ISTJ Compatibility Analysis
The ISTJs have answered all questions to the “does anyone in your social circle meet ___ pairing?” correctly. (I realize now it is my mistake in not clarifying how my participants should have answered my questions, and only my Si dom participants understood what I was asking.) These participants’ top choice for thinking about who is the most compatible with them is tied between other ISTJs, ISTPs, and INTJs, which are all introverted thinkers and are one letter away from their own MBTI type or the same. The majority of them have their closest companion be the same MBTI type as them. They are also more likely to know an ENFP or ENFJ.
ISTJ's opinions on The Theory
The majority of these ISTJs have rated the compatible theory a 1 out of 5 and are more likely to see this theory as inaccurate rather than accurate. The ISTJs who rated the theory as somewhat accurate believe that the theory may be somewhat truthful and that certain ways of thinking that some people have could make it more likely for a pair to get along, but other factors are also important when considering compatibility. The people who rated the theory as neither accurate nor inaccurate believe that it can be a hit or a miss. One even pointed out that certain personality types work well together; they believe that your MBTI type isn’t the only factor that determines that, as there are a variety of other factors that determine if a relationship works or not. One participant who rated the theory as somewhat inaccurate believes that “MBTI can help with understanding the reasoning behind someone’s decision and actions, or lack thereof, but not how what they seek in a relationship.” They believe that this pairing theory could “help people understand another person's preferred communication and some” of their needs. They add that compatibility is less about MBTI and more about life goals and values since “ an ESFP who wants children is not going to be compatible with an ISFJ who doesn't, despite being a golden pair in this theory.” The people who saw the theory as very inaccurate believe that these pairings do not work out for them based on their own experience of seeing their supposed ideal match not working out for them, or just not getting along with these types. They may find their supposed ideal matches hard to talk to or disagree with these supposed pairings and believe other pairings work better. One even says that people can grow and change, which could change their MBTI test result, thus making the compatibility theory inaccurate.
Who do the ISTJs think they are compatible with?
One ISTJ chose ISFP only as their best match because of the shared Te-Fi axis, and that their dominant Si with an ISFP’s auxiliary Se and inferior Ne with an ISFP’s tertiary Ni would complement each other well. Another participant chose INTJ and ISTJ because their social circle is full of like-minded individuals and has shown to last for more than a decade. One person went with ENTP, ENFP, ESTJ, and ESTP since that’s just the people they get along with. Someone chose ISTPs solely based on the experience that they work well with them. A participant decided on ISTP, INTP, INFJ, INTJ, ISFJ, and ISTJ because they have the same values and believe they fit their needs in the long term. Two ISTJs chose ESFJs solely because they can help develop their low Fe, due to being an ISTJ and an ESFJ being Fe dominant, or can have a relationship where both parties are down to earth and see things realistically, which has been shown in experience to make a marriage successful. An individual chose ESTP since their friend, who is one, helps improve their life and understands them. One person chose ISTJ only since they would both be able to agree on logical conclusions and understand the social needs of wanting alone time. Someone chose INTJ only from the experience of being able to relate and respect one. Another selected ENTJ, ISTP, INTP, INTJ, and ISTJ because they complement their way of thinking. Finally, one ISTJ chose ISTP because of their experience of being attracted to ISTPs.
Who Chose you, ISTJs?
Thoughts on Sensor vs Intuitive?
The majority of these participants believed that sensors and intuitives do get along, with some believing that they can balance each other out with their different traits, which can also challenge each other to grow as better people, assuming both parties are healthy. Other responses included that they can work together if both parties are willing to put in the work. One believes that the biggest misunderstandings aren’t the difference between sensor/intuitive but rather two people having opposing cognitive functions, such as Fe clashing with Fi or Se clashing with Si. A few believe that they can sometimes get along and sometimes clash, based on their experiences with other intuitives in long-term relationships/friendships, as ISTJs themselves, due to differing perspectives. The participant who chose no to the survey question believes that this question isn’t a yes or no answer and explains that it would require patience and understanding from both individuals in a relationship. They believe that while they can get along, they may struggle in a sensor/intuitive dynamic if it’s with someone with whom they are not close, and that people may not want to commit to having patience and understanding for those with whom they are not close.