##### 🔑 All parts can polarize Any [[💡 Parts|Part]] in any role can [[💡 Polarization|polarize]] with parts in any other role. ###### Proactive Protectors vs Reactive Protectors Most, though not all, polarizations are between [[💡 Proactive Protectors]] and [[💡 Reactive Protectors]]. Proactive Protectors are careful. They don't like losing control and they don't want people upset with us. Meanwhile Reactive Protectors often make us do things compulsively and have little regard for consequences, so the two often polarize.[^1] ###### Protectors and Exiles [[💡 Protector Parts]], both [[💡 Proactive Protectors]] and [[💡 Reactive Protectors]], can be polarized with [[💡 Exiles]]. Sometimes our exiles can [[💡 Blending|blend]] with us and take action in our life, and be polarized with a protector who wants to keep them in exile and away from what they want. Other times an exile may arise and want to express their pain, while a polarized protector will work to keep them hidden. ###### Proactive Protectors vs Proactive Protectors When [[💡 Proactive Protectors]] polarize they are often conflicting but complimentary.[^2] Examples: - [[🛡️ Overworking]] vs [[🛡️ Procrastinating]] - Yes vs No ###### Reactive Protectors vs Reactive Protectors N/A (for now) ###### Internal Protectors vs External Protectors Polarization happens in the external world all the time. [[🔑 Our parts influence other people]]. [^1]: [[📖 ✅ IFS Online Circle]] Month 2: The Protective System & Fears of the Protectors - Month 2 with Richard Schwartz [^2]: [[📖 ✅ IFS Online Circle]] Month 4 - Conflicting but Complimentary & Direct Access and In-Sight: A Decision - Functions of Polarization