SO3s want to be seen as prestigious and successful. They long for a perfect public image and they'll change their behavior to fit in with whatever social group(s) they're a part of. This switching of personalities and behaviors makes them the most chameleonic of the E3 subtypes. They believe that their worth is based on their status. They feel that they have to be significant in the eyes of everybody. Thus, they're constantly going after achievements, social standing, and wealth. They're the most openly vain of the E3 subtypes, but this vanity isn't obvious to them.
SX3s rigidly conform to gender roles to be seen as an object of desire. They feel a deep need to be validated by a significant other and to achieve this they cultivate their image, working hard to appear desirable both physically and behaviorally. When they're in a relationship, they strive to be the perfect partner, believing that this will calm their insecurities. This results in them overindulging their partner and not prioritizing their own success and independence. They lack a solid identity, since they place so much emphasis on being desired. They continuously repress their own needs, focusing only on their partner.
SP3s prioritize an image of efficiency and productivity. They don't want to appear vain. Rather, they want to be seen as reliable, hard-working, and helpful. They crave security, money, and a stable position in the world, which often results in them being workaholics. They tend to identify themselves through their roles and performances. Being seen as a good and supportive person is a guarantee to them that they won't lose the people they're dependent on for validation.
