ISFP

ISFP: The Artist, Composer Artisans (Introverted Sensing Feeling Perceiving)

Quiet, serious, sensitive warm, sympathetic and kind. Loyal and faithful, do not like conflict, original and independent with a need for personal space, interested in contributing to people's sense of well-being and happiness, flexible and open-minded, action-oriented, uncomfortable with theory and abstract concepts, not interested in leading or controlling others, concrete in speech and utilitarian in getting what they want, likely to be animal and nature lovers, Likely to be original and creative. Strong aesthetic appreciation for art flowing from the world of the five senses, enjoy the present moment, live in the world of sensation, keenly in tune with the way things look, taste, sound, feel and smell. They tend to hold back their ideas and opinions, to not give themselves enough credit for the things which they do extremely well. Can be intensely perfectionist, and judge themselves harshly. Relationships: warmhearted, gentle people, serious about their commitments, seeking lifelong relationships. very loyal and supportive, with a deep capacity for love. They hate conflict and discord. They are very private people, who hide their true feelings and do not express them. Intense emotion not obvious to others. Sexually, the ISFP approaches intimacy with seriousness and depth. They experience lovemaking through their senses but are not likely to express their feelings verbally preferring actions speak to words.

Parenting: They enjoy their parenting and may have a special affinity with babies and young children. Laid-back parents, quite easy-going and non-demanding, preferring to gently guide their behavior. Not likely to provide a very structured environment for their children because of their gentleness and kindness.

Friendships: Able to get along with most of the other personality types, although they tend to be reserved around those they don't know well. They will enjoy spending time with others who share their interests. They greatly value their space and autonomy, and appreciate other's respect for that. Appreciate their own uniqueness, as well as everybody else's, and don't appreciate being judged harshly for their differences. Careers: attuned to sensory variation in color, line, texture, aroma, flavor, tone-seeing, touching, smelling, tasting, and hearing in harmony. This extreme concreteness and sensuality seems to come naturally. Artist, Musician, Composer, Designer, Child Care, Social Worker, Counselor, Teacher, Psychologist, Veterinarian, Forest Ranger, Pediatrician.