Your personality characteristics can heavily influence who you get along with, which partners work best with you, and what career path you'd like to take. Understanding your natural tendencies can help you seek out partners who appreciate your true self and who interact with the world in compatible ways.
ESFJ Traits
Those with ESFJ traits prefer to spend time with others than alone, make decisions based on facts and feelings, and prefer to be scheduled versus go with the flow. Those with ESFJ traits are emotionally attuned to others and have a knack for being highly empathetic and caring.
ESFJ Traits and Dating
Those with ESFJ traits are outspoken, opinionated, and straightforward with their thoughts. They enjoy having set roles within relationships and do well when guidelines, values, and traditions are agreed upon with their partner. Those with ESFJ traits like putting their partner first and are quick to swoop in and help out when needed. Regardless of gender, individuals with ESFJ traits don't tend to have a hard time asking people out. Date ideas that work well with this personality include volunteering together, cooking together, watching sports or heading to a concert, and spending time with friends and family.
Commitment and Marriage
Those with ESFJ traits do well in committed relationships and marriage. They enjoy when roles are clearly defined and they aim to meet the high expectations they set for themselves as a partner and/or parent.
Dating Strengths
Within relationships, those with ESFJ traits are incredibly caring and kind, often putting the needs of their partner before their own. They tend to aim to be the best partner possible and expect their partners to be just as conscientious as they are. They highly value having a stable and peaceful home that is well organized and they are happy to take the lead in making that happen. They also enjoy connecting with their partner and making sure that they feel loved and cared for.
Dating Difficulties
Those with ESFJ traits may become over-involved in their partner's affairs with the intention of being helpful, but it may cross the line in terms of overstepping personal boundaries. They also tend to adhere to a rigid thought process and may have a hard time with a partner who doesn't see eye to eye with them. Those with ESFJ traits can work through this by asking their partner if they'd like help or feedback instead of just stepping in to help. They can also work on having a bit more of an open mind when it comes to understanding what other people value and prioritize.
Compatible Partners
Compatible partners will understand how someone with ESFJ traits views the world and processes information. Most compatible partners will a similar way of digesting information and will hold many of the same values and priorities. This doesn't mean that arguments will be completely avoided, but they may have an easier time working through issues as they can deeply understand how each other thinks.
ESFP
Those with ESFP traits are very similar to those with ESFJ traits excepts for preferring to be go with the flow instead of scheduled. Those with ESFP traits are also sociable, kind, and prioritize their partners. Both parties also enjoy a calm, stable home environment and like having fun with their partners making them a great potential match.
ISFJ
Those with ISFJ traits are similar to those with ESFJ traits aside from preferring to spend more time alone than with others. Individuals with ISFJ traits enjoy fixed roles and tend to prioritize family traditions. They also tend to be kind, stable, and dedicated partners. Both parties enjoy taking care of their partners and value helping others.
ENFJ
Those with ENFJ traits are emotionally attuned and loyal partners who care deeply for their loved ones. Like those with ESFJ traits, those with ENFJ traits enjoy stability and structure, as well as emotional connection making them a good potential match for each other.
Least Compatible Partners
Partners who are incompatible on paper can learn a lot from each other and go on to have successful, healthy relationships. Although it can take some time and effort, these relationships can still be loving despite each partner's different viewpoints.
ENTP
Those with ENTP traits are incredibly creative, enjoy a go with the flow mentality, and pursue intellectually stimulating conversations. They don't particularly enjoy routine or rigidity when it comes to thinking. This could be a potentially challenging relationship due to the starkly different thought processes and priorities for those with ENTP and ESFJ traits.
INTJ
Those wit INTJ traits think with an analytical lens and enjoy solving problems. Although they enjoy a clear schedule, they don't tend to delve into emotional processes easily and prefer to communicate their thoughts in a non-emotional and logical way. Because of their withdrawn or detached tendencies, they may not be the best fit for someone with ESFJ traits.
Communication Style
Those with ESFJ traits are friendly, outspoken, and connect easily with others. They enjoy getting to know people and offering assistance and advice when they feel they can be helpful in some way.
Understanding Your Personality
All personality types have their strengths and weaknesses. Getting to know who you really are, what makes you tick, and how you perceive and process information can help you when it comes to finding a partner who truly gets you.
