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INTPs and ENTPs are Thinking, Intuitive, Perceptive personalities; they both like to focus on the future, tend to make well-thought-out decisions, and prefer to go with the flow. Their biggest differences deal with their energy levels; ENTPs tend to draw energy from other people, while INTPs tend to recharge best alone. Both ENTPs and INTPs like to play devil’s advocate, and thus can either bond over a love of theorizing and chaos or loathe one another. An ENTP must understand INTPs need for space, and can also be a bridge in tense social situations, which they tend to handle with more grace. INTPs can help ENTPs look inward. At best, INTPs are the ‘quality control’ to ENTPs brilliant plans, pointing out practical flaws and fallacies. The Ne-Ti priority 'clash' is a huge part of ENTP INTP dynamic. ENTPS like to act then think, to grasp the big picture and scoff at details, to express and then analyze; INTPs do everything in reverse.

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ENTJs are Extroverted, Intuitive, Thinking, and Judging personalities, meaning that they prefer spending time with other people, considering hypotheticals, expressing themselves logically, and following set plans of action. Because of their natural instinct to pick up projects by the reigns, ENTJs usually clash with one another. Destructive ENTJs are dominating, aggressive, and quick-tempered. They have a clear vision for the future and will force everyone to follow their vision, caring little for other people’s perspectives and views. They have fiery tempers and can be intimidating bullies, using their quick wits and cold hard logic as a weapon to humiliate and silence their opponents. Domination is a game to them, and they are increasingly power-hungry as they become more and more unhealthy. Healthy ENTJs are objective, hard-working, and balance their vision and planning with a strong sense of integrity. They are honest and productive, always pushing themselves to a higher standard. They don’t ask other people to do work they wouldn’t do themselves, and they are intensely loyal and dedicated to the people they love. They have a clear vision for the future and take time to reflect on their decisions before coming up with an effective plan.

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INFPs are generally emotionally intuitive, reserved, and adaptable, while ENTJs are outgoing, rational, and organized. INFPs and ENTJs share the same dominant and inferior functions but reversed. Both types have a natural interest and desire to advance their tertiary and inferior functions, and so in optimal functioning can work very well to help one another grow. The ENTJ is usually drawn to the INFPs warmth and authenticity, and the INFP drawn to the ENTJs determination and intellectual prowess. In worst case scenarios, ENTJs can find INFPs idealism, sensitivity and introversion akin to living to a deluded world of glass; likewise, the INFP can be sensitive to ENTJs and view them as harsh, sarcastic and unfeeling. INFPs are more likely to trust ENTJs who listen and allow them flexibility, while ENTJs tend to trust INFPs who share their thoughts openly and avoid being passive-aggressive or overreacting. For both types, discovering new ideas is a lifelong pursuit.

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ISFJs and ESFPs are both Sensing, Feeling personalities, meaning they tend to focus on specifics and process situations emotionally. However, ISFJs are generally more reserved and organized, while ESFPs are outgoing and spontaneous. ESFPs want to play, it is vital to their survival, and ISFJs love to give and be appreciated. In an immature relationship, ISFJs may easily fall into a caretaker role with self-absorbed ESFPs and end up trailing behind to pick up their messes. Healthy ISFJs dislike being unappreciated or taken advantage of, and ESFPs hate being told what to do.  But these potential frustrations have a flip side; namely, ESFPs likely has a lot more fun a lot more often, and they can bring ISFJs along for the ride. Both ISFJs and ESFPs bring sensibility and compassion to a workplace; however, ISFJs also offer persistence and organization, while ESFPs offer charisma and adaptability. Optimally, ESFPs can help ISFJs deal with stressful and unpredictable social dilemmas; ISFJs can help ESFPs structure their lives.

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INTJs and ENTPs are both Intuitive Thinking personalities, preferring to consider complex problems and base decisions on logical thinking. However, INTJs are introverted and prefer to be alone, while ENTPs enjoy being around others and desire a sense of spontaneity. Like the INTJs relationship with ENFPs, initial connection between the two types can be a hit-or-miss; both have the capability to greatly influence one another as well as deter one another. Both ENTPs and ENFPs are INTJs natural partner; ENTPs share the INTJs Intuitive and Thinking functions but express these functions in a very different way. ENTPs and INTJs are very good at exchanging ideas with one another and aren’t shy to debate over topics without becoming to emotionally invested, as they both tend to process things logically. They can be vastly competitive, though, and may have to agree to disagree. Because speaking about emotional matters is not their strength, it can be easy for INTJs and ENFPs to happily (or unhappily) overlook what they may view as emotional trivialities. At best, INTJs can help ENTPs follow-through on set goals, while ENTPs can help INTJs express their thoughts more openly around others and deal with change.

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ISTPs and ISFPs are both Introverted, Sensing, Perceiving personalities, meaning they are reserved, pragmatic, and adaptable. However, ISTPs tend to process situations logically, while ISFPs process more emotionally. Since they share three functions, ISTPs and ISFPs are said to have a unique kind of synergy; they both feed off of one another’s hands-on spontaneity, both personalities thrive in environments that allow room for unpredictability and adventure, but are just barely different enough in their Feeling and Thinking functions to keep pushing their adventures into new and interesting directions. For more destructive ISTPs and ISFPs, it’s easy to see how this could be a bad thing. ISTPs and ISFPs are likely to get along, so long as ISFPs don’t take the ISTPs bluntness too seriously, and both can learn to respect one another for their different perspectives. Both ISFPs and ISTPs have a certain flair for passive aggressive behavior, which can either harm a relationship or strangely help them feel validated and understood if proper communication is in place - this is probably because ISTPs and ISFPs are both deeply private and would prefer to guard their feelings. At their best, ISTPs can help ISFPs make balanced decisions, while ISFPs can help ISTPs connect personally with others.

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ENTJs and ESTPs are both Extroverted, Thinking personalities, meaning they prefer to spend time around others and base decisions on logical thinking. However, ENTJs prefer to focus on the future and plan ahead, while ESTPs trust present facts and seek new opportunities. Destructive ESTPs seek thrills, opportunities, and pleasure at the expense of any and everyone who gets in their way, and can become terrible bullies. They are excellent manipulators, who take no issue with swindling, cheating, or lying to get what they want. Destructive ENTJs are also manipulative, but have a clearer picture of what they want in mind. Destructive ENTJs will prioritize their own needs and care little for other’s feelings or views on the matter - they become power-hungry and are much more adept at retaining a more appealing facade than the destructive ESTP, who cares little about whether or not the attention their getting is positive or negative, so long as they are the center of it. Functioning at their best, ENTJs and ESTPs are both charismatic deep-thinkers. ENTJs bring creative problem-solving and organization to a workplace, while ESTPs bring attention to detail and adaptability. ENTJs can help ESTPs achieve professional goals, while ESTPs can help ENTJs take chances they wouldn’t otherwise consider. 

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INTJs and ISFPs are both Introverted and prefer to spend time alone. While this is the only function they share, at best, ISFPs are said to be a great compliment to INTJs. INTJs love a puzzle, and can find the ISFP curious, as it can take a good long while for ISFPs to open up emotionally to people, even those that they trust. ISFPs can seem like an interesting contradiction to the INTJ; they are spontaneous but introverted, wild but deeply private, even more so than the INTJ, who can in the very least be comfortable in expressing their innermost selves through their theoretical thinking. Destructive ISFPs become stubborn against any advice or authority and are reckless; destructive INTJs are manipulative, emotionally jaded and isolated. Both types are deeply interested in asserting their independence, and they do so in opposite ways; the INTJ does so with their ideas and strict goals, while the ISFP does so by maintaining the ability to be free to live in the moment. 

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Destructive INTJs are contemptuous and condescending to anyone who doesn’t value their same vision or sense of logic. They may even enjoy putting other people down, making sarcastic jabs, or otherwise belittling them. They are willing to manipulate things and people to get their way, which a destructive INTJ will justify as the absolute truth or solution. INFPs can be vulnerable to co-dependent behaviors when they are not in growth, which can make them susceptible to manipulation, especially if they feel as though they are being emotionally invested in. This is because INFPs tend to retreat to their inner world when under stress or when things are not going according to plan, which can lead to isolation and loneliness. It can be especially hard for INFPs to leave destructive relationships. 

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INTJs and ENTJs are both Intuitive, Thinking, and Judging personalities, preferring to consider complex problems, base decisions on logical thinking, and follow through on set plans. However, INTJs are introverted and prefer to be alone, while ENTJs draw energy from other people. ENTJs (the Visionary) and INTJs (the Intellectual) can be a near unstoppable force once a common goal is established. They are likely to be drawn together by immediately recognizing they speak the same language, and their conversations are bound to get interesting very quickly. ENTJs extroversion, however, helps them navigate the world with their ideas while INTJs can have trouble jumping through the social hoops that require to make their visions become a reality. Both types are deeply private individuals and are uncomfortable with divulging personal emotions to others, unless within the context of understanding of loved ones, and thus are typically attracted to each other because they share a similar enigmatic behavior. ENTJs are also more likely to pick up on emotional language sooner because of their interest in people, while INTJs struggle harder in that department, being natural introverts.  

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ENTPs and ENTJs are both Extroverted, Intuitive, Thinking personalities, meaning that they both prefer spending time with others, working through complex ideas, and expressing themselves logically. ENTPs are typically attracted to ENTJs for their mere ability to keep up with their logical and theoretical debates, and punch back with equal gusto. That being said, ENTJs and ENTPs can either consider one another highly for their like interest in analytical thought processes and conversation, or get on one another’s nerves. They can be highly competitive in how they think and get things done, if ENTPs complete a project or task at all. ENTJs tend to view things more objectively with a “just do it” attitude, while ENTPs tend to spin out in “what ifs” and get excited about possibility. Due to their shared functions, ENTJs and ENTPs share a similar sense of humor that may seem dark or jaded to other, more sensitive types. 

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ISTPs and ESFJs are both Sensing personalities, meaning they are pragmatic and focused on the here and now. However, ISTPs are generally more reserved, logical thinkers, while ESFJs are outgoing and empathetic. ISTP and ESFJ types can actually work really well together because of their differences; processing and expressing themselves differently means they are more likely to come up with different ideas and solutions to problems. ESFJs are naturally drawn to ISTPs reserved nature, and while the ISTP may see themselves as uncomfortable to others or cold and too analytical, ESFJs find their nature intriguing. For a friendship or relationship to work, ESFJs need to allow ISTPs space to process. Though ESFJs have the gift of gab, they often avoid difficult conversations to keep relationships safe feeling. ISTPs on the other hand are very good at cutting right to the chase, which can be beneficial in preventing festering long overlooked issues. ISTPs also prefer to live in the moment and aren’t very organized, which actually strangely works for ESFJs, as they love to organize and catalogue memories. Once they learn to work together and appreciate their differences, an ISTP and ESFJ relationship is likely to be well-rounded and highly functional.

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INFPs tend to express themselves emotionally, while ISTPs prefer to work through issues logically. For ideal communication, INFPs should be open about their perspective with ISTPs, working to avoid being overly emotional and allowing ISTPs to sort through each issue individually. If there is shared interests or values, ISTPs and INFPs can bounce well off of each other; both are Introverted Perceiving personalities and can offer each other unique insight. ISTPs are independent, spontaneous and analytical, and INFPs tend to be drawn to their ambition, humor, and world views. ISTPs can appreciate INFPs creative solutions, quirkiness, and insight. However, the INFPs nostalgic and sentimental nature can sometimes be frustrating for ISTPs, as they view problems and growth through a logical lens. 

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INFP and ESFP personalities both possess Feeling and Perceiving traits, meaning they tend to process emotionally and seek last-minute opportunities. However, INFPs are also more reserved, creative thinkers while ESFPs are charismatic and practical problem solvers. In Socionics the ESFP is considered the INFP’s supervisor. ESFPs are usually attracted to INFPs initially for what may seem like the wrong reasons: the ESFP sees the INFP as utterly hopeless in terms of what they consider the most important and most natural cognitive function, extroverting. If too assertive, ESFPs can drive INFPs away on an anxious wind. INFPs can learn a lot from their ESFP counterparts if they open up, though, and vice versa: ESFPs are not good at developing inner intuition, which can lead them into chaotic lives. When functioning at their best, the ESFP is a kind of a guardian angel and the INFP the valued object of their attention. INFPs are more likely to trust ESFPs who affirm their creative ideas and allow them space to work independently from others. ESFPs tend to trust INFPs who spend time with them and get to know them while recognizing and affirming their attention to small details and specifics. INFPs can help ESFPs become better listeners, while ESFPs can help INFPs express themselves more openly, leading them along to actually seek the experiences INFPs dream.

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INFPs are likely to trust other INFP personalities who take the time to connect with them on a deeper level, which can be a surprisingly difficult task for the like types, given how reserved and private they are. When they do connect, however, INFPs find other INFPs validating to be around, as most other types do not relate to their creative and sensitive thought processes. If trusted, other INFPs can be an outlet for both to fully express their deeper selves, which they carefully guard from other types, who may find them weird. However, two INFPs also run the risk of talking themselves out of social situations or becoming stagnant. INFPs may also be emotionally competitive, and for a some damaged INFPs, may even find other INFPs repulsive or uncomfortable as they see a reflection of their own inner processes. An INFP in growth can be very inspiring for an INFP that is stuck in a loop, laying out possibilities of what it could look like for such a sensitive type to effectively navigate and explore their ideals in the real world. 

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INTJs and ISTPs are both Introverted Thinkers, preferring to spend time alone and base decisions on logical thinking. However, INTJs have a strong sense of intuition and seek organization, while ISTPs focus on the facts in front of them and desire a sense of spontaneity. They are likely to bond over their shared need for isolation and theoretical processing. INTJs believe that everything can be analyzed, dissected, re-engineered, and improved. On the other hand, ISTPs are more in-tune with the present and will likely find INTJs goals unnecessary, if not outright ridiculous. When both INTJs and ISTPs appreciate one another and communicate effectively, they function well as a team. INTJs with any Sensing and Perceiving types run the risk of taking up the “adult” role in the relationship, since they are much more organized and future oriented. ISTPs, however, can help INTJs relate to present matters and embrace spontaneity, as they both initially strike one another as sociably similar. 

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ISFPs are emotionally intuitive, practical, and reserved, while ENTPs are outgoing, creative, and rational. ENTPs are always looking for intellectual stimulation to satiate their curiosity, and are widely attracted to ISFPs because they seem enigmatic and surprisingly intuitive about a wide variety of subjects. ISFPs can enjoy ENTPs theories, although they may not follow them, and enjoy the ENTPs similar adaptability. To destructive ENTPs, trolling is “good fun”, and they care little about the emotional pain they inflict on others. Both destructive ISFPs and ENTPs are unreliable and undependable. Destructive ISFPs are easily angered by people who don’t understand their intense emotional reactions, even though they never actually vocalize them. A destructive ENTP will chase after ever-changing whims and a destructive ISFP will become exceedingly reckless. In an ideal situation, ISFPs can help ENTPs understand and respect emotional perspectives, while ENTPs can help ISFPs learn to process issues more objectively.