But, I know no one, no, no one I’ve known If I could make a true connection (Oh, no one knows) x 2 But, no one knows me, forever alone And I'm surrounded by so many people All by myself (No, no one knows) x 2 Within the haystack lies a needle Unknown and needing help (Oh, no one knows) x 2 No, no one knows I know nobody, no, no one I’ve known Oh, no one knows No one knows me forever alone

[@ursjakey]

I rlly like your song you did a great job :) - infp

[@manthansharma4835]

Lyrics were good...

[@toastypuppy4042]

@@ursjakey Thanks, I appreciate it

[@toastypuppy4042]

@@manthansharma4835 Thank you

[@BF-non]

I get you - INTJ 5w4 sx

[@sallylistle108]

Btw., As an INTJ I only respect all in relationships and brutal honesty does not scare me, in fact, I lead with it, just so it's all clear right at the beginning...

[@dawntie]

Is this system the only or primary that is your reference for life? You are very articulate btw. Thank you😊

[@sylviaowega3839]

Thanks for sharing, Erik!

[@ДмитарРуђић]

This is my first video to get to know you throught your channel. What do you know about narcissism and INTPs?

[@potchakz]

dude, I've been following you for years. you're such a twin..I'm 5w4 sx too lol

[@WilliamDyal]

Hey Eric, I’m a big fan of you, I’m also an intp 5w4 sx, and I appreciate hearing your thoughts on everything. They are similar to my own and insightful to hear in general. Just thought I’d let you know. Would love to connect with you but I’m not sure how that would happen

[@derlittleek1179]

my name is Eric and im also INTP 5w4 sx. come here my brotherrrrrr

[@isabelafelli257]

Feel the same

[@mrbabluep]

Try researching about attachment styles, especially "fearful avoidant", might get some helpful insight there

[@TheLace]

Quite a few INTPs are fearful Avoidants, the most extreme cases have full-blown Avoidant personality disorder, a major personality disorder which must be treated or else face a lifetime of missed opportunities and loneliness.

[@KafkaKappa]

Im an INFP Sx5 549 (and a decent amount of 2) but yes i think this is a very apt description of this type. Im curious to know if other INFPs resonate with being a 5 because even though 5 is suposed to be thinking first the rest of it fleshes out to a type much more like an Analytical Infp.

[@Love_her_so_much]

It's possible. I have one person that seems to be 5 infp.

[@mundanejane353]

cool beard dude

[@jadapinkett1656]

What about 4w5

[@avedic]

haha....I'm an INTP 5w4 .....and needless to say, that's how I found myself on this video. But I just had to pause because it cracked me up a bit when the video first started. Just the first words you said, and how you said them. "How's it going?" I was like, yep, INTP-5w4....confirmed. Yes, I'm probably projecting a bit for comic effect. But still, it made me chuckle, so I thought I would attempt to socialize with you other humans and express my....feelings. Are you happy?

[@cora5525]

So, I've been a subscriber since you were at like 3k or so, and idk, I just kind of stayed and watch your videos. I guess I ended up here during the whole personality trend on youtube, and was kind of studying the whole community for a time because people's fascination with mbti interested me deeply. I don't really know how to say this, because I'm just a stranger on the internet, and even though I've watched your videos for awhile, it's not really my business to be concerned. I don't even know if this would help at all, or just offend. But I would really recommend looking into personality psychology (especially carl jung) ties to the occult. It's actually pretty concerning how much jung's personal religious (expressly pagan) beliefs influenced his psychological theories. To call his work irresponsible science is an understatement. Personality psychology and enneagram tend to build some unhealthy mindsets, and I just worry about the people who get sucked into them...especially when it may feel like the only/best answer to lots of personal hurt and interpersonal problems. As another believer in Christ, I just think maybe consider looking into the origins of mbti, enneageam, and especially carl jung's philosophy/studies. I know many youtube channels that became disenchanted by mbti, and talk about there experiences coming out of the community. I like the channel "INTJ" or many Christian youtubers like steven bancarz, doreen virtue, melissa dougherty that aren't specifically personality psychology but do talk about it in some of their videos because they're also concerned about its origin. They're mainly christian apologetic channels. Sorry for the paragraph, and sorry if this is so completely unnecessary or weird. It's something that's been bothering my conscience for a long time and figured I should go ahead and give it a shot...I think I've only commented once before, like, ever. I just value the truth, think it might gives something to you, and hope this helps not harms

[@fitrobo1221]

Intp 5w4 , i am confused that i am sp or sx i resonate with both equally

[@remediosgarcia2519]

Eric, i have a favor would you please take care of your health. im not asking you to sleep early but please sleep atleast 6-7hrs a day nd drink plenty of water nd hoping your taking vitamins.

[@Metamorph2]

Have you read on the other subtypes of 5? What do you think your second instinctual type is? I'm interested, since I think you have typed yourself right and i'm into the enneagram very deeply. Taking a certification class and all...I'm INFJ 4w5-7w6/6w7-8w7 so/sx. I mistyped as a sexual 4 due to my tritype (468/478), but my neurosis concerns are all social. Sexuality, psychospirituality, and depth of connection are something i feel very self sufficient on, which is how our second instinct comes off as. I can turn it on or off...and SP is waaaay down there. I'm often late to work, take over the counter drugs, live w my parents even tho ihate it, work a min wage job to pay my college debt so that i can be back and switch my major...you name it! It's a mess that i aint dealing with

[@aledorya7838]

i understend you bro

[@hugarada7156]

INTJ 5w4 Sx/So ILI here... I find it interesting some moments of distress in your video where you wanted to express your self but it's like a dark corner of your mind that you're afraid to show to other people because you see them as taboos. You're also calling 2 of your worst functions (Fe the inferior function, and Fi the demonic function) which seems really hard for an INTP, more than it is for INTJ. Either way, I hope you're ok...

[@Nerdylady]

Same typology. We are the shit.

[@Love_her_so_much]

Painful.

[@youssefshahir8624]

That's my exact same type

[@EricTheINTP]

What are some similarities that you experience?

[@Sam-ng3of]

@@EricTheINTP same type here too. I relate to the wanting to be understood drive. Also the emotional aspects sound like me but usually when I'm more stressed from social issues

[@Sam-ng3of]

@@EricTheINTP please also make a video about procrastination as well as about finding a career one enjoys

[@aniccadance13]

I'm INTP 5w4 woman..

[@sheldonsawyer4782]

Hello Eric, I don't know if you will see (or find reason to respond to) this comment. That being said I am a fellow Intp 5/4 and am Messianic in faith with somewhat of an interest in MBTI. The first video I found of yours spoke on being an Intp and a Christian. Which I found quite interesting because Intps are the least likely to believe in a higher power statistically. I heard you say you lost many of your relationships and alluded to something regarding your church. Would you be open to sharing more on that? I know the value an Intp places on their mind and was curious to know how your faith has come into play within your "growth pains" or if it hasn't. Thank you for sharing your life and I hope all is well as of today. - Sheldon

[@EricTheINTP]

Hi Sheldon! I appreciate your comment. I am trying to plan how I might go about sharing this topic. There are several subtopics, each could be a video, while also the topic of faith alone can be its own video especially in regards to pain. I don’t know when a video like that would be made but it processing in the back of my mind! Hope you have a great weekend!

[@rand0m_694]

Some say that INTP can't be sx5 because INTPs are ruled by Ti, a rational function and, by their understanding, sx5 is irrational. What's your opinion on this? Is INTP sx5 a contradiction?

[@EricTheINTP]

It is definitely a paradox. When pondering about the functions and enneagram, it seems it is better for us to reduce the function stacks to a base performance. Meaning, we may assume more is going on within the functions than what’s actually going on. So for an INTP, when they experience new things (Ne), they will freeze not knowing how to behave because they haven’t processed the new information they’ve been introduced to (Ti). Yes, there is a stronger sense of sequential logic, which can suggest weaker connections to the relational or interpersonal parts about them. But if we reduce the functions to how they (and all types) simply process the world around them, this could give us the flexibility to see different variants of each type. And in the INTP’s case, if they have a strong wing 4, that enneagram’s function demands that all of its uniqueness is loved, seen, desired, explored, and cherished, which is what I believe pushes the 5 to be a sexual type in the midst of its rationality. This is the type I test as (as well as a 1 at times), and it is a frustrating dichotomy because they are conflicting with each other, creating a confusing sense of priorities and identity. I could be terribly wrong with this assessment but this is my current opinion on the matter. What are your thoughts on it?

[@alexith]

Have you visited the PDB website? good music, keep making more and explore your deeper ends

[@ImGoodThankYou]

Me too. Are you looking for a partner?

[@meagenjaeger5003]

Sounds like a Scorpio moon 🌖

[@meagenjaeger5003]

It also seems like u have a mixed type of attachment style. Anxious and avoidant.

[@linyenchin6773]

Woman noise, empty woman noise is what these personality type things are.

[@jadapinkett1656]

Incel is triggered

[@lisztomaniacenid]

why are you here then? attention-seeking much?

[@Ella-qg4bq]

@@lisztomaniacenid you can not comprehend his (Lin Yen Chin) greatest mind. That’s why you completely misunderstand him😅😅😅😅

[@francosalgado9414]

Thanks you my brother, for opening your heart to us. INTP-A 5w4 *To all my brothers... I have some playlists in my "channel" that you could find useful ⚛️🕉️☯️🧠🫀💪🔥

[@sagejudith]

I'm an INFJ sexual 5 but I feel so related to all Ti user sx 5s 🫶