Your Social World Explained · Cheat sheet
The 16 types and how they relate
The 16 types
By quadra. Each pill joins a pair of duals.
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Alpha
- Duals: ILE ENTp the Searcher and SEI ISFp the Mediator
- Duals: ESE ESFj the Enthusiast and LII INTj the Analyst
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Beta
- Duals: EIE ENFj the Actor and LSI ISTj the Inspector
- Duals: SLE ESTp the Marshal and IEI INFp the Romantic
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Gamma
- Duals: SEE ESFp the Ambassador and ILI INTp the Critic
- Duals: LIE ENTj the Pioneer and ESI ISFj the Guardian
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Delta
- Duals: LSE ESTj the Director and EII INFj the Humanist
- Duals: IEE ENFp the Psychologist and SLI ISTp the Craftsman
The 14 relations
Inner-quadra symmetric
- Identity
- You see the world the same way and understand each other instantly, though neither fills the other's gaps.
- Duality
- Each of you naturally supplies what the other needs, so time together feels restful and easy.
- Activity
- Shared values and quick mutual energy: lively and motivating in bursts, best with some breathing space between.
- Mirror
- You share values but tackle things from opposite ends, which makes for useful discussion and fresh perspectives.
Outer-quadra asymmetric
- Benefit
- One of you readily offers ideas and help the other values, so support flows mostly in one direction.
- Supervision
- One partner's strength touches the other's sensitive spot, so thoughtful feedback and patience make it work.
Supervision and Benefit work in one direction: one type supervises or benefits the other, and the roles don't reverse.
Outer-quadra symmetric
- Partial-duality
- A warm, promising pull with real help on offer, though some of each other's needs are left unmet.
- Mirage
- Easy, relaxing company that suits free time, though you may approach practical work quite differently.
- Super-ego
- Mutual respect from a distance: each admires what the other does well, while closeness takes conscious effort.
- Extinguishing
- You think alike in many ways but reach different conclusions, which sparks debate and sharpens both your views.
- Quasi-identity
- You cover similar ground from different angles, so there's plenty to learn once you translate each other's approach.
- Kindred
- You share a core strength, so rapport comes easily, with gentle differences in how each of you applies it.
- Business
- Practical and productive: you work well alongside each other on shared tasks, at a comfortable, friendly distance.
- Conflicting
- Your strengths sit in each other's blind spots, so understanding takes patience, clear agreements and some space.