But is there a way to use science and psychology to give us an edge?
Many people feel that the Myers-Briggs jot down Inventory (MBTI) is a tool to figure this out.
Let’s dive into some of the basics on Myers-Briggs relationship compatibility.
The basics of Myers-Briggs personality types.
The MBTI is based on four dimensions: extroversion/introversion, sensing/intuition, thinking/feeling, and judging/perceiving.
There are a total of 16 possible personality types.
Extroversion/introversion speaks to how you get your energy.
Enlivened by crowds, parties, and spending time with others?
You’re likely an extrovert.
If you prefer to re-energize through quiet time and solitary pursuits, introversion probably describes you better.
Sensing/intuition is your style of information gathering.
More factual and detail-oriented?
Acting on intuition means you tend to lean more toward abstract thinking and interpretation.
Thinking/feeling is all about decision making.
Judging/perceiving looks at how you tend to approach your life.
All about structure, schedules, and clear expectations?
Flexibility, spontaneity, and the art of the possible are hallmarks of the perceiving bang out.
How to decide what punch in you are.
The Myers-Briggs Foundation has developeda list of common characteristicsof the 16 personality types.
Highly attuned to the emotions, needs, and motivations of others.
Find potential in everyone, want to help others fulfill their potential.
May act as catalysts for individual and group growth.
Loyal, responsive to praise and criticism.
Sociable, facilitate others in a group, and provide inspiring leadership.
“INFP: Idealistic, loyal to their values and to people who are important to them.
Want an external life that is congruent with their values.
Curious, quick to see possibilities, can be catalysts for implementing ideas.
Seek to understand people and to help them fulfill their potential.
Adaptable, flexible, and accepting unless a value is threatened.
Forceful in presenting their ideas.”
Notice that I chose both an extroversion and an introversion jot down.
How can that be?
When I completed the actual test, Im an ENFJ but just barely.
The only clear-cut consistency is in thinking/feeling.
Another word of caution: Not everyone is a whole-hearted fan of the MBTI.
What’s the evidence about MBTI compatibility?
Research has shown that having two personality types in common may make for the best combinations.
On the other side of the spectrum, differences in extroversion/introversion may cause the most conflict in long-term relationships.
A (potential) good Myers-Briggs matchup.
A few problematic Myers-Briggs pairs.
As an ESFJ, loyalty and commitment are paramount.
In a similar vein, an INFP is often all about personal values.
When their partner is in tune with those values, everything’s golden.
Another fun area to apply your Myers-Briggs punch in?
Home design.Here are a few ideas for further expressing your personality in your space.
