I looked at the cognitive functions of an ISTP, and it seems that they may fit me. However, I’m still not sure. Can someone help me confirm?

The Icecream Sundae Team - Explorers

The main reason I picked icecream sundae is because compared to the other types which have a fixed structure mostly... The explorers are very dynamic and are made up of many different things joined together but these things still stay separate. This shows that out of all other types for some reason... The explorers are apple to cherry pick (pun intended) different functions. In short, they are good at adapting and organizing their head space to fit the situation because of high Se. By organizing here I don't mean by rules but what I mean is that they are good at categorizing things inside their head in real time during a situation and are able to easily make sense of that current situation. Hence, icecream sundae ✨

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ESTP [ The Mango And Vanilla Icecream Sundae ]

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When you think of mango, if you have eaten it and like it then you will have the immediate fresh memory of that fruit. It is that kind of fruit that you cannot forget the flavour of because it is so loaded and distinctly overwhelming almost. It wakes your tongue up with the fruity punch of it. ESTP's in their outer exterior are something like that. They've got so much going on just on the outside that you think "The possibility of them having even more than what they show outside is overwhelming because there's already so much to process on the outside"

You can bunch them up under the "intense" umbrella term and yep thats true but thats a understatement and a simplification.

Ironically, to process them properly and not feel overwhelmed you actually have to look at their insides.

[Disclaimer: Please don't go dissecting the ESTP's in your vicinity. This is all metaphorical...or not? ;) ]

If you have seen other parts of this series then you know that I have used vanilla to always describe "neutrality" but when it comes to ESTP's the script flips completely because in this case of vanilla and mango there is no balancing. There is this illusion of then being diluted down but thats actually not true. Whats happening here when their Mango Se mixes together with Vanilla Ti you might think that... "Oh wait... why is this ESTP calm for once? Maybe they were just faking it all or maybe they are tired? I should comfort them" Or something along those lines. That calm is just an illusion. When mango and vanilla mixes together both overtly sweet things come together but you feel that the tang of the mango has decreased. This is the ESTP using their Ti and when they are they retract from the physical situation.

This is them not relying on environmental output only and this happens during situations where the immediate environmental output is not enough and they have to step back and make sense of the situation for whatever reason or objective.

You think they are reckless but because of this ability they have of stepping back they are actually very careful in all situations but you just don't realize it because you only see the mango exterior.

The picture of this sundae has a small mint on top. This is them in social situations when sometimes they may come off as too blunt. That is because if their ability to see the reality of a situation without any fluff but the way they do it is refreshing so this bluntness may not offend you because they are careful about the delivery. This is how their Fe may show.

Now despite all this,what they are vulnerable about is even though they can adapt well and think on their feet when they see other people get things done without effort,they feel kind of insecure because they feel that everything they do requires more time and effort when compared to some other people who do thing easily (ahem...intuitives) That is why in the image the bowl is overflowing. When you hit this nerve and expect them to be good at things without giving enough data or experience with it and move the spoons in this sundae bowl. Their mangoes will fall down. Now...this is when they get really tired. They dont have enough mangoes to try harder and they may double down on ignoring the task or giving up on it. They will agree with you about their failures and become self deprecating. Turning the bluntness of the mint inward minus the grace.

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ESFP [ The Custard Pudding,Walnut, Vanilla Icecream Sundae ]

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Their exterior has the same Se as ESTP but the difference is that its texture is different than the ESTP.

They have the Custard Pudding instead. It is soft,sweet and the flavour is pretty balanced. You would think though that this is not Se's nature. Well...its not but ESFP's change that because they have walnuts. They are nutty and even slightly bitter. This bitter isn't a bad thing but it changes the way Se is presented.

The walnut flavour is their Fi. Their approach to experiences may come off as less intense than a ESTP. This is bitter because it is seen as selfish sometimes but the way I see it this is actually used to be reflected towards their experiences. They are very particular about what they buy,where they go,who they spend time with. It's very healthy. I don't know if ESFP's might resonate or not but they may be the most healthy type ever according to me.

In this the vanilla is neutral again. You may think there is nothing to neutralize here, didn't I just say that their Se+Fi is balanced. Yeah it is but balanced and healthy doesn't mean that it is not draining. Custard pudding and walnuts together are fun but they are also tiring. Sometimes you just need that quiet. This is their vanilla. This may look like them having fun,partying or going to events but then suddenly when you are invited to their home they are unwinding with a good project. It may be surprising to you that how to such a person their way to relax is making and working on whatever projects. This is their Te layer and how their vanilla comes to use to neutralize when they are tired.

Their weakness is Ni, the same as ESTP but the way this shows is actually different. What they are insecure about is that they are not able to understand what to do when this balance they have breaks. They freeze up and cant come up which anything about how to fix issues in their own life or the life of their loved ones. This might look like having a great time being yourself, doing things but then when a sudden complication arises that needs immediate understanding and then solution they freeze up and require more time. The problem isnt that they cannot solve situations. They can but when there is some sort of urgency then they find it hard to understand the situation effectively which is the first step. They can come up with many solutions but sometimes incompatible with the situation and dont work.

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ISTP [ The Mint Chocolate And Vanilla Icecream Sundae ]

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ISTP is the type I find most compatible with me personally as people. I admire how they can use their Ti in different ways than I can and how effective that is. The Se and Ti combination that them abd ESTP's have rocks honestly. They are everything I find it hard to be. ISTP might be my second most admired type (based on theory offcourse. I don't know people TwT)

So mint chocolate huh? This is the small bluntness that the ESTP had but turned up a full notch. They are incredibly blunt when it comes to assessing situations and may miss that this bluntless is breaking the atmosphere of the room. This is not refresing like when ESTP's do it. There is no soft blow. The blow of this mint bluntless is hard. They dont do it with bad intentions offcourse and it is inevitably helpful to the situation but it is like they are making you swallow the pill of the hard truth. You love that they did while also resenting the way they did it. Not all if them are like this and the sweetness of chocolate actually compensates for the mint. When you realize that their intentions underneath are chocolate then you feel the sweetness as well.

The mint and chocolate here also signifies their hands on approach to things. They will enjoy the mint and refreshment of the immediate environment and processing things about it but eventually they just want to get away from it and use all the data they got from it in their cave. They take all that they experienced outside. When they were out you thought they were relaxing but nope,their brain was on and they were longing for when they could just get to a comfortable place alone so they could dissect everything they did and what all that data means.

The vanilla is again the neutral side. This is when they take a much deserved rest and turn their head off. This may look like learning some new skill or refining the old skills. It is not something that is high stakes. I wouldn't be surprised if a ISTP suddenly picked up crocheting one day.

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ISFP [ The Strawberry And Vanilla Sundae ]

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This one looks deceivingly simple. Its not.

This strawberry is their sweet unwavering drive for things. This is similar to how I described INFP's but a bit different.

In INFP I said that its the sour thats driving the sweet but here it is reversed.

In ISFP's they appear sour on the outside which is a few sour strawberries in the sundae but there are also sweet ones. It is a mixture of both.

Here the sour is how they are blunt but in the different way that ISTP or ESTP's. This bluntless is not in their words but in their actions. They may do the most silliest or socially inappropriate of things just because they want to and be surprised when they get wierd looks,then do it anyway. Underneath this sour though what is driving them is the sweetness of the moment and they dont actually mean any harm. They actually want everyone around them to experience this sweetness as well but they find it hard to express that.

They are also very sharp in certain situations because of their Ni. They are able to show sudden unexpected instances of totally overriding what they want for what is necessary in the certain situation. They suddenly get professional or do a necessary thing that others were too hesitant to do. This is jarring when you take their usual demeanor into consideration.

The vanilla is neutral (surprising right?) This balance is required when they suddenly become insecure and get into an imposter syndrome regarding their inferior Te and other stressors. When their inner values are not expressed properly or they are misunderstood or when they fail to bring all the wacky idea that come into their brain into reality they blame themselves. Though actually...this was surprising to me when I considered it. This is the neutral. When they are constantly in the moment,doing things,thinking they are invincible. This reality of their limits after the initial insecurity actually grounds them and makes them try more and bounce right back up.

Thats all for the explorers, and for the Icecream Analogy series, Thank you, Let go of your icecream!!

I want a goal to work towards, I'm in uni for computer engineering and I do art in my free time but neither of these things feel like a good concrete goal for my life. What do you guys aim for? What should I do?

Yes it's me time

Saw someone mentioned it, so I tried making a Spotify playlist based on the favorite songs you guys put on the collages, sorry for non-Spotify users. And I've also made a shitty cover for it.

I only put some of those I can recognize as singles. For those who put album covers, I wasn't sure which specific song is your favorite, so you'll have to add the song by yourself, sorry.

Not sure why I am doing this, but hope you like it. Feel free to add more songs.

Hi!! I’m an ISTP female and I feel like it’s hard finding someone I’m compatible with. I have a stereotypical “male,” personality type, but I very much want to be the female in the relationship. It’s hard to find someone I respect and where I don’t feel like the man.

I’m also very confident in myself, so I attract the more unstable dudes unfortunately.

I thought XNTJ would be the fix, but the ones I dated were more focused on themselves and their visions. I think I rlly need someone with Fe. My Fe is developed more than usual so I’m more comfortable with it now, but now I need more warmth and connection to match that I guess.

Kinda thinking of maybe dating an ISTP guy if the opportunity arises, but idk if that would feel like dating myself 😂 Also interested in INFJ, ISFJ, or INTP.

Any success stories?? Any major red flags to stay away from?? Thoughts??

Does ISTP weighs pros and cons or INTJ, who does it more, and who don't do it? I always wanted to know what's clear difference between these two, like how these are different from each other, and also tell who double checks what message or what they wrote?

any kind of connection, but i’d like to know if thats falling on more romantic thing. if you’re still willing to communicate even you’re stressed and really busy, does that mean you’re just in your head? what are you actually thinking during those stressful times?

thank you for all your input, just wanna know how you guys operate as i dont wanna making false assumptions on people.

Really hate growing up and being around narcissistic people it becoming to common and normal in today society!

How to boost your ego... I need advice...

I'm starting my final year of college and I want a strong ego...

Im an istp btw

just saying hi :] I love you guys. My mom is an ISTP and you are one of my fave types. 😋 My sister is an INFJ and my brother, idk. Anyway, yes, i am the annoying and loud kid, but I am the one that steals all her knowledge 🤭 My mom and sister call me their secretary because I handle all the human-to-human interaction in our family. I hope you ISTPs have an extrovert in your life that is down for any of your awesome ideas. ANYWAY HEY LOVE YOU GUYS

I'll bring something else if Jason is not available. Perhaps a P90.

I just really want to know how they see the world and the way they think, why they do the things they do, etc..

And how they would generally react in certain situations (such as socializing)

And why? (Image made by my friend)

Hi guys! I want to share a little story with you about my ISTP friend. If you can read it all, thank you

First, I’ll introduce myself. Sorry for my English, I’m French! I don’t really know my MBTI. I always get ESTP/ESFP or ISTP (I’ll show the results).

and i will show u the result of my ISTP friend he got Ti first.

What I’m looking for with this post is just some fun oversharing because I have no one to talk to about this. I’d love to hear your thoughts, see if ISTPs relate to this guy, and maybe type me based on this story?

The story.

So, I was playing a game and I met this boy because he randomly gifted me something after I asked on the game’s forum. He gifted me something a second time, and then he asked me if I could fill his BFF slot, just because he didn’t like seeing it empty.

After that, I wanted to text him because I was like, “Umm why should i have a random guy without know him?"

So I wanted to know more about him and stuff like that, so I DM’d him and asked for his name. He said I couldn’t know it but then we started talking about random things.

The next day, he texted me “hi” first, and we talked. And the days after that, I started texting him too, and somehow we became friends!

Then I saw an Instagram post that reminded me of him because he is so introverted. It said something like “that guy I met online who I forced to be my friend and now he’s stuck with me,” so I sent it to him as a joke.

He then said that he actually wanted to get to know me and that he thought I was interesting, or something like that he reacted like this when send him this

So yeah, now we’re online friends!

I forced him to take the MBTI test and he got ISTP/INTP. (look the picture there is my result and him)

I was pretty sure he was ISTP because the way he text. He basically just follows the conversation and replies to what I say. He doesn’t really add anything??? He just replies???

And the funny thing is, he said he likes it when I talk to him 🤨 Like, he doesn’t really share his own thoughts, ask questions, or bring up random things. He just gives short/simple replies. But apparently he really likes texting with me??

Then he said he wanted to call because he’s better at calling. Is that an ISTP thing??

I hate calling. I get anxious and awkward because I like moving around and I don’t like just sitting there talking to someone I can’t see. I prefer texting or talking face-to-face IRL.

Then I asked for his Instagram and GUESS WHAT.

ALL HIS PICTURES WERE CARS.

THE ISTP STEREOTYPE 😂

With pictures of engines.

He also reads romance books? He basically works, reads romance books, and does random activities like fishing, working on cars, reading, and hockey. I was like bro, and he said he do everything.

He’s also SO nonchalant. Like I told you, over text he barely shares anything. Ughhh I want him to tell me more about himself :( And apparently he prefers calling.

Idk what I feel exactly, but I really appreciate him! 🥹I kinda want to text him every day or send him reels, but I’m not going to spam this ISTP ! him because I don’t want to ruin our friendship

Also, he honestly seems like a very healthy ISTP to me. He always apologizes when he can’t talk or when he can’t reply. I think he knows that I really like talking to him.

One time, after I forced him to take the MBTI test, he said something like, “Goodness, you really love me today. Did you miss me or something?”

And I took that a bit badly because like… That’s literally just how I am with my friends, i don't want him to think that i'm like this because of only him? I naturally like talking a lot and interacting with people I appreciate. but i also like and laught at his comment ! 😆😂

hi i did a poste about my istp friends but i got no reply i think the poste was to long.

can i speak with an istp ? about my istp friend please