Type 1, in a nutshell, is a perfectionist. It doesn’t tolerate flaws, doesn’t tolerate outrageousness, and doesn’t tolerate incompetence …….

They tend to look at what is wrong in every aspect, and they love to improve and reform…… rather than always thinking that they must do so.

Reformers

Type 1 is said to be “ reformers,” and many of them are serious and virtuous. At the same time, however, many of them are rigid and inflexible, and if they are not very good at what they do, they can cause pain to themselves and others by being stuck in their narrow-minded ideals.

Type 1s are not perfectionists ……, but rather people who cannot help but do something immediately when they find some waste or flaw.

For example, moral principles such as “greet people properly,” “be kind and humble to others,” work procedures, rules that must be strictly followed, and in extreme cases, how to fold a newspaper or the order in which to wash oneself in the bathtub, etc.

If they think something is “wrong! If they think “It’s wrong!”, their spirit of improvement will be demonstrated in any situation.

Type 1 has rules that must be followed in doing something, and if there is a discrepancy, they want to correct it.

Whether healthy or unhealthy, Type 1s have such tendencies.

And the more unhealthy they become, the more they raise the rules to be followed and the minimum quality to be ensured, and in the end, they may demand a level of quality and integrity that cannot be achieved no matter how hard they try, as if it were a matter of course.

The world is imperfect, and everyone is a failure!　Then I, who am better, if not perfect, will correct the world’s failures!”

In extreme cases, for Type 1, there are only bad people in principle, because they are bad themselves and others are also bad.

So, at the very least, I, who know a little bit about the uselessness of the world, must do something about it. Because other people don’t even know how bad they are.

With such a sense of duty and mission on their shoulders, Type 1s continue to fight against evil and imperfection in the world.

Only I can talk about ideals!

The main drawbacks of Type 1 are meddling andnarrow-mindedness.

By their very nature, most are unmistakably on the side of justice, or at least highly idealistic and professional.

However, if they go too far, they can become snubbed or even a nuisance.

For Type 1, there is an ideal of how the world should be. This way of thinking is good for updating the group for the better, but if it goes too far, the number of dropouts will increase, and eventually the group will be repulsed by those around them.

Type 1s with an extremely biased way of thinking end up becoming self-righteous and intrusive rulers.

He will propose reforms and goals that no one wants, impose them on people, and if anyone deviates even slightly from the ideals he has set for himself, he will destroy their dignity with sarcasm and sermons and try to forcefully rehabilitate them. …… You may even see such a figure.

Type 1s are often obsessed with the idea that they and others are totally screwed up, but they have some understanding of how to do things and what is right.

That is true. This is because the right way to be and the right goal that they hold up as an ideal is, in other words, “the ideal or the highest form that I alone have in mind.

Naturally, ideals and righteousness differ from person to person, but Type 1s are more or less convinced that their ideal is the one that everyone is pursuing/needs to pursue.

At best, they are good guides with a strong sense of reason. At worst, they are troublesome people who impose their own rules on others and come at them from above, saying, “I will lead.

Their pride in being “ right” often leads to high ideals and integrity, but it can also make them self-righteous, arrogant, unreceptive, and obstinate troublemakers.

For an ideal that everyone wants.

Now, why do Type 1s impose their ideals on themselves and others so rigidly, sometimes to the point of arrogance?

The cause of this absolute adherence to ideals is often found in the people around them.

For example, when a friend or lover says

I want to change my job.

I want to lose weight.

Type 1’s heart is ignited when a friend or loved one expresses a desire such as “I want to change my job,” “I want to lose weight,” etc.

And then they think. I understand. Then I will make your ideal come true!

The Type 1 who is thus motivated to help the other person achieve his or her ideal will search around for information, gather his or her own wisdom, and plan out a detailed plan for a successful career change or diet, and then present it to the other person.

Depending on the degree of unhealthiness or perfectionism, he or she may force a plan that he or she has seriously and without checking the seriousness of the plan, or in some cases, without being told, he or she may force an ideal on the person by saying, “This is definitely the way to do it! In some cases, they impose their ideals on the person without being told to do so.

In other words, they are the whip of love.

In short, whether it is sincere or distorted, at the root of it all is the desire to “help the other person.

Of course, there may be times when you have to meddle or talk about your own likes and dislikes as if it were justice. …… But in any case, you may want to remember that “he/she has no bad intentions.”

If you can afford it, you can make it big.

Type 1 has no room to spare.

They work hard to do “this and that,” and think that they can make everything better by themselves. Therefore, they tend to take on a huge amount of work on their own.

Moreover, because they are so proud that they are the only one who can do it, they cannot rely on others and tend to look down on others without realizing it.

As a result, one person alone may be burdened with heavy responsibilities and a large number of tasks, and may become exhausted and become self-indulgent, thinking that “no one else understands ideals or justice.

They may become exhausted and become self-indulgent, saying, “No one understands ideals and justice.” They may even break the rules they have set for themselves, saying, “Only I have done my best,” or “It is the fault of others who are miserable.

It is wonderful to see Type 1’s pursuit of their ideals without even a moment to spare for sleep, but it is meaningless if they collapse because of the strong involvement of others.

Instead of judging guilt over everything as “this is wrong,” be aware of what you want to do, regardless of your ideals.

Many Type 1s dislike waste, play, and their own honest feelings. Even if they don’t, they will want to keep their distance.

Sometimes you are so busy trying to be a perfect person yourself that you don’t even pay attention to your own true feelings of frustration that others are not behaving the way you want them to.

The most important task is to make room, to look closely at the bad aspects of our own hearts, and to have room to admit “moderation” and our own feelings that are not ideal.

The Type 1 who has made room and play and learned about his or her own black side should awaken as a truly virtuous personality.

To put it bluntly, some types are a bit far from masculinity, but there are still places where they are a bit masculine or cool.

So, let’s talk about ISFJ masculinity in various ways!

ISFJs are not the masculine type.

As I mentioned at the beginning of this article, ISFJ is not a manly man. If anything, I would say that ISFJs are more maternal in nature.

They prefer tradition, universal values, and “something like that,” and I’m sure many men struggle to be masculine.

However, no matter how they struggle, the essence lies in their gentleness and ability to adapt to their surroundings. If you make the mistake of saying, “Follow me! or forcefully leading the people around you.

Rather, to put it bluntly, he is a follower type. They are more at ease being escorted than being escorted, and they are suited to the role of assistant, faithfully following the leader.

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A pawn is a pawn no matter how far it goes. Even if they are to be led strongly, they will probably end up as middle managers who are faithful to their duties.

So, ISFJs are a bit far from heroic, where is their masculinity?

The Masculinity of ISFJs

So, let’s consider the masculinity of ISFJs. What is their masculinity?

Daring to protect those his love

The first aspect of ISFJ masculinity I would like to discuss is this.

ISFJs are said to be the follower type and at the same time the behind-the-scenes type. What this means is that they can be seen as people who are loyal to the people they care about.

What does this trait have to do with masculinity? Isn’t it rather unrelated to masculinity? I am sure there are many people who think so.

However, masculinity is still here.

……I don’t want to be too blunt, so I’ll tell you the conclusion.

I will protect the ones I love even if it kills me. This is the typical ISFJ manhood.

ISFJs are like loyal pawns. They try to do and say what they like about their loved ones, and they are not sycophantic or deceitful, but truly in tune with the feelings of the people they care about.

If someone is in trouble, they will always look for something they can do to help, and if they are involved with a thug, they may even put up with their fear and try to protect them.

It is the latter that I would like to focus on this time. Even if you are crippled by fear, you may give up your life to protect someone you love. What can I say about this without calling it masculinity?

If you are a man, you try to be a man.

I feel like it’s not manliness itself, but …… many men also try to be manly. This is another admirable trait that leads to masculinity.

ISFJs are the ones who prefer tradition, prestige, and a particular mold.

It is not uncommon for ISFJs to prepare a template that they have built up from information they have gathered, which is often, for example, their own version of “masculinity” that they have researched on the Internet.

When I have a girlfriend, I use this template and try to make her feel like a man.

To summarize what I am trying to say, here is what I am trying to say.

I want to be like a man.

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Research masculinity on the Internet and in books to gain knowledge about masculinity

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Think about “masculinity” in your own way based on the information you have gathered

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After thinking about it, create a template that you can say “This is manliness! After thinking about it, create a template that you can say “This is masculinity!

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Act according to the template of “masculinity” that you have come up with

This is how ISFJ men build their masculinity.

For example, when escorting a girlfriend, they research up how to escort her gently, or check out a restaurant with a nice atmosphere with a magazine in hand.

I think you can see this in the way he thinks “as a boyfriend, I have to be a manly man” during dates.

You are pretty stubborn.

Well, if you call it manliness, it is also manliness (?). I guess.

If I were to deal with the dating issue I mentioned earlier, they are very faithful to “the manliness written in books and on the Internet” and “the template of manliness that I have shaped for myself.

In other words, they are so faithful to what is written and to the template that they tend to think, “This is the correct answer to masculinity.

In short, we tend to think that books and our own ideas of masculinity are absolute.

And ISFJs value what they have experienced and the facts that are happening in front of them. What I mean is that I am very negative about phenomena and situations that I have not experienced or had happen to me.

What can happen as a result of these things combined is a core strength as strong as a stubborn father. Sometimes stubborn.

There are moments when the word “stubbornness” is exactly right for ISFJs. That is when the correct answer that you thought was right is violated. In other words, when you are exposed to the possibility that you were actually wrong.

It is said that when a person encounters the possibility that he or she was wrong, he or she may become more attached to his or her own ideas.

This is exactly why ISFJs become very stubborn when their rules of thumb and acquired knowledge are rejected.

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ISxJ is a species with a reputation for not making exceptions. So that leads to stubbornness.

For example, “This is the right way to treat this person! There is no other way!”

ISFJ has a goodness that is not only masculine but also unrelated to masculinity

I’ve said it all, but the beauty of ISFJ is not only in its masculinity. Rather, it is something that has nothing to do with masculinity.

So, let’s take a quick look at some of the typical advantages of ISFJs.

Gentleness.

After all, this is what it’s all about. Especially, the kindness to one’s relatives is the best.

ISFJs are the type of people who are kind-hearted. They are quick to recognize the right way to treat others and put it into practice.

For this reason, there are many people who have been helped by ISFJs.

After all, they are kind to their people no matter how far they go. Sometimes they may be called naive, but I think it is safe to say that being able to be and care for people’s feelings is a wonderful advantage.

Fidelity

ISFJs are very loyal and obedient to their loved ones. We will consult with our loved ones when they are suffering, and one of our strengths is that we truly want to remove the hardships of our loved ones.

Since they are basically selfless in a good way, many of them are thin on stubborn convictions and the spirit of pushing people away to gain advantage. For this reason, they are loyal anyway, especially to people they like and their superiors. They try to fulfill their wishes to the best of their ability.

Unlike per INFJs, who tend to guess or make hasty decisions, they follow what they are told, so their trustworthiness is different.

Modest

Because they are modest, they are kind but not overbearing. This is another strength of ISFJs.

If someone has a cold, they basically don’t barge into someone’s house …… without being asked. They would quietly take care of that person’s business or something like that.

Basically, they are the type of people who don’t overdo things, so it’s easy to get the impression that they are “modest good-natured people.

Dedication

Despite their modesty, ISFJs can be described as quite dedicated types.

If someone in their lives has been injured, they will think hard about whether there is anything they can do to help, and they will actually take action (if they are convinced that they are not in the way).

If they are told to do something, they will do it unless it is unreasonable, and they will protect their loved ones even if it kills them.

In this sense, he is a follower type.

Empathy with feelings

The follower type empathizes with the feelings of others and is good at becoming them. Therefore, they are sympathetic and kind to most people.

You have a strong sense of empathy, but it is an ability that you have acquired because you focus on “how the other person would feel.

However, all of these sympathies are limited to what they see and feel (they basically dislike speculation), but even so, their sensitivity is extremely high.

High degree of certainty

Preferring to follow established methods, they are very certain about things and work in a solid and consistent manner.

These characteristics are particularly apparent in the way they work.

They are precise and complete in everything they do because they follow a sure path steadily. Although they are not the most dexterous in their approach, they are easy to trust because of their certainty.

Anyway, you are loyal

Anyway, you are loyal to those who are important to you and those who can give you proper instructions. He is not the type to break the circle by mistake.

They are obedient and loyal, so they don’t do anything out of the scope of what they are told, and they are very useful as organizers. Whether they are useful or not, almost no one is wicked to them as an organizer.

They are sometimes too obedient and worrisome, but without people like them, the organization would not run. In that sense, they are by no means unnecessary people.

Their role as lubricants is excellent.

In general, they are excellent lubricants for a well-run organization.

There are a few people who are faithful to instructions from the top, yet are overbearing to those below them. They are always aware of the intentions of the organization and the feelings of those around them, and they can be kind-hearted and consultative. They are definitely the type of person who facilitates relationships within the organization.

The drawback is that they are cold or hostile to people outside the organization or those who are beyond their understanding, but as a …… organizer, that is probably a good thing.

SUMMARY

So, in this article, I have summarized the masculinity of ISFJs.

He is not the type of person whose strength lies in his masculinity, as he clearly has more strengths that have nothing to do with masculinity.

It is not the type of masculinity that is associated with the so-called “silently hot and dynamic in all aspects, yet loyal and humane.

However, it is not the case that all ISFJ men are effeminate and miserable.

This makes it clear that masculinity is not the only thing that makes a man good.

I have a stronger image of femininity, but it is not so if I ask if all men are nayo. They are interesting people.

However, they are quite adaptable, so if they are asked to be masculine, they may go surprisingly well.

Whatever the case, they are the type where gentleness precedes masculinity.

I would like to see the good qualities of each person, rather than setting a uniform standard and looking at everyone in terms of superiority or inferiority.

And that’s all for this issue. I have posted various other articles, so I would appreciate it if you could take a look at them for yourself.