In Socionics, each type is thought to have a certain, set relation to each other type, resulting in 16 separate relations and 136 possible pairings to be had between people of specific types. Previously, I focused on the symmetric relationships that take place between people of the same quadras, and then those between people of adjacent quadras. In this article, I will focus on the four relationships that tend to be quite 'rocky', with people often greatly misunderstanding each other and failing to reconcile their contrary world views, which can often lead to mutual bemusement and argument. Such relations take place between types of opposing quadras, where no values are shared, leading to a full mismatch. As discussed in previous articles of the Socionics Relations series, there are two value dichotomies: Uniting together under shared structures vs. staying independent with individuals we trust. Accepting and exploring reality vs. rejecting and fighting to chan...
An international resource on Socionics, a theory of personality type.