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It is easy to confuse Ni and Ti because they both share analytical properties.

Both Te/Ti are Thinking functions and use reason to evaluate data. They both look for cause-effect relationships. Te evaluates data for predictable rules and principles because it needs to take action effectively and efficiently, whereas Ti evaluates data for rules and principles that are internally consistent. Te does not care about the rules and principles in themselves as long as they work well for doing things effectively in the external world, whereas Ti cares about whether the rules and principles are consistent with other rules and principles, it is more systematic and wants to create a holistic and coherent theory regardless of whether or not that theory agrees with objective principles and, in order to do this, it needs to gather much more data than Te. Te sees a reliable cause-effect relationship and can move forward immediately, whereas Ti sees a cause-effect relationship and first wants to know what lies behind that relationship (the “why”) before it can move forward. Te utilizes easily observable formulas, whereas Ti utilizes elegant formulas it has created itself. Since they are both Thinking functions, they will sometimes agree about the truth of certain rules or principles but the path they take to reach agreement differs.

Ni gathers data about abstract implications, trying to see something from many angles in order to accurately predict what might happen. This resembles Ti to some extent because it is also holistic in nature in terms of wanting to understand the bigger picture and it also wants to understand future effects. But Ni is a perceiving function so it is deeper and more sprawling and connects many different kinds of abstract relationships, not just cause-effect ones (e.g. metaphorical, symbolic, qualitative, logical, correlational, interpersonal, etc). Ti is a judging function so it connects concepts directly and efficiently by ruthlessly excising “irrelevant” information, whereas Ni takes in as much information as possible and links it to one’s knowledge in any way possible. Ni hoards all information, whereas Ti wants to take a knife to it once it is collected through the perceiving functions. Ti sees the world like a machine, with many different parts working together, but the parts are clearly separate and understood separately and then put back together into a closed system - anything unrelated to the “system” is cut away and dismissed. Ni sees the world like a network, but the parts are not clearly defined and not necessarily logically connected. So Ni needs a judging function to help it understand those connections more clearly. Ni needs Te to systematize itself.

INTJs use Te to make sense of Ni’s data in accordance with objective rules and principles, so Ni+Te can easily be mistaken for Ti. But Te has an outward focus and is action-oriented. Ni makes INTJs want to understand the world and Te makes them want to act on that knowledge either to realize potential or act in accordance with the future potential that they see. Ti is not action-oriented. It focuses on deriving formulas rather than long range future potential unless it has another function like Ne or Ni to assist it, so Ti is much more limited and simplistic in what it can handle compared to Ni+Te because Ni has a broader and deeper scope.

That night, Goh didn't get a wink of sleep; his mind (and heart!) racing with the question, "does Ash think I'm cute??"

Why else would he look like this the very next morning:

Blush part 1

Blush part 2

After Goh laughs at Ash and Pikachu for acting “Exactly the same” we get this image of Ash with stars in his eyes. 

We also never see Goh’s face after he makes the comment so hmmmm

Blush part 3

MOVE BITCHES I’M TRYING TO REUNITE WITH MY BOYFRIEND

Even though I’ve never had any second thoughts about whether or not I’m asexual, it did take me the longest time to figure out for certain if I was also aromatic. For as long as I can remember, I’ve had feelings that are similar to crushes, where I’d find certain boys appealing for no obvious reason. I would experience most of the typical feelings, getting nervous when talking them, being unable to stop thinking about them, and feeling comforted by their presence if or when I’ve gained trust in them. The key difference though was what I wanted out of their presence. I’ve never been into the idea of kissing or dating, as that just felt gross and unnecessary for me. All I really wanted was to be close friends with them. This feeling is what I now know as a squish, which is the platonic equivalent of a crush that has all the same levels of intensity, but just lacks the desire for romantic interaction.

Back in elementary school, I had no idea that there was such a thing as a non-romantic attraction for people. I knew deep down that my feelings had a lot of technical similarities to crushes, but I never wanted to admit or accept that this was a possibility, since I didn’t want anything to do with traditional dating.

Eventually in middle school, as I was experiencing a particular strong crush on a boy who I had become acquaintances with (which was the first time this had happened), I just couldn’t take not having a word to describe to myself my feelings for him anymore. So, after days of preparing and bracing myself for what was to come… (sigh) I came out to my family and close friends as straight (yes, it felt this dramatic for 13-year-old me). But everyone was super supportive (and understandably confused), and were able to help me try and make sense of how I was feeling.

I remember this was when my older sibling first brought up the concept of squishes to me. Back then, this term did somewhat resonate with me, other than the fact that it seemed to imply a less intense version of a crush. I knew it couldn’t have simply been a less intense version of a romantic crush, since this boy was on my mind 24/7. But the main thing that eventually drew me away from it was having to explain to everyone I mentioned it to what a squish was. So over the years, this term faded into the background for me. Then as I got to know my “crush” better and become closer friends with him, the idea of being in a romantic relationship with him became more and more tolerable, to the point where a part of me became convinced that this was what I wanted (even though it wasn’t). Nothing ended up happening though between him and I, which I believe was for the best given how unsure I felt about my own feelings.

Fast forward to earlier this year, and my best friend @poofbiscuit comes out to me as aromantic. This surprised me at first since we had talked in the past about her previous, infrequent “crushes”. But when she told me that she’s starting to realize that those crushes were really just strong desires to be friends with those people, I remembered that I’ve felt the exact same way about my own “crushes”. This was an incredible moment for me, since not only was it my first time meeting someone who’s experienced attraction in the same platonic way I have, but that someone also happens to be a close friend who I already feel really safe to talk to about personal stuff like this.

A few days later, Poofy reintroduced me to the term “squish”. This time, since I had a close friend to talk to who knew how they felt and who I didn’t need to explain it to, I was much more quick to embrace this term. And now I can proudly say that I identify as aroace.

Ash Ketchum - being friends with Pokémon Professors *since they were little

Okay so we left of with our promo art comparison, but now we're going to next level stunts.

Both photos, but the placement of people is flipped.

Whats the key diffrence?

Mimicry.

Ash and gou are mimicking each other, which is a clear sign of liking someone. Ash, our beloved boy here, does NOT normal do that "fist in the air, like i just don't care" on a casual basis.

Ever since gou came along though.. Gou's been growing on him. Cute.

(Ps: Clement is my favorite character, please give a heart in the comments for clement.)

Edit: forgot to mention that gou didn't have to move closer like serena did. Ash and gou immediately go close to each other, like 2 magnets. This stays very consistent, in the promo art AND anime.

Next up... Compliment comparison!

THIS, IS A BIG ONE.

I was very inconsiderate of the fact that the first picture does not have subtitles so im sorry for this-

Now you may be thinking:

"Oh squieky, how is this any different? Ash is complimenting gou the same way he did with-"

-SSSHUUUSHHH!! THERE IS A DIFFERENCE!!

Ash compliments gou, DIRECTLY.

See, in the english dub, ash talks about the clothing first, saying the outfit looks cozy, THEN decides to compliment serena.

The difference here is that he doesn't look for the clothes. Dude, he isn't even looking at his clothes in the first shot.

He's looking at GOU.

Followed by a a panning shot of gou afterwards. Unlike with Serena where her whole body was shown in an instant, along with bonnie's.

Which, it may just be me... But panning shots always seem to meaning that someone is..

Uh... How do i put this??

Checking you out.

Not to mention, the pan is focused on gou, with him taking up most of the screen, instead of both chloe and him together.

Then again, he's used to seeing chloe in her uniform, so i digress.

Now heres more of a funny one:

(Once again, no subtitles-)

Here, sernea is all like "we're all alone, as if we're on a date!!"

Now, this is ironic because... Well..

Im sorry girl, you had no chance.

Still love you though, your shows where fantastic.

[Part 1] [Part 2] <-you are here.

Ps: I encourage you all to tell me if i had described a scene inaccurately. I dont want to go around spread misinformation about Serena x ash or satogou moments.

This is merely a comparison for fun, and i encourage you all to try and do the same!

Just a quick guide for all you guys and girls having trouble finding the right insurance. It’s incredibly difficult to find insurance that covers sex reassignment surgery, and even when then do, there’s a chance you’ll be denied. 

Make sure you guys are informed so you can make the right healthcare decisions!

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