ENTJ Compatibility Analysis
There are 17 ENTJ participants in total, which yields the highest participation rate among Extraverted Intuitives. Almost half of these participants know at least one INTJ, INFP, and INTP. They also tend to interact frequently with INFJs and ENFJs. The top closest companion choice was INTP, and 2nd top choice was ESTP, which is interesting when their theoretical top choice was INTP and 2nd top choice was INTJ. ENTJs generally agree with their golden pair theory that they think INTPs are a good match for them.
The ENTJs' Perspectives on the Theory
These ENTJs' thoughts on the compatibility theory are mixed, as there is a bit leaning more to finding it accurate or neither accurate nor inaccurate compared to inaccurate ratings, which suggests that they may think the theory to be slightly accurate or neither accurate nor inaccurate. One ENTJ who rated the theory to be very accurate states that the golden pair is accurate and possibly the bronze pair, with a stretch. An ENTJ that rated the theory a 4 out of 5 for accuracy believes that “it helps us know our compatibility based on theoretical knowledge of a type, so it can be accurate and not accurate”, is surprised at how accurate it is for them. Another ENTJ who rated the same score has seen these pairings from their experience be fulfilled and believes that these pairings can get a connection they can’t get from other pairing types. A different ENTJ believes it's questionable since there are many factors involved in relationships aside from MBTI. The last individual who rated it 4 out of 5 found these pairings to be accurate from their experience.
Two individuals who rated the theory to be a 3 out of 5 expressed that the theory is a hit or miss, as it can work for some individuals, but it can also not work out for other individuals. An opposing individual voices that people typically seek out others who have the same understanding as them (Ex, Same S and N), and a few would choose someone who helps challenge them to grow. “Most people want to be comfortable in their relationships, not to grow into better individuals. If people are the latter, they’re more likely to go for a partner who resembles the other half of the “golden pair,” where the two people don’t just have a mutual understanding (N/S) but also opposite cognitive functions in their stack (e.g., partner with TiNeSiFe for ENTJ who has TeNiSeFi).” The last ENTJ who rated the theory a 3 out of 5 believes that the golden pairs are accurate since it is the introverted and extraverted versions of each function that complements each other (Te dom with Ti dom) but they disagree with the silver and bronze pairs and believes that a better silver pair would be “the introverted/extraverted counterpart of your golden pair because they would have the same functions as your golden pair in a similar order of preference.”
One individual who thought that the theory was somewhat inaccurate says that they haven’t seen happy relationships in these pairings. Another individual who thinks the same believes that “couples where one person leads with the other’s blind function are not compatible, and they don’t like how the internet has made these pairings a big deal. One ENTJ who rated the theory a 1 out of 5 states that mMBTIti doesn’t matter when it comes to compatibility. The final ENTJ, who also rated the theory as very inaccurate, believes that any MBTI can coexist as long as they are developed in their functions and are mature, since good and bad types of people exist in all MBTI types. They also believe that “the compatibility theories are based a lot on potential. The potential is the different strengths and weaknesses, allowing for more growth due to differing cognitive functions. The problem with this is that fundamentally, people with a lot of differences due to cognitive functions struggle with the initial interaction before it develops further into a closer friendship where you'd benefit from the theory.” They state that as an ENTJ, they are not in situations where they could meet IxxPs because they don’t go to the places where IxxPs may commonly be in such as online activities or artistic activities. People tend to see them as one-dimensional workaholics with huge ambitions and goals due to the massive Te and Ni they have, which could intimidate IxxPs from even wanting to interact with them. They think that IxxPs live in such a different world from them and that they don’t have any hobbies in common with them, so they can not practically interact with them whatsoever.
They believe that the silver and bronze pairings have a lot of flaws, while the golden pair may seem to be a bit better than the other two. They express that an ISFP having high Se and Fi would be a struggle to get along with due to having a different lifestyle and interests, nor do they appreciate high Se and Fi as strengths. They find INFPs to potentially be bridged, but “have met too many immature INFPs who I find very different from me and are difficult to get along with.” Perhaps later on in life, they may get along with INFPs. They don’t find many flaws in INTPs in terms of getting along, but they have never met one before. They also voice that “interests, which are influenced by MBTI types due to cognitive functions gravitating to different activities, play a massive role in meeting people in the first place (different activities and jobs would have different compositions of MBTI types). And fundamentally, the people you meet regularly + share stuff in common with would be closer to you. MBTI compatibility pairs is a topic where you see a large difference between theory and practice. They also state that while “there are individuals who are well developed in their cognitive functions and act in a mature fashion related to their MBTI types. Then there could be an argument to be made about these pairs. But in life, where sometimes people exhibit the worst traits of their MBTI types / underdeveloped inferior functions, people will gravitate to those similar to themselves.”
Who do the ENTJs think they are compatible with?
One individual chose ENTP, ENTJ, ENFJ, ISFP, INTP, and INFP as their best matches because they play off each other with these types very well and can know how to communicate with them as an ENTJ. Another individual chose INFJ and ENFJ because they understand their emotions. A different individual chose INTP since they would have mutual understanding and be able to complement each other’s strengths and weaknesses. One ENTJ selected INFP and INTJ because they have resembling features to them. Another ENTJ decided with ESTP, INTP, and INTJ due to sharing similar values with them. One ENTJ chose ENTP and INTP while another one selected ENTP, ENFP, ESTP, ISTP, INTP, INFP, and INTJ, since they have experience that they get along with these types the best. A different ENTJ selected ENFP, INTP, and INFP because they see these types as generally a lot kinder and thoughtful, which is what they would like in a partner. They also see them as easygoing, which works well with them as they are more frigid with routine and schedule. Another ENTJ chose INTP and INTJ since they find them easier to get along with compared to other types. One person selected ENTJ, INTJ, ISFJ, and ISTJ because they prefer judging types rather than perceivers. Another person chose ESTP because they have the same energy, same drive, are extroverted, are social, ambitious, and are also thinkers.
A different person chose INFJ, INTJ, ISTJ, ENFJ, ISTP, INTP, ESTP, ESTJ, ENTP, ESFJ, and ISFJ since they believe INFJs and INTJs would work well with them due to having a high Te and Ni themselves and if Ni users have the same goals as them, it would make a stable and cooperative friendship or a potential relationship. They believe other Te and Ti users would appreciate their “strong logical and pragmatic outlook on life,” which would make connecting with them easier. They believe Fe/Fi users would complement them well since they struggle with their emotions. They also have a soft spot for Si users since they are dependable and predictable, which makes them trustworthy. Ideally, they prefer INFJs, INTJs, and ISTJs if they were to narrow it down. An ENTJ chose INTP, INFP, INTJ, and ISTJ since INTJs share a similar mindset as them, INFPs because their partner is one, and ISTJs as they are “straight to the point, responsible, and reliable”. Another ENTJ chose INTP and INFJ as their current partner is an INTP, and their previous best friend is an INFJ. They believe INTPs are similar to them, yet opposite in some cases. As for INFJs, they provided contrasting views on some matters while keeping the same shared understanding. One individual chose INTPs since they’re both thinkers and could discuss things and resolve conflicts logically.
Another individual decided with INTPs since they believe “extraverted functions are most fulfilled by interaction with their introverted counterparts” and that the cognitive functions complement each other well. The last ENTJ chose ENFP, ENTJ, INTP, and INFJ because they are fun individuals.
Who Chose You, ENTJs?
What are their thoughts about Sensors vs. Intuitives?
Many ENTJs agree that sensors and intuitives are able to be in a healthy friendship/relationship. A few participants who believe sensors and intuitives can get along believe that it depends on the person rather than the sensor vs intuitive aspect, and that they have the same goals but different perspectives. Some believe that there is more to MBTI that makes or breaks a friendship make or break, or that people put too much into MBTI in thinking if sensors and intuitives work out or not, and that it depends on maturity between the two individuals if the relationship will work or not. One ENTJ expresses that they believe intuitives are better than sensors, sensors are the people that you don’t have to explain a lot to, and would understand intentions and read things for what they are, while intuitives would overthink things and need a lot of explanation to understand a topic. Another ENTJ expresses that they get along with Si users greatly, as they are dependable. One individual expresses that people make the difference bigger than it is, “According to Jung's theory of typology, every person has all 8 of the cognitive functions; we just have different preferences for which ones we use. Sensors and intuitives, therefore, share common functions. It would be better to ask about the ability of people with specific dominant functions (ex: Si dom and Ne dom) to get along.” One even believes that they would complement each other nicely.
Some ENTJs believe that sensors and intuitives don’t get along because they believe they would clash due to their fundamental differences in perceiving the world. One has experience that they don’t get along with sensors generally. Another believes that they can get along but finds that sensors typically don’t understand how the intuitives' minds work. The final ENTJ believes that both parties need to work on what they lack, since it's harder for both parties to understand each other’s feelings.