Difference in emotions position: 1E, 2E, 3E, 4E

1E: I want to communicate my emotions in a way that has meaning and significance. I like observing and understanding relationship dynamics. I constantly seek spiritual insight and dive into my imagination. I can obsess over art, music, stories, and people. I get personally attached pretty easily. Please don’t judge me after I express myself…Don’t constantly question me either. Characters over plot! •(self-positive, others-negative, results oriented)

2E: I will always validate people’s feelings—you can talk to me! We can all agree to disagree, everyone is entitled to their beliefs. Encouraging people, understanding the emotional atmosphere, and playing the translator comes naturally to me. I am very diplomatic and accepting. I want to both inspire and be inspired in the emotional sense. Let’s talk about it, this is a safe space. •(self-positive, others-positive, process oriented)

3E: I’m confused when it comes to emotions. Why am I having these feelings? I’m scared to let other people see the richness of my heart. I’m just gonna close myself off. I associate strong feelings with a lack of control, so I try my best not to breakdown or cry. I distrust my feelings as well as other people’s. Are they manipulating me? Deep down I am haunted by emotional intensity. •(self-negative, others-negative, process oriented)

4E: I don’t feel one way or another about emotions. Do I really need to know how I deeply feel about things? I do know know that I’m not a raging mess and that’s all that matters. We may not all be friends when college comes around, but that’s okay. It’s sad, but I understand that relationships come and go. This is so sappy and cheesy, but I appreciate it. Sad songs are great! Plot over characters. •(self-negative, others-positive, results oriented)