My purpose in wanting to sit down with you was to test a couple of career ideas, but I'm having difficulty expressing them. I'm grateful for your comments, but they'd be more helpful if they were keyed to my situation. If it's OK, let me take a minute to outline my thoughts and specific questions. Even the most stereotypical MTSers can be taught. While they'll have forceful opinions or be bluntly self-righteous, you still can explain that their dominating style prevents them from receiving complete and accurate information.
Fundamental changes are unlikely, but for both styles, a truce is possible.