ENTP - ENTP Relationship

Joys and Struggles

This section ENTP - ENTP relationship is about how these two personality types come together in a relationship. Specifically, we will be looking at the joys of this relationship as well as the struggles this relationship may have.

The ENTP - ENTP relationship has 4 preference similarities and 0 preference differences. Regardless of the number of similarities and differences, each personality combination will have its unique set of challenges. We will look at each of the 4 preferences individually:

Extroversion-Extroversion

Joys

Struggles

Because both parties enjoy people, they are likely to go for many socializing activities and parties together. They will likely enjoy each other’s energy and zest for life and have many fun activities and adventures together. Because of their love for people and socializing, they are likely to have a large network around them, supporting and mediating for the couple in time of need.

Because both love to speak, (not so much listen), they may try to compete for air time when conversing with one another. So instead of listening, they may out talk each other in order to be heard. Hence, they may not feel fulfilled, especially if one party is always doing the talking and the other doing the listening. One party may turn to outside friends to fill that desire to speak and be heard, and in bad cases, it may lead to extra-marital affair.

Intuition-Intuition

Joys

Struggles

Because both parties enjoy discussing big ideas, possibilities and global issues, they will usually find a certain attraction to each other. This is especially if they have similar viewpoints on certain issues, they will find chemistry with each other. Both tend to enjoy each other’s uniqueness, not just in viewpoints but also in fashion, tastes and so on. Because both parties enjoy talking about the future, their conversations will more often revolve around future hopes and dreams and exciting possibilities.

However, they may lack interest in everyday living, hence if they are a married couple, household duties may tend to be neglected. Even if they attempt to take care of household, they may still miss important details in its maintenance. The partner that has to be constantly responsible for the everyday maintenance may feel resentment or unfulfilled. A good balance can be achieved with proper delegation of duties or with the hiring of a domestic helper.

Thinking-Thinking

Joys

Struggles

Both parties enjoy the straightforward and frank communication styles; no emotional issues is brought into discussion and decision making. As such, both find it easy to communicate with each other; they won’t have to try to cushion their message or filter it; but can afford to be direct without being afraid of offending the other party. In decision-making, both parties use a logical, objective analysis to access pros and cons. This same mode of decision-making will mean that they are less likely to come into conflict.

While both are logical with one another, sometimes some romance and affection can liven up the relationship; both parties may have issues showing it. Because both use a logical and objective process in decision-making, they may have a blind spot in considering their personal values. Under stress, they may have an issue controlling their own emotions; sometimes this can lead to highly intense fights that are destructive.

Perceiving-Perceiving

Joys

Struggles

Both parties enjoy being spontaneous to changing circumstances and keeping their options open without seeing the need to come to a decision. Both tend to be okay with going with the flow; for the most part, daily decisions like eating locations or recreational activities are decided on a whim. Little conflict over these issues. Both parties are comfortable with disorganization in the household; the household will probably be messy, and both are perfectly fine with it.

Both parties tend to be less consistent in performing routine household tasks like cleaning the house, doing the laundry and paying the bills. However, since these activities are a necessary evil, the partner that tries to do these tasks consistently may feel frustrated and maybe resentful. Also, because both parties want to keep their options open, they are likely to procrastinate making important decisions, sometimes even pushing it away until they make none.

 

Here’s how ENTPs can relate to each other better:

Reaching out to the ENTP as an ENTP

Give each other airtime – Both of you are highly opinionated. Give each other ample air time to say your piece.  Accept alternative points of view – Your partner is likely to challenge your thinking as much as you challenge your partner’s. Accept and see merit in alternate points of view.  Let your partner consider new ideas – Your partner is excited by new possibilities. Recognize that new ideas give your partner energy, so don’t douse it with criticism immediately.  Consider the impact on people – With both of you being pragmatic, sometimes the human factor is lost. Remember to consider the impact of your decisions on others.  Come to a conclusion – Don’t overdo the talking and debating – but find a way to put the discussion into fruitful action.

This is a summary of the joys and pains of the ENTP – ENTP relationship.

However, personality dynamics are more complex than this. It does not just extend to the difference or similarity in individual preferences but goes deeper than that.