Author	Thread: Dating by Briggs-Meyers?
IaoKim View Profile History	Dating by Briggs-Meyers? Posted : 15 Oct, 2011 02:10 PM For those of you not familiar with Briggs-Meyers, it is a psychological assessment test that categories personality types based on a person's attitudes, functions, and lifestyle. These categories translate into four main dichotomies: Extraversion (E) - (I) Introversion Sensing (S) - (N) Intuition Thinking (T) - (F) Feeling Judgment (J) - (P) Perception I took this assessment quite a few years ago and found it to be surprisingly accurate in describing my core personality. The test is also used to determine ones potential career preferences as well as those personalities most compatible with your own. I was bored one day and retook the test to see if anything had changed and I was still the same personality type. I checked out the personalities supposedly most compatible to my own and found them to be right on target. In fact I could strongly match up all of my serious relationships to one of those compatible personalities. Although I have thought about it for efficiency's sake, I have yet to introduce myself as . . . Hi I am an INTJ, seeking an ENTP or an ENFP. :laugh: Do you know your personality type? If so do you use it in sifting through potential partners? If not would you like to find out your personality type and use it to help find compatible partners? I won't post a direct link to the test, but you can google search for "Briggs-Meyers personality test" and click on the humanmetrics website for a free test with no sign up or registration required. This version only has 72 yes or no questions so it goes by pretty fast! Post Reply
View Profile History	Dating by Briggs-Meyers? Posted : 15 Oct, 2011 03:45 PM We just took thin in class a few weeks ago. We are waiting for the resident scholar to come an interpret our scores next week. I think I will be the same think I have always been. I just have to wait and see. I know it can be used for a lot of things, I just never thought of using it to find a mate. It does make a lot of sense as a plan. Post Reply
MyCrownIsGod View Profile History	Dating by Briggs-Meyers? Posted : 15 Oct, 2011 05:05 PM I suppose you could date according to personality type...but then that kind of takes the element of GOD out...what if the person God has for you, doesn't have the personality type you think you want? Someone what we want, and what we NEED are two different things. Opposites attract for a reason. :) I go by this one: Understanding our own personalities and others personalities help us to work cooperatively to achieve what we could not do alone. Biblical Examples: Moses and Aaron from the OT and Paul and Barnabas from the NT. The Lord often sends people to us who compliment each others personalities. God uses all personality types to touch people for Him. He must because: You can connect with people others may not. You can see the needs that someone else may overlook. You can feel things that others may not feel. You can think things, that may not have crossed someone�s mind. There are 4 Basic Personality Types Lion/Choleric (D) These people are very active and task oriented. The extrovert, the doer, the optimist. They make great leaders, organizers, conductors, managers and entrepreneurs. They are often dominating, directing, driving, demanding, determined, decisive, doing. They are the �Let�s do it now,� type of people. Basic Motivation: Challenge and Control Traits of a Lion: They like being in authority Take charge Determined Compulsive need for change Firm Exudes confidence Must correct wrongs Can run anything Unemotional Not easily discouraged Enterprising Competitive Enjoy challenges Problem Solver Productive Bold Discussion maker Adventurous Strong Willed Independent Self-reliant Controlling Persistent Action oriented As a Parent: Exerts sound leadership Establishes goals Motivates family to action Knows the right answer Organizes the household At Work: Delegates work Insists on production Thrives on opposition Goal oriented and organized Moves quickly to action As a Friend: Has little need for friends Will lead and organize Will work for group activity Is usually right (or just thinks so) Excels in emergencies Weaknesses: Often won�t admit own faults (they would object strongly to this list, for example) Too pushy, demanding of others Workaholics, who don�t like to or refuse to come under authority Tend to think of others as incompetent or idiots Under pressure, they become dictators Needs to learn: You need people. Relaxation is not a crime. Sensitivity to peoples feelings is wise. The world will not end if someone else is in control. Improvement: Make a decision to be more aware of other peoples feelings and let other people have their way. Be gentle, not bossy. Focus on one thing at a time. Have a servants attitude. Biblical Examples: Paul and Sarah Otter/Sanguine (I) These people are the active and people-oriented. The extrovert, the talker, the optimist. They are great entertainers, designers, artists, inventors, coaches, salesman and teachers. They are social, amiable, creative, innovative and VERY playful. They are inspiring, influencing, inducing, impressing, interactive, interested in people. They are the �Trust me, it will work!� type of people. Basic Motivation: Recognition and Approval Traits of an Otter: Enthusiastic Takes risks Visionary Motivator Energetic Very verbal Life of the party Curious Sincere at heart Good on stage Lives in the present Talkative storyteller Promoter Friendly Enjoys popularity Fun-loving Likes variety Spontaneous Enjoys change Creative, lots of new ideas Group oriented Optimistic Initiator Infectious laughter Inspirational As a Parent: Makes home fun Is liked by child�s friends Turns disaster into humor Is the circus master At Work: Volunteers for jobs Has energy and enthusiasm Inspires others to join Charming and Creative Thinks up new activities As a Friend: Loves people Makes new friends easily Thrives on compliments Doesn�t hold grudges Envied by others Weaknesses: Often unreliable Have trouble sticking to a plan of action Foolish Risk Takers Procrastinators Under pressure, they verbally attack Needs to learn: Time must be managed. Being responsible is more important than being popular. Too much optimism can become dangerous. Listening better will improve one�s influence. Improvement: Follow through on commitments and obligations with good effort. (Plan to be responsible tomorrow�is no longer your life motto.) Avoid pride. Learn to think before you speak. Be more patient. Biblical Example: Peter and Ruth Golden Retriever/Phlegmatic (S) These people are usually passive, and people oriented. The introvert, the watcher, the pessimist. They are great caregivers, counselors, assistants, servers, nurses. They are gentle, sensitive, warm, nurturing. They are stable, steady, shy, security-oriented, servant, submissive, specialist. They are the �Lets keep things how they are,� type of people. Basic Motivation: Stability and Support Traits of a Golden Retriever: Sensitive Calm, even-keel Non-demanding Avoids confrontation Enjoys routine Dislikes change Warm and relational Gives in Indecisive Patient, well balanced Quiet but witty Keeps emotions hidden Happily reconciled to life Dry humor Adaptable Sympathetic and Kind Thoughtful Nurturing Patient Tolerant Good listener Peacemaker Loyal Emotional, feeling As a Parent: Makes a good parent Takes time for the children Is not in a hurry Can take the good with the bad Doesn�t get upset easily At Work: Competent and steady Peaceful and agreeable Mediates problems Good under pressure Has administrative ability As a Friend: Good listener Easy to get along with Has compassion and concern Enjoys watching people Inoffensive Weaknesses: Easily hurt feelings When hurt, they become stubborn Can�t say �no� Carry other peoples burdens too much Under pressure, they avoid confrontation at all costs. Needs to learn: Change provides opportunity. Friendship isn�t everything. Boldness and taking risks is sometimes necessary. Improvement: Practice confronting and saying �no�. (You can do it!) Be more confident and fearless. Be more enthusiastic, bold, strong. Biblical Examples: Moses, Hannah, Mary Beaver/Melancholy (C) These people are more passive, and task- oriented. The introvert, The thinker, The pessimist. They are into details, quality conscious, steady and predictable. They make great college professors, accountants, computer code writers, researchers, scientists, engineers, plumbers, administrators, and doctors. They are cautious, competent, calculating, compliant, careful, contemplative. They are the �Lets do it right,� type of people. Basic Motivation: Quality and Correctness Traits of a Beaver: Enjoys instruction Accurate Consistent Reserved Practical Philosophical and poetic Appreciative of beauty Idealistic Self-Sacrificing Genius prone Orderly Factual Conscientious Perfectionist Discerning Detailed Analytical Inquisitive Precise Persistent Scheduled Sensitive Predictable Productive Anxious As a Parent: Sets high standards Keeps home in good order Wants everything done right Sacrifices own will for others Encourages scholarship and talent At work: Schedule oriented Perfectionist/high standards Economical and organized Sees creative solutions to problems Likes charts, graphs, figures, lists As a Friend: Faithful and devoted Can solve others problems Seeks ideal mate Makes friends cautiously Avoids causing attention Weaknesses: Has trouble with non-rule followers Has stomach troubles because of anxiety They think their whole day is ruined if one little thing doesn�t go according to plan. Relates to situations as � black and white� there are no gray areas. Under pressure, they ignore or avoid the problem. Needs to Learn: Total support is not always possible. Thorough explanation is not everything. Deadlines must be met. More optimism will lead to greater success. Improvement: Realize nothing is as good or bad as it appears. You don�t have to be right or perfect all the time. (Really, you don�t.) Don�t worry so much, and avoid a critical spirit. Be more positive and joyful. Biblical Examples: Thomas and Esther Every personality is a blend of the four basic types. Your strengths and dominant personality traits can be identified. You can then use them more effectively to accomplish the purpose for which you were created. PERSONALITY IS NOT AN EXCUSE FOR BAD BEHAVIOR! Every personality is equally valuable and useful to God, but He has to continually work in all of us to make us more and more like Jesus. The closer we become to Jesus, the more God can and will use a person. 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View Profile History	Dating by Briggs-Meyers? Posted : 15 Oct, 2011 07:11 PM I meant using the personality tests and temperament tests to figure out what I am and look for potential mates that would complement me. Post Reply
IaoKim View Profile History	Dating by Briggs-Meyers? Posted : 15 Oct, 2011 09:01 PM Wow talk about hijacking a thread . . . :rolleyes: Post Reply
bcpianogal View Profile History	Dating by Briggs-Meyers? Posted : 16 Oct, 2011 08:18 AM I usually come up ISFJ. The two middle letters (S-N and F-T) are often scored very closely because I have a hard time answering the questions that tend to sort out those qualities. According to a psychologist friend of mine, having a difficult time choosing definite "yes or no" answers on that sort of test means that I'm an emotionally and mentally well-rounded person. That's good...right? :angel: The description of ISFJ does fit me very well, though. As for using Briggs-Meyers as a means of finding a spouse...I'm not sure about that. It seems a little too logical for me. I think I'd rather just find someone that I get along with really well. I also think that we should bring out the best qualities of each other and work well together no matter what any personality test says. Post Reply
View Profile History	Dating by Briggs-Meyers? Posted : 16 Oct, 2011 03:07 PM I am an ISFJ or INFJ; on the other one I am a Beaver... I am a pretty solid Melancholic personality. I had to take that for my current job and we all laughed about how high I scored on the Melancholic! Post Reply
View Profile History	Dating by Briggs-Meyers? Posted : 17 Oct, 2011 06:56 PM I've taken that, but I don't remember what my 'score' was. I have seen lots of profile that list their Meyers-Briggs score. Post Reply
IaoKim View Profile History	Dating by Briggs-Meyers? Posted : 19 Oct, 2011 06:56 PM I've thought about putting my Briggs-Meyers personality type on my profile. For those familiar with the test it would definitely give them a very accurate snapshot of my core personality more so than anything I could possibly say in the short few paragraphs before the view starts losing interest. I've needed to update and redo my profile for a while now. Just trying to focus on finishing this last year of law school and then the job hunt afterwards! Looking forward to moving back home to Florida. Maybe I will have better luck with my native kind! haha Ultimately though as a Christian I don't believe in luck. God is sovereign and His providence is always at work especially when and where we least see it. Post Reply
View Profile History	Dating by Briggs-Meyers? Posted : 21 Oct, 2011 06:17 AM So, is anyone willing to put their MB Score on the board? ISTJ. How about the LaHaye Temperament Analisys? Melancholic-Choleric. How about Theological Worldview? Wolrdview 4: Forgiveness and Condemnation. Post Reply
View Profile History	Dating by Briggs-Meyers? Posted : 22 Oct, 2011 06:55 AM Why do Christians want to be put into a mold that has been shaped and programmed by the World.. Why not learn from within the Word of GOD what YHWH says about each of you... Until you know who Yeshua is and to know what He is like,you will never know who you really are in Yeshua.. For as believers in Yeshua we are as He is in this life.. Shalom ME Post Reply

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