I mean, which is more dominant in you? I was about to put sadomasochistic in the options, but then most would choose that, so I'll ask you to choose only between the sadist and masochist. Life happens to be full of choices.
Are you more of a sadist or a masochist, ISFJs?
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I mean, which is more dominant in you? I was about to put sadomasochistic in the options, but then most would choose that, so I'll ask you to choose only between the sadist and masochist. Life happens to be full of choices.
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Do you have a definition of both words for those of us who are not entirely sure what they mean?
Do you have a definition of both words for those of us who are not entirely sure what they mean?
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Taken from the INTJ thread
mas·och·ism (ms-kzm)
n.
1. The deriving of sexual gratification, or the tendency to derive sexual gratification, from being physically or emotionally abused.
2. The deriving of pleasure, or the tendency to derive pleasure, from being humiliated or mistreated, either by another or by oneself.
3. A willingness or tendency to subject oneself to unpleasant or trying experiences.
sa·dism (sdzm, sdz-)
n.
1. The deriving of sexual gratification or the tendency to derive sexual gratification from inflicting pain or emotional abuse on others.
2. The deriving of pleasure, or the tendency to derive pleasure, from cruelty.
3. Extreme cruelty.
mas·och·ism (ms-kzm)
n.
1. The deriving of sexual gratification, or the tendency to derive sexual gratification, from being physically or emotionally abused.
2. The deriving of pleasure, or the tendency to derive pleasure, from being humiliated or mistreated, either by another or by oneself.
3. A willingness or tendency to subject oneself to unpleasant or trying experiences.
sa·dism (sdzm, sdz-)
n.
1. The deriving of sexual gratification or the tendency to derive sexual gratification from inflicting pain or emotional abuse on others.
2. The deriving of pleasure, or the tendency to derive pleasure, from cruelty.
3. Extreme cruelty.
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i would say neither, while im more at ease being submissive, i dont enjoy recieving pain. Id much prefer being treated with respect. I understand why some people would be interested in this, but i think either is too extreme for me to be honest.
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Yeah, I think sadism and masochism are too strong to describe general characteristics of anyone...but if we're talking about the general ideas and comparing them, I think ISFJs are much more masochistic. We tend to have a lot of confidence issues and get down on ourselves.
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I think I'd be more of a masochist if I were forced to choose, but I'd prefer neither. But at least as a masochist I could feel like a martyr, even if feeling like a martyr isn't reasonable.
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Yep, same.
I have to second this. C:
I was thinking about this topic just this morning (coincidentally) and I actually surprise myself with how masochistic I am. It scares me a little, because I realize I shouldn't WANT hurt and punishment, but there's some part of my brain that somehow craves drama and anger and hurt. Not sure why, but I'm definitely a masochist (and I hate it).
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You stole the words right out of my mouth. It scares me too, but regardless I still crave pain sometimes. And when I get it, I hate it.
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