PintoBean
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- MBTI
- INFJ
- Enneagram
- 6
...Anyway, your profile says you identify as a 6/The Loyalist. Is it only because of this one relationship, that you consider being very loyal to? (and you replied to some test questions thinking only about this one relationship, while the questions were in fact addressing more numerous/frequent social relations?). If so, maybe you're more a 5w6, or even a 5w4 or 4w5 (depending on whether you think you are a little more intellectual, or emotional)...
One thing not to forget, is that schizoids tend to be relatively good at adapting at least superficially, and for a limited time. Sure they are generally very solitary, but they generally still have the knowledge, capacity, and even sometimes the will to adapt at least somewhat, contrarily to more 'important' disorders (like Asperger or high-functioning/level autism, schizotypal, bipolar, schizophrenia, etc.).
This leads to the expression of "the secret schizoid". And sometimes, even the schizoid himself, is a bit lying to himself about it, rejecting/burying his inner feelings, in his attempt to adapt, and reduce anxiety (particularly when he feels it may be too difficult or bothersome to run away...).
Even without really hiding anything, he can easily reject the schizoid 'tag', when he has yet to read enough quality information about the subject, as it feels like something imposed on him by people who do not really understand his individuality. Thus he quickly runs away...
... must... stop... writing...
Thank you for this post, it is very interesting. Honestly, it's been a while since I took this test, so it's hard for me to remember my thought process as I answered each question. I do think I have some schizoid tendencies actually, though I have strong relationships with a handful of people beyond just my spouse. I do think I have some of the tendencies of a "secret schizoid" actually. However, I think a more accurate description of me is more just that I am an extreme introvert with a high level of social anxiety and general low self-confidence. Being alone is easier for me, though I don't always prefer it, if that makes sense. And I don't think one could say the same of a schizoid. Again, thank you for this post.