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"In reaction to a world that seems to want too much, Fives believe they are inadequately equipped to be present in an ongoing, engaged, and connected way, so it's better to avoid contact with others. By focusing on the demands of others as potentially exhausting and the wisdom of being able to withdraw from relationships, they continually confirm their conviction that the best and safest solution to the threat of inner depletion is to observe, detach from emotions, hoard their energy, and maintain boundaries to protect their private space."