ISTP Skillful Person personality in fatherhood

The Artisan as a spouse can be a mysterious and intriguing person. Their 'thinking' side can make them appear aloof and hard to fathom. Their spontaneity and sensuality make them sensitive and humble, traits that attract the opposite sex to them. Living entirely in the present, the Artisan is always seeking new sensations and experiences. They intensely dislike routine and strict schedules, resisting any attempts to control them. They're independent and cherish their personal space within a relationship. When starting married life, they seek to have their basic needs met alongside new experiences, striving to make the relationship successful and enduring. If the relationship becomes dull or if the partner tries to impose restrictions, the Artisan will try to mend it, but if unsuccessful, they might end it.

The Artisan enjoys fixing things, including their marriage. Sometimes they may lean towards creating or provoking problems just to enjoy solving them. They tend to hold back their personal views on matters. While they like listening to others' opinions, they're naturally disinclined to comment or express their own views. They often evade questions by asking more questions, which can be frustrating for their partner, especially when seeking direct answers. Decision-making for the Artisan happens internally, feeling no necessity to voice their opinion or discuss it with others. When interacting, they're actually in an information-gathering mode, preferring to ask questions rather than exchange opinions. They don't feel the need to fully disclose their perspectives to others. Concerning relationships, the Artisan encourages hiding a part of themselves to protect their hearts from being hurt.

While the Artisan might not possess a highly developed sensual side, they do feel emotions for people. They can feel deep affection for their partner but might not express it adequately or appropriately. However, unlike all personality types, the Artisan might experience strong feelings someday. In other words, they might have a day where they feel deep affection, followed by days where those feelings vanish. This kind of fluctuation stems from the Artisan's way of living life moment by moment without considering long-term commitments. This makes them hesitant about committing to marriage and tends to evade it. If they do commit, they'll notice the benefits of a strong marital bond while still enjoying living moment to moment.

Though any relationship between individuals from the 16 types can succeed, the natural partner for the Artisan is: Supervisor (ESTJ) or Commander (ENTJ).

The Artisan parent is flexible, non-authoritarian, and not controlling, preferring to handle things as they come. Their aversion to being controlled extends to their children, allowing them ample freedom and space to grow as responsible individuals. However, when discipline is necessary, the Artisan parent can easily manage and enforce it. They might not be enthusiastic about disciplining their children, but when required, they will do so.

The Artisan often maintains a distance from their children. They don't feel a pressing need to impart values or ethics or influence their children's decisions. They're likely to delegate the handling of family matters and providing an organized environment to their spouse. They dislike directing or controlling others, including their children. They often try to evade family matters and make no effort to intervene or show interest.

The Artisan enjoys spending time with their children, but one-on-one and prefers outdoor activities like fishing, for instance. During these special times with each child, the Artisan gets to know their child's perspectives and shares their own views and interests.