The Phenomena of Dual by I/O

Dual partners are similar in that their respective control-systems are both steered by either input or output processes. The p-types would center around input acquisition while j-types focus on output production. Most importantly, all types measure success by how well either the input or output imperatives are achieved; and they measure their partners by their contribution to that success. It's takes a lot more personal energy for p-types to fulfill j-type expectations, and vice versa.

Duals understand their partner's thinking patterns because they adopt that same pattern as a secondary mode of operation (particularly when under stress). Even their superego traits have a dual quality. To have ones secondary processing configurations ever present in a partner is subconsciously very comforting.

Duals have opposite processing preferences, but juxtaposed, there are root similarities that facilitate communication. F-processes are and produce N-information while T-processes are and produce S-information. F and N are of a relative nature while T and S deal in absolutes. The output processes of one dual partner feed and supplement the input processes of the other.

One dual partner has an externally-referenced modus operandi while the other is internally-referenced, which in partnership, provides broader perspectives of and more diverse tools for the environment. Separate sets of references also facilitate independent space where each partner can operate unhampered by the other. The adaptable nature of one partner supports the stabilizing effects provided by the other, and vice versa. Stability and adaptability are key to the success of all relationships.

One dual partner primarily uses closed-loop processes while the other functions open-loop. Open-loops act according to prescribed plans or visions while closed-loops perform best ad hoc, adjusting as they go. Two closed-loops or two open-loops can partner successfully but they'll struggle over who takes the lead and what are the priorities. Two closed-loops may fight for center stage while open-loops would tend to sit tight on their separate respective islands and fail to communicate.

Dual partnerships have the most complementary, information-processing structures but it is only one of many necessary ingredients. It's interesting to note that mirror partnerships are the least complementary. However, so many other factors have to exist to ensure long-term success of any partnership such as need, conducive environment, equal self-worth, distinct roles, physical attraction, common vision, and most of all, trust. Each partner also has to be able to put up with all the baggage that the other brings into the relationship. It's not surprising that there is such a high percentage of break-ups........

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The Phenomena of Dual by I/O