Have you ever wondered if your personality type has an effect on the type of people you choose to date? According to the Myers-Briggs personality type test, there are 16 distinct personality types consisting of 4 different traits. The traits can be extraversion (E), sensing (S), thinking (T), judgment (J), introversion (I), intuition (N), feeling (F), perception (P). So, for example, if you’re an ESFJ, you are extraversion, sensing, feeling and judgement. These combinations can reveal various aspects of your personality for you and be great indicators of the type of people you are compatible with. 1) ISTJ – Person with a Purpose You are goal-oriented and know what you want and how to achieve it. When it comes to fights you approach frustration and confusion logically to resolve the problem. You want your relationship to be like your personal life – organized. You are also very loyal and expect the same from your partner. You’re reliable and not easily fazed or upset. Who You Should Date: ESTP, ESFP 2) ISFJ – The Peacekeeper You are also goal oriented and love order in your life, however you are also very conscientious of other people’s feelings. You nurture others and are a great listener. By nature, you avoid conflict and try to keep your relationship as harmonious as possible. When approached with conflict you tend to take everyone’s feelings into account . You have a great memory and remember little details about your significant other. Who You Should Date: ESFP, ESTP 3) INFJ – The Mom You have firm values and loyalty that you would not give up for anything. Not only are you protective of your partner but you also take their feelings into account . You seek out long-term relationships however find it hard to leave toxic ones. You tend to be a little reserved and need the right person to open up to. You will make a great parent one day. Who You Should Date : ENFP, ENTP, INTJ 4) INTP – The Student You value intellect and place it above all else. You have difficulty expressing your emotions in relationships and have trouble forming intimate connections. You have high expectations for not only yourself but others as well. You are creative and resolve conflicts easily but aren’t as receptive to other people’s emotional needs. Who You Should Date: ENTJ, ENFJ 5) ISTP – The engineer You love knowing how things work and why they work. Cause and effect excites you! You are naturally good at sports and resolve conflicts by going through all the things that are going wrong. You need excitement in your life and sometimes struggle to find space in a relationship. Who You Should Date: ESFJ, ESTJ 6) ISFP – The Painter You appreciate the beauty in the world and believe in the motto: live and let live. You do not find the need to have control in your life and can sometimes come off as lazy. However, you are very receptive of other people’s needs and a great listener. You are sometimes very harsh on yourself and overly cynical. Who You Should Date: ESTJ, ESFJ 7) INFP – The Writer You are idealistic and have firm values that you want implemented in the world. You are better at expressing emotions on paper and most likely have a daily journal where you find emotional release. You need a lot of time alone and are very encouraging and supportive. Who You Should Date: ENFJ, ENTF 8) INTJ – The Scientist You value science and want to express your views in a way that others can understand. You are a perfectionist and welcome conflict. Sometimes, you can be insensitive and take things to heart very easily. You may have some issues controlling anger and expressing your most protected emotions. Who You Should Date: ENTP, ENFP 9) ESTP – The Adventurer You love to get out and just do. You seek adventure, and are charming and witty. People are naturally drawn to your energy, and you love to keep your relationship fresh and spontaneous. However, because of your spontaneous nature, you often do not seek long-term relationships and sometimes mis-understand other people’s feelings. Who You Should Date: ISTJ, ISFJ 10) ESFP- The Performer You are very vocal about your feelings and enjoy having deep connections with others. You are optimistic and generous. However, you tend to avoid conflict and are easily tempted by new people. Who You Should Date: ISTJ, ISFJ 11) ENFP – The Mover You’re verbal efficiency makes you able to talk to others very easily and influence them. You want to change the word and see the good in everyone. More importantly, you bring out the best in others. Beware: the ability to influence others can also make you prone to manipulating others. Who You Should Date: INFJ, INTJ 12) ENTP – Mister/Miss Popular You are quick on your toes and can talk to anyone. By nature you are popular and thrive on the ability to debate. This may make you more argumentative and easily excited by new things and people. You are flexible and very laid back. Who You Should Date: ESFJ, ENFJ, ISFJ, INTF, INFJ 13) ESTJ – The Best Friend You are dependable and look to resolve conflicts practically. You look to take care of others and like to be in charge. You may hurt others with insensitive language, but take commitments very seriously. You will do anything for the people that you love. Who You Should Date: ISTP, ISFP 14) ESFJ – The Team Player You have a lot of feelings and specific ideals that you uphold above everything. You work well with others however, your ideals may not be shared with everyone around you. You tend to give too much and are uncomfortable with change. Who You Should Date: ISFP, ISTP 15) ENFJ – The Giver You are amazing in social situations and are highly supportive. You often put the needs of others before yourself. Basically, you give and give until there’s nothing left to give. You tend not to give yourself the time alone that you deserve. However, you are not very comfortable with change or conflict. Who You Should Date: INFP, INTP 16) ENTJ – The Leader You take charge and enjoy being in charge. You seek to pass on knowledge and experience to others. You are career driven and often lack the drive to seek a relationship. You are sometimes argumentative and seek order and organization. Who You Should Date: INTP, INFP Source
