Cognitive Functions - Fe vs Fi

#introvertedfeeling #extravertedfeeling #16types

[lovewho]

If you have any observations and thoughts about the cognitive functions and how to understand/explain them then definitely let me know down below in the comments! ~ Nathan

[Purple-ursc]

Recently, I was studying for a chemistry exam and, in my brain, I read Fe (Iron) as extroverted feeling. That's when I knew I was in way too deep into MBTI

[ezvqfdt]

Comprehensive and unbiased, as always. Well done. Even as a high Fe-user, it bugs me when people say Fi users are selfish or not empathetic. Fi users can be just as empathetic and selfless as Fe users, depending on their environment and health, just like any other type. Just because the way they showcase that looks and feels different than Fe doesn't negate their strong ability to get along with people. Fe users can learn from Fi users, as can Fi users learn from Fe users.

[PegR]

"Let's all do each other... wait." LOL

[lauraw]

I’m ISFJ (aux Fe) and married to ENFP (aux Fi). While I already knew much of this, I think the video is a great tool to explain the differences in our feeling functions. He has always been fiercely individualistic, not afraid to stand up for his beliefs, and doesn’t understand my impulse to blend in, not be noticed, or why I care so much about what everyone else thinks. I can mirror the energies of those around me, while he is very much what-you-see-is-what-you-get. I love the ways that we challenge and complement each other.

[hannahpeterangelo]

From Fe users I learned to validate other's feelings and understand the importance of teamwork.

From Fi users, I learned to validate my own feelings and understand the importance of inner drive

[lskildum]

"Let's all do each other" LMFAO

[ironicfist]

"Fi is more 'you do you, and I'll do me, '
Whereas Fe is more 'let's all do eachother...' WAIT!"

[ohmyohasparagus]

Idk if any other Fi doms relate but whenever I do something or act “selfless” I always feel like I secretly have a selfish motive

[schrijveromnia]

I very much agree. As an Fi user, I wish to do what makes me happy, but also hope for others that they can do the same. And as long as it doesn't clash with my core values, I am very willing to help them achieve that!

[denissesantillan]

There's nothing more satisfying than having a deeper understanding of myself and in turn, being able to empathize with everyone, whilst also being able to establish firm boundaries. I often think there's nobody on this planet I couldn't empathize with after investigating their story and filtering through my Fi lens. I love high Fe users but my heart breaks for them when nobody gives them the recognition they deserve.

[unfortunateplateau]

Something I noticed, is that there can be a massive difference in "flavor" of Fe depending on the other functions. Fe Si users their awareness is often on cultural "etiquette"... or "are we following the established social / cultural rules right now" (Si) in interactions and lifestyle. Whereas Fe Se users are more likely to embody and express what it's like to be a culturally "fun" / "exciting" person to be around through their physicality and presence. For this reason they can come across more edgy and assertive and can seem like they are breaking "rules" which seems contradictory... but once you realize these are sort of Se social values and a good chunk of the population loves that enthusiasm and physicality, it makes sense. They are bringing "life" to the party.

[sansnitizer]

"Fe - Let's do each others" lol

[johanqin]

I love your nuanced perspective. It seems both Fe and Fi eventually get the best of both worlds, but their starting point is on opposite ends of the spectrum.

[pinklasagna]

Fe wants to find the source of emotion (Fi), analyze it (Ti) and either submit to it or manipulate it.

Fi wants to give the emotion to the seeker of emotions (Fe) and use it as a tool spread it's beliefs and philosophy (Te)

[tonelove]

I liked the empathy analogy. I see high Fe users as a different type of empathy, almost one to help. Being an ENFP, my Fi turns around to help them feel validated without a solution. Both are equally good in their own respects.

[uzbekgeezer]

It takes you under ten or even five minutes to convey what takes others hours. In that respect, you are much better than C S Joseph.

[JokerCrowe]

I've watched a lot of different MBTI channels, and I've recently come up with This distinction between introverted and Extraverted functions:

Extraverted functions exist and are activated "in the moment", while Introverted functions are based on your past and your own "lens".
Or maybe Extraverted functions are broad but shallow snapshots of the present, while Introverted functions are deep wells of knowledge gathered over time, stretching more into the past and future.

I know people say that Se is the function that is the most "in the moment", but I experience Fe in that way too (I'm INFJ).
Fe directly reacting to something that is happening right now; even I'm not really sad at all, I can see someone else crying and become overwhelmed with "their" sadness and have tears welling up before I even really know why. It doesn't matter if the person is a monster who deserves no sympathy, if emotions are being shown, Fe is going to pick up on it. (The dark downside of Fe).

I feel like Fi would see someone crying and then search through past experiences of being sad, then comparing them to This moment, try to understand why the person is sad, and feel that way themselves. (Though I suck at Fi, so correct me if I'm wrong)

Both functions have/are Empathy, but Fe Empathy is more "synchronous" with the outside world and what's happening in this current moment, whille Fi is more introspective and isn't As synchronous, since it needs more of that "comparison".

Te doesn't really function without outside stimulus and I'd say it's the same with Ne. They feed off the ideas in the current Moment, and then use their introverted functions to interpret and store what just happened.

I got this idea from Joyce Meng and her Type Talks, and maybe this kind of thinking is obvious to many people, it's only recently I've picked it up.

[beatriceblack]

This was honestly so helpful. I've been trying for SO LONG to find out what my type is and I could never grasp some of the concepts because no one explained it in a more practical way but now I'm 100% sure I use Fi and this means I now have to go on yet another identity crisis phase

[attheranch]

I am an older ISFP that’s learning the value of paying attention to group norms. I am learning how to fit in a little better.