Nice Article on MBTI Mother Types

[birdsnestfern]

I was trying to find what does an ESTJ or ISTJ Mother want as a gift. My stepmom is like Martha Stewart, literally exactly like her.
She already has exactly what she wants, no more, no less.

My own Mom was ENTJ, and I understood her and what she liked, we were almost identical in interests except she was very extroverted, I'm the extreme introvert.

Best bet will just be a bouquet of flowers I think for Mothers Day, May 11th?

What Each Myers-Briggs® Personality Type is Like as a Mom

Have you ever wondered how your personality type impacts your parenting style? A lot of mommy blogs and mom magazines assume a “one size fits all” approach to parenting that may alienate mothers who don’t fit the stereotypical definitions. Introverted moms, for example, may not be thrilled to...

www.psychologyjunkie.com

 

[birdsnestfern]

ESTJ moms typically want practical gifts that are useful and practical.

• Practical Gifts: ESTJ moms prefer gifts that are useful and practical, such as gardening essentials, tech finds, and beauty must-haves.
• Quality Time: They value quality time with family, especially with their children, and enjoy spending time together.
• Sentimental Gifts: They appreciate gifts that hold sentimental value, such as handwritten notes or cards.
• Dining Out: They enjoy dining out, especially on special occasions like Mother's Day. These preferences reflect their practical and detail-oriented nature, making them appreciate gifts that are both useful and meaningful.
  
  

 

[Lord Megahorny]

The article is really interesting, but if we talk about my own experience - my mother would be happy with any gift, but the most desirable were some socially acceptable status things - cosmetics, an apartment or a car, clothes, perfumes... everything that is usually given "for girls" and "for women".

I wonder who she could be in the typology of MBTI?

 

[birdsnestfern]

Hi! Maybe you could send her a link so she can take the MBTI test, and then you both will know.

The Michael Caloz Cognitive Functions Test

Want to better understand who you are? Unlike other 16-types tests, this one goes way beyond the usual 4 letters to explore the deeper cognitive functions.

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Personality Test website

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Yesterday, I finally asked her by text what practical useful gift she'd like, and gave her some options like...

1. Some really good Morrocan Olive Oil ($26 a bottle) (Atlas Brand) with polyphenols that heal everything.
2. A mini upright black dry erase board and chalk markers
3. Some herbs from a plant nursery and I asked her to tell me which three, ie, oregano, rosemary, thyme, basil, flat leaf parsley, etc.
4. Something like an apple pie or banana nut bread
5. Some errand she needs done

She said she'd most like the herbs, and selected flat leaf parsley, basil and mint.

Ok! Now I feel like she participated and I won't waste my energy getting something she doesn't like. So, asking what someone really could use is good.

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[Lord Megahorny]

I once gave her a test when MBI started to gain popularity. It showed ISFP. Perhaps this is really her type, if not for the numerous psychological traumas that distort her behavior extremely strongly. In any case, we do not communicate now.

I'm glad you found the perfect gift

 

[birdsnestfern]

ok. I am sorry. She'd probably love to hear from you, I don't think you ever stop loving your kids. Peace.
I obligate myself to step mother, even though I shouldn't, people are likely unaware of their effects.
I was mad at the toxic parents, but not too long. Forgave them because they were likely brought up traumatized themselves and don't know better. Anyway, its better to not totally close it off if possible. And they are probably sorry deep down.

Sad and real story, not mine, but it shows people change:

My Mom Abused Me For Years. After She Died, I Was Overwhelmed By What I Discovered In Her Diaries.

"At 30, I was still frozen in fright as if I were 7 years old and hiding under my bed because I feared my next beating."

www.huffpost.com

 

[Lord Megahorny]

firstly, it seems you really like different kinds of articles, secondly - the story, of course, touches to tears, but personally I did not have enough information in the found diaries and many questions remained open. a beautiful story, but a little impractical IMHO.