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Are ENTP and INFP personality types

compatible? See how ENTPs and INFPs get
along in this guide to ENTP/INFP
relationships. If you're an ENTP in a
relationship with an INFP, discover how
you'll communicate, interact, and relate to
each other in daily life.
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How ENTP and INFP Get Along

ENTPs and INFPs have some common
themes that often arise when they get to
know each other. As an ENTP, you'll want
to keep these issues in mind when you get
to know an INFP.
As an Intuitive Thinking type, you
approach relationships a little di!erently
than the average person. You have a lively
mind and an appetite for ideas. More than
any other type, you like to spend time with
people who can keep up with you mentally
and who expose you to new ideas and
worldviews. Ultimately, what you are
looking for in relationships is intellectual
stimulation—although you also appreciate
people who can draw out your softer side.
When relating to your counterpart, bear in
mind that as an Intuitive Feeling type, they
will tend to be highly idealistic about their
relationships. They want authentic
connections that reflect their true values,
and they want to see who you really are as
a person. Intuitive Feelers want to go deep,
and revealing yourself to them is a
worthwhile endeavor—once they feel they
know you, they'll be a tireless cheerleader
for your dreams and ambitions.
When first meeting this person, they may
seem to you to have an interesting mind.
You may be drawn to their way of seeing
things and their unconventional
perspectives. However, they may also seem
to you to be a bit whimsical. Although they
will likely seem intelligent, they may also
seem overly emotional or sensitive. They
may be a bit wary of you, in turn, as you
may seem more blunt and critical than
they are entirely comfortable with.
You are logic-driven, whereas your
counterpart is values-driven. Although you
both like to analyze, your interest lies more
with logic and reason—does this make
sense? Is it the most e!cient, the most even-
handed option? On the other hand, your
counterpart takes their cues from morality
and ethics—how can this work best for
people? You may find that although you are
drawn into fascinating conversations with
this person, those same conversations tend
to end in frustration as you simply cannot
agree on what's important.
However, you may benefit from
perseverance in this relationship. Your
logical, rational nature may at times betray
you, leading you to try to apply logic to
situations that are ultimately subjective
and personal. This person, who at their
worst appears capricious and illogical, can
help you to tune into your more
emotional, caring side and ensure that you
don't neglect what makes you human. In
particular, they may help you to
understand that all decisions cannot be
made with the head; sometimes your heart
must call the shots.
Conversely, you can help them learn how
to balance their decision-making.
Although your friend's natural instinct is
to do what feels right, you can ask tough
questions that help them to consider all
aspects of the choice—and make a di"cult
decision when the situation calls for it. You
can also help them learn to advocate for
their own needs, and to discover the magic
of saying "no."
This person tends to prefer a slower,
calmer pace in social interactions and life
in general. They may find your energy level
exhausting, especially when you are
excited about something. Be mindful of
their energy level, and don’t take it
personally if they need some time to
themselves.
Although there are some common
problems that can arise in ENTP/INFP
relationships, it's important to remember
that there's no such thing as a perfectly
compatible pair in personality typing.
Whether you get along with someone has
more to do with your own self-knowledge
and your sensitivity to your friend's needs
and preferences—not some magic formula.
Learning more about your own type with
an in-depth assessment is a great place to
start to build the self-awareness that is key
to successful relationships.

Communication Between ENTP and

INFP
Communication can be a challenge
between any two people, and
communication between ENTP and INFP
personality types is not the exception. By
being aware of the issues that often arise
when ENTPs and INFPs communicate,
you can learn how to reach an
understanding more quickly.
You and your counterpart share an abstract
style of communication. Your
conversations will tend to focus on your
impressions, ideas, opinions, and theories.
You may find yourselves discussing
philosophy, the arts, the latest advances in
science, or your ideas about how to make
the world a better place.
You are likely to find one another
interesting and stimulating to talk to.
Neither of you is terribly interesting in
recounting events in tedious detail or
sharing dry facts without any context, and
since both of you probably have the
experience of getting stuck in such
mundane exchanges with other people,
talking to one another should be a
refreshing break.
Although you share a similar general style
of communicating, there is still potential
for misunderstandings between the two of
you. When working on projects together,
you may find that you tend to discuss the
overall goals, but neglect to hammer out
the details. You are both inclined to talk
more about the general idea, and less
about the facts and practicalities. When
working together to create a plan, make
sure you attend to any details that need to
be decided, and don't just assume you're
on the same page.
When communicating with this person,
you'll probably find that you tend to do
more of the talking. You're naturally more
inclined to express yourself, and you tend
to translate your thoughts into speech
more easily than your counterpart.
Your partner may be happy for you to take
the floor; many Introverts prefer friends
who can carry the conversation, so they
don't feel pressured to come up with lots
of things to say. However, watch out that
you don't steamroll your friend. Everyone
likes to be listened to, and Introverts
especially appreciate it when someone
takes the time and attention to listen
carefully to what they are saying.
To be sure you're hearing out your friend,
give them plenty of time to think through
their ideas before sharing. You may need to
learn to tolerate some silence in your
conversation as they get their thoughts
together. Don't be tempted to fill every lull
in the conversation with chatter! The best
of your Introverted friends will come out
when you give them time and space to
share. Slow down, listen carefully, and ask
thoughtful questions to draw out your
friend.
Be aware that when communicating with
this person, your usual style may come o!
as overly blunt or even confrontational.
Your counterpart pays a lot of attention to
the quality of relationships and is
constantly monitoring the emotional
overtones of any conversation. This means
that they are reluctant to say anything
controversial or possibly upsetting.
You, on the other hand, have a tendency to
call it like it is, without too much concern
for how people will react. This can create
an imbalance in your dynamic, where your
Feeling counterpart is desperately trying to
maintain emotional harmony while you
relentlessly rock the boat.
You'll be more successful in your
communications if you take time to
consider the emotional impact of your
words. Sure, everyone wants honesty, but
most people also like tact. If you're
delivering news that may be hard to hear,
think about how you can soften the
message. And be aware that your ever-so-
charming habit of o!ering unsolicited
"constructive criticism" may not always be
taken in the spirit it was intended.

ENTP vs. INFP Values

Values are intensely personal, and while an
ENTP and an INFP can find common
ground, there will always be some
di!erences in what you hold dear.
However, understand how your ENTP
approach to values compares with your
INFP counterpart's will help you to
appreciate and overcome your di!erences.
The two of you share a passion for
improvement and a belief that everything
can always be made better. You both tend
to question rather than simply accept how
things are, and you're constantly
wondering how innovation and
imagination might make for a better way.
However, though you're both interested in
making positive changes, you may di!er
somewhat in terms of how you define that
interest. Your interest tends to focus on
innovation in logical realms like
technology, business, and the sciences.
You're interested in how intelligence and
analytical thinking can make the world
more advanced, enlightened, prosperous,
and e"cient. On the other hand, your
counterpart takes a more humanistic
approach. They are focused on making the
world a better place for people—they want
to solve world hunger, educate the poor,
and bring peace and happiness to all.
Though you'll often find their ideas
interesting, they may seem overly
idealistic, impractical, or ine"cient. And in
turn, they may feel your ideas lack a bit of
heart. For them, innovative ideas are only
compelling when they have the potential
to help the human race.
You also have somewhat di!erent values
when it comes to relationships. Your
partner tends to be intensely interested in
people and eager to find out what really
matters to them. They are compassionate
and emotionally engaged. On the other
hand, you tend to be somewhat more
detached. You'd often rather engage
intellectually than emotionally. You may
find your counterpart pushing you to "get
real" and share how you feel about things,
while you just want to stick to talking
about what you think.
This person has the potential to help you
gain a more well-rounded approach to
how you see the world. Because you share
a fundamental passion for interesting ideas
and positive change, you can connect well
on this level. However, your di!erent
approach to values creates an opportunity
to learn from one another. You can help
your friend to to be a bit more hard-
headed about their ideas, shoring up their
creative idealism with a healthy dose of
logic and reason. And your friend can help
you open up to the human side of things,
and consider the impact of your ideas on
the people involved.

ENTP and INFP in Daily Life

Lifestyle is an under-appreciated—but
extremely important—element of
compatibility. Your values and ideals may
coincide perfectly, but if you can't agree on
how to conduct day-to-day matters, your
relationship will always have friction. As an
ENTP in a relationship with an INFP, you
can expect certain issues to arise in your
daily life. Discussing these in advance, and
figuring out how to deal with them, will
make things go much more smoothly as
you develop your relationship.
The two of you are likely to share a general
intellectual curiosity and interest in
learning new things. Both of you tend to
appreciate the value of culture, the
sciences, and the arts, and while you may
not share specific hobbies, you'll probably
have interests that you can at least
mutually appreciate.
For both of you, discovering new ideas is a
lifelong pursuit. You'll probably share a
mutual interest in reading, going to
museums and cultural events, taking
classes for fun, and other activities that
allow you to learn and improve your
minds. In fact, you may find that learning
new things together is a great way to bring
you closer.
You also share a low tolerance for the
mundane. You both find day-to-day
routine somewhat toxic, and you may find
that your lives together involve frequent
attempts to "shake things up." You may
dream of traveling around the world
together or quitting your jobs to start a
new business. This mutual taste for
adventure is stimulating for both of you,
and helps keep things exciting between
you. However, during the inevitable dull
periods of your life together, it's likely that
you'll both be a bit cranky. Bear in mind
that keeping things novel and fresh is key
to both of your happiness.
You take a similarly unstructured approach
to life and are fairly relaxed about
schedules, plans and household systems. If
you share space, it’s likely that neither of
you will be motivated to take on household
responsibilities. You both prefer to play
first and work later, and there may need to
be some discussion about getting the
chores done.
Since neither of you want things to be fully
planned and predictable, you’re rarely
overwhelmed by disorganization. You both
enjoy leaving room for creativity, and enjoy
setting a pace together that will allow you
to do things on the fly.
Communicating your needs is crucial, as
you both have a di!erent tolerance for
social stimulation. You are energized by
activity and probably make plenty of room
for friends, family, and social events. By
contrast, your counterpart needs plenty of
down time to re-energize and may not
always be up for parties. They won’t
appreciate you invading their alone-time
or repeatedly overbooking the social
calendar.
Communication is another challenge,
since you prefer to deal with issues
immediately while your counterpart may
try to sweep problems under the rug. You
know how to speak your mind and defend
your position, and it can be frustrating for
you if you’re constantly having to drag a
conversation out of your partner. On the
flip side, your partner needs time to think
something through before having an
important conversation, and may not
appreciate you being pushy and naggy.
None of these di!erences is
insurmountable and with a little
compromise you can easily meet each
other’s needs. Being an introvert is not a
get-out-of-jail-free card, and your job is to
simultaneously respect your partner’s need
for solitude while making sure they know
when their participation is important to
you. Compromise is a two-way street, and
in return your partner must be fine with
you going out and finding the social
stimulation you desire, without resenting
you for leaving them alone.
Ready to take your relationships to the
next level? Discover how your needs,
motivations, and perspectives drive you in
relationships—and how to avoid common
pitfalls—with our scientifically validated
TypeFinder personality assessment.

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