Myers-Briggs® Question Corner

Episode 10 (MBTI and Relationships)

Do you wonder why you’re attracted to certain people and seem less compatible with others? Any 2 healthy, well-developed people can have a successful relationship. Understanding yours and your partner’s similarities and differences can help with communication - especially in romantic relationships. In their book “Just Your Type: Create the Relationship You’ve Always Wanted Using the Secrets of Personality Type [https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/547748.Just_Your_Type],” Barbara Barron and Paul D. Tieger say they’ve found that many personality types are more satisfied when they’re paired with similar partners.

Who Am I - NT (ENTP, INTP, ENTJ, INTJ) and NF (ENFJ, INFJ, ENFP, INFP) Temperaments

NT types, or “rationals”, are problem-solvers known for their ingenious, independent, and strong-willed nature. They prize knowledge and competency and use their abilities to understand and improve our world. NF types, or “idealists”, are naturally drawn to helping improve and inspire people. They are filled with good will and kindness and have a unique talent for helping others work together.

Who Am I: SP Temperaments (ISTP, ESTP, ISFP, ESFP)

Who Am I: SP Temperaments (ISTP, ESTP, ISFP, ESFP). Known as the “activators”, or “artisans”, SP types are action-oriented risk takers who love working with their hands. They’re great thinking on their feet and believe life should be fun and exciting.

WHO AM I: Temperament and Type

Episode 7: Who Am I: SJ Temperaments (ISTJ, ESTJ, ISFJ, ESFJ). Described as “security seeking”, SJ types are traditional, dependable, and hard-working. They are loyal partners and stable leaders. They perform a lot of thankless jobs that other types take for granted.

Identifying Others’ MBTI TYPE Preference Deep Dive

Everyone has little giveaways that may reveal their personality types. Recognizing different personality types can help you influence, improve relationships, and communicate more effectively.