The MBTI or the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator gives a detailed explanation of 16 personality types. This indicator helps to understand and apply the theories of C.G Jung in daily life. The main four domains are the Favourite world ( Extroversion or Introversion), Information (Sensing or Intuition), Decisions (Thinking or Feeling), and Structure (Judging or Perceiving). A combination of these gives you your 16 personality types. So, we will discuss the MBTI Compatibility Chart in this article.
MBTI Compatibility Chart
Some personality types get along better with some and not much with others. MBTI compatibility chart tells us which personality types are compatible with each other. The more the compatibility with each other, the better is the understanding between them. Of course, the compatibility cannot make a correct prediction as to whether two personality types will interact and maintain a relationship. But this can tell us how each personality interacts with one another in a social situation, how comfortable they are in a particular situation, how they deal with conflicts and other important areas in any relationship. The four domains of MBTI give us a peek into the compatibility of the personality types.
- Extroversion and introversion are compatible with each other. Individuals with either of these personalities tend to gravitate towards each other as extroverts help introverts explore more options, and introverts help extroverts think and reflect.
- Sensing or intuition go well together as they help each other understand and similarly see the world.
- Thinking and feeling have no role in deciding compatibility.
- Judging and perceiving are similar to extraversion/introversion in that they help each other come out of their respective comfort zones.
Now, let us look at each personality type and the ones they are most compatible with.
- INTJ – Introversion(I), Intuition(N), Thinking(T), Judging(J)
INTJs are known as Architect. They have a lust for learning. They firmly believe that any problem can be tackled with intellect. They are usually categorized as nerds. They can be extremely sarcastic and pessimistic. They have little to no tolerance towards ignorance and have no problem calling others out on their ignorance. In addition to this, they are extremely independent and usually tend to educate themselves in various areas. Since they call out people for their ignorance and are pessimistic, they are considered to be grumpy.
Strengths: Rational, independent, determined, versatile, curious.
Weakness: arrogance, pessimistic, critical and antagonistic.
They are compatible with ENTPs and ENFPs.
INTJs are attracted by the energetic, intellectual nature of ENTPs, and ENTPs are drawn towards the passionate, strong-willed nature of INTJs. INTJs can entertain ENTPs while ENTPs introduce INTJs to new ideas. INTJs find the fun, spontaneous nature of ENFPs attractive, and ENFPs are drawn towards the reserved, intellectual and determined nature of INTJs. INTJs help ENFPs to execute their ideas, whereas ENFPs persuade INTJs to try new things.
- ENTJ – Extroversion(E), Intuition(N), Thinking(T), Judging(J)
They are known as the Commander. They are natural leaders and have good people skills. They go out of their way to achieve the goals that they have set for themselves. They push others to achieve a goal. This tends to overwhelm the sensitive personality types. Entrepreneurs and business heads are found to have this personality type. Due to their good people skills and a drive to achieve any goal, they can easily guide others. They do not let their emotions get in the way of their work. They are quick to call people out on their shortcomings. This makes them seem cold and distant. They are extremely good at negotiating.
Strengths: confident, charming, structured, self-assured, strategic thinking.
Weakness: dominant, headstrong, intolerant, egocentric, impatient.
They are compatible with INFPs and INTPs.
ENTJs are intense, ambitious, and have good leadership skills, which attract the INFP, whereas ENTJs find the warm, authentic and creative side of INFPs attractive. ENTJs help INFPs execute their creative ideas, and in turn, INFPs encourage ENTJs to view things from a different aspect and be in touch with their feelings. ENFJs find the rational and fun-loving attitude of INTPs attractive, and INTPs are attracted towards the sociable, empathetic nature of ENFJs. INTPs bring different opinions and points of view to the relationship, and ENFJs help INTPs be more empathetic.
- ISTJ – Introversion(I), Sensing(S), Thinking(T), Judging(J)
ISTJs are Logisticians. They are efficient and enjoy following rules and laws. They are proud of their work and dedicate all their energy and time to perfect a task. Due to this, they have no trouble taking responsibility for their work. They are goal-oriented and tend to complete a task when their mind is set on it. They are logical while making a decision and do not allow emotions to get in the way. They would rather work alone than indulge in a company that might slow them down or diverts them from their goal.
Strengths: Practical, honest, determined, responsible.
Weakness: Stubborn, narrow-minded, callous, critical.
They are compatible with ESFPs and ESTPs.
ISTJs are drawn to the friendly, energetic nature of ESFPs, and ESFPs find the reliable, hardworking nature of ISTJs attractive. ESFPs help ISTJs be more expressive of their feelings, and in turn, ISFJs provide support and help get their lives in order. On the other hand, the logical and impulsive nature of ESTPs makes them attractive to ISTJs, and ESTPs are drawn towards the quiet, reserved attitude of ISFJs. ESTPs persuade ISFJs to go out of their comfort zone, and ISFJs encourage ESTPs to be more stable.
- ESTJ – Extroversion(E), Sensing(S), Thinking(T), Judging(J)
They are known as the Executive personality type. They are stable and are often seen as calm amidst the chaos. This makes them great leaders. They bring order to their group. They embrace traditional values. They like to work with others and expect their partners to share their values and work ethic. They do not hesitate to call people out on their inabilities. They struggle to understand that each individual has their own pace.
Strengths: loyal, determined, dedicated, honest
Weakness: critical, stubborn, cannot express emotions, narrow-minded.
They are compatible with ISTPs and ISFPs.
ESTJs gravitate towards the empathetic, creative nature of ISFPs, and in turn, ISFPs find the organized, honest attitude of ESTJs attractive. ISFPs help ESTJs let go of their controlling nature, and ESTJs help ISFPs put their ideas together. ESTJs are fascinated by the active, flexible nature of ISTPs, and ISTPs gravitate towards the honest and practical nature of ESTJs. ISTPs bring spontaneity, and ESTJs bring order to the relationship.
- ISFP – Introversion(I), Sensing(S), Feeling(F), Perception(P)
ISFPs are Adventurers. They are artistic and like to think outside the box. They always go against traditional societal values. They like taking risks, experimenting, and are extremely impulsive. They do not like being criticized. They find it difficult to think ahead or to settle down.
Strengths: charming, empathetic, creative, curious.
Weakness: impulsive, extremely independent, cannot handle criticism, competitive.
They are compatible with ESFJs and ESTJs.
ISFPs find the organized, honest attitude of ESTJs attractive, and ESTJs gravitate towards the empathetic, creative nature of ISFPs. ISFPs help ESTJs let go of their controlling nature, and ESTJs help ISFPs put their ideas together. On the other hand, ISFPs find the stability and loyal nature of ESFJs attractive, and ESFJs gravitate towards the eccentric, creative ISFPs. ISFPs help ESFJs let go of their controlling nature and go with the flow of life, and ESFJs help ISFPs to be stable and execute their ideas.
- ESFP – Extroversion(E), Sensing(S), Feeling(F), Perception(P)
They are known as Entertainers. They are very social, love being the center of attraction, and want others to be as happy and excited as they are. They encourage others to come out of their comfort zone. They pay a great deal of attention to their appearance. They have no fear in asking for help. They tend to overspend and have difficulty saving for the future.
Strengths: aesthetic, theatrical, bold, witty
Weakness: Cannot plan, sympathetic, cannot handle conflict, lack focus.
They are compatible with ISTJs and ISFJs.
ESFPs find the reliable, hardworking nature of ISTJs attractive, and ISTJs are drawn to the friendly, energetic nature of ESFPs. ESFPs help ISTJs be more expressive of their feelings, and in turn, ISFJs provide support and help get their lives in order. ESFPs are drawn towards warm and loyal ISFJs.The vibrant, insightful nature of ESFPs makes them attractive to ISFJs. ESFPs are drawn towards warm and loyal ISFJs. ESFPs push ISFJs to experience new things, and ISFJs help ENFPs to make the right decisions.
- ISTP – Introversion(I), Sensing(S), Thinking(T), Perception(P)
ISTPs are known as Virtuoso. They are curious and rational. They love to learn from experience. They are always trying something new. They are enigmatic but friendly and love helping others. They like to be different from others. They show difficulty in expressing and understanding emotions. They can be impulsive.
Strengths: different, hardworking, creative, calm
Weakness: impulsive, difficulty handling emotions, stubborn, enigmatic.
They are compatible with ESFJs and ESTJs.
ISTPs are drawn towards the outgoing, social nature of ESFJs. On the other hand, ESFJs find the practical, confident nature of ISTPs attractive. ISTPs help ESFJs spend time with themselves, and ESFJs help ISTPs explore their comfort zone ideas. ISTPs gravitate towards the honest and practical nature of ESTJs, and ESTJs are fascinated by the active, flexible nature of ISTPs. ISTPs bring spontaneity, and ESTJs bring order to the relationship.
- ESTP – Extroversion(E), Sensing(S), Thinking(T), Perception(P)
They are known as Entrepreneurs. Like other extroverts, they are good with people. They like to execute ideas rather than spend time planning them. They show extremely risky behaviors and are always on the go mode. They are good at observing people and changes in the environment. They tend to overwhelm people due to their eccentricity and risky behavior.
Strengths: social, practical, direct, honest
Weakness: impulsive, risky, impatient, disobedient.
They are compatible with ISFJs and ISTJs.
ESTPs are drawn to the stable, nurturing ISFJs, and ISFJs are drawn towards the flexible, confident attitude of ESTPs. ESTPs bring a fun component to the relationship, whereas ISFJs provide warmth. On the other hand, ESTPs are drawn towards the quiet, reserved attitude of ISFJs, and the logical and impulsive nature of ESTPs makes them attractive to ISTJs. ESTPs persuade ISFJs to go out of their comfort zone, and ISFJs encourage ESTPs to be more stable.
- INFP – Introversion(I), Intuition(N), Feeling(F), Perception(P)
INFPs are Mediators. They seem quiet and reserved, but they are extremely vibrant and passionate. They are empathetic and have an inherent need to help others. They are also artistic and creative. They find it difficult to be pretentious. They have difficulty finding a purpose in life.
Strengths: empathetic, open-minded, helpful, artistic.
Weakness: extremely self-critical, lacks focus, unrealistic, people-pleasers.
They are most compatible with ENTJs and ENFJs.
The warm, authentic and creative side of INFPs attracts ENTJs, whereas ENTJs are intense, ambitious, and have good leadership skills, attracting the INFP. ENTJs help INFPs execute their creative ideas, and in turn, INFPs encourage ENTJs to view things from a different aspect and be in touch with their feelings. INFPs are drawn towards the charismatic, thoughtful, and supportive attitude of ENFJs, and in turn, ENFJs are attracted towards the playful, calm, and genuine attitude of INFPs. INFPs persuade ENFJs to relax and wind down, whereas ENFJs help INFPs escape their bubble.
- ENFP – Extroversion(E), Intuition(N), Feeling(F), Perception(P)
They are known as the Campaigners. They are good with people and make good emotional and social connections. They like to execute ideas and can read between the lines. They’re often bored with routine tasks. They are empathetic, which helps them make connections with others.
Strengths: empathetic, friendly, determined, curious.
Weakness: overthinking, lacks focus, extremely independent, bored easily.
They are highly compatible with INTJs and INFJs.
ENFPs are drawn towards the reserved, intellectual and determined nature of INTJs. At the same time, INTJs find the fun, spontaneous nature of ENFPs attractive. INTJs help ENFPs to execute their ideas, whereas ENFPs persuade INTJs to try new things. ENFPs are fascinated by the kind, thoughtful and deep nature of INFJs, and in turn, INFJs are drawn towards the open and positive outlook of ENFPs. Thus, INFJs help to ground ENFPs and ENFPs help INFJs to enjoy new things in life.
- ISFJ – Introversion(I), Sensing(S), Feeling(F), Judging(J)
They are Defenders. Despite being introverted and reserved, they can build good relations with others. They tend to be conservative. They can be perfectionists and are extremely responsible. They tend to get their work done in time. They are humble and have difficulty standing up for themselves.
Strengths: reliable, responsible, hardworking, eager.
Weakness: selfless, perfectionism, humble, sensitive.
They are compatible with ESFPs and ESTPs.
ISFJs are drawn towards the flexible, confident attitude of ESTPs, and ESTPs are drawn to the stable, nurturing ISFJs. ESTPs bring a fun component to the relationship, whereas ISFJs provide warmth. The vibrant, insightful nature of ESFPs makes them attractive to ISFJs. At the same time, ESFPs are drawn towards warm and loyal ISFJs. ESFPs push ISFJs to experience new things, and ISFJs help ENFPs to make the right decisions.
- ESFJ – Extroversion (E), Sensing(S), Feeling(F), Judging(J)
They are known as Consul. They are popular wherever they go. They are interested in what others are doing and usually help those in need. They are selfless and can take up responsibilities which make them great leaders. They like to follow traditional rules and values. They are energetic and can empathize with others.
Strengths: responsible, practical, empathetic, loyal.
Weakness: altruistic, narrow-minded, needy.
They are compatible with ISTPs and ISFPs.
ESFJs find the practical, confident nature of ISTPs attractive. On the other hand, ISTPs are drawn towards the outgoing, social nature of ESFJs. ISTPs help ESFJs spend time with themselves, and ESFJs help ISTPs explore their comfort zone ideas. ESFJs gravitate towards the eccentric, creative ISFPs, and in turn, ISFPs find the stability and loyal nature of ESFJs attractive. ISFPs help ESFJs let go of their controlling nature and go with the flow of life, and ESFJs help ISFPs to be stable and execute their ideas.
- INFJ – Introversion(I), Intuition(N), Feeling(F), Judging(J)
INFJs are Advocates. They stand up for their values and morals. They are altruistic and help others. They are creative and artistic. They can form deep relationships with others despite being introverted. They tend to fight injustice and, at times, forget to care for themselves.
Strengths: creative, artistic, altruistic, perceptive.
Weakness: perfectionism, burnout, cannot handle criticism.
Compatible with ENTPs and ENFPs.
INFJs are drawn towards the open and positive outlook of ENFPs, and in turn, ENFPs are fascinated by the kind, thoughtful and deep nature of INFJs. INFJs help to ground ENFPs, and ENFPs help INFJs to enjoy new things in life. INFJs are drawn towards confident, energetic, and intellectual ENTPs who, in turn, are fascinated by the calm and receptive attitude of INFJs. INFJs engage ENTPs in deep, meaningful conversations, and ENTPs help INFJs come out of their comfort zone and try new things.
- ENFJ – Extraversion(E), Intuition(I), Feeling(F), Judging(J)
ENFJs are known as Protagonists. They encourage others to execute ideas and achieve their dreams. Hence they are leaders. They are genuinely interested in others and help them in any way possible. However, they can be overly altruistic.
Strengths: energetic, altruistic, responsible, leadership.
Weakness: overly altruistic, idealistic, too sensitive.
They are compatible with INFPs and INTPs.
ENFJs are attracted towards the playful, calm, genuine attitude of INFPs, and in turn, INFPs are drawn towards the charismatic, thoughtful, and supportive attitude of ENFJs. INFPs persuade ENFJs to relax and wind down, whereas ENFJs help INFPs escape their bubble. ENFJs find the rational and fun-loving attitude of INTPs attractive, and INTPs are attracted towards the sociable, empathetic nature of ENFJs. INTPs bring different opinions and points of view to the relationship, and ENFJs help INTPs be more empathetic.
- INTP – Introversion(I), Intuition(N), Thinking(T), Perception(P)
They are known as Logicians. They are intellectual and love to be different. They are full of ideas and are preoccupied with their thoughts. They prefer to work alone, and their thoughts and ideas can overwhelm others. They struggle with emotions and can appear apathetic.
Strengths: curious, open-minded, factual, logical.
Weakness: perfectionism, incoherent, apathetic.
They are compatible with ENFJs and ENTJs.
INTPs are attracted towards the sociable, empathetic nature of ENFJs, and ENFJs find the rational and fun-loving attitude of INTPs attractive. INTPs bring different opinions and points of view to the relationship, and ENFJs help INTPs be more empathetic. The energetic, decisive outlook of ENTJs attracts INTPs. On the other hand, ENFJs are fascinated by the flexible, grounded nature of INTPs. ENFJs help INTPs execute their ideas, and INTPs advise ENFJs in areas of conflict.
- ENTP – Extroversion(E), Intuition(N), Thinking(T), Perception(P)
ENTPs are known as the Debaters. They are intellectual and witty. As their name suggests, they are extremely good at arguments and debates. They like to come up with solutions and brainstorm ideas. They tend to take on challenges and have no patience for those that resent conflicts.
Strengths: Intellectual, enthusiastic, brainstormers, honest.
Weakness: callous, confrontational, lacks focus, prejudiced.
They are compatible with INFJs and INTJs.
ENTPs are fascinated by the calm and receptive attitude of INFJs, and INFJs are drawn towards the confident, energetic, and intellectual nature of ENTPs. INFJs engage ENTPs in deep, meaningful conversations, and ENTPs help INFJs come out of their comfort zone and try new things. ENTPs are drawn towards the passionate, strong-willed nature of INTJs, and INTJs are attracted by the energetic, intellectual nature of ENTPs. INTJs can entertain ENTPs while ENTPs introduce INTJs to new ideas.
The above-mentioned points give an idea about the compatibility of each personality type. In addition, some sites provide personality tests and those that provide the compatibility percentage depending on the personality type.
Some of the prominent sites are:
- https://www.16personalities.com/free-personality-test
- https://www.truity.com/test/type-finder-personality-test-new
- https://psychreel.com/16-personalities-compatibility-chart/
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is the MBTI compatibility chart useful? Like mentioned at the beginning of the article, the compatibility chart gives a rough idea of the compatibility of each personality type. It can be useful to an extent, but communication and understanding help build a healthy relationship in the long run.
- Can personalities with little to no compatibility start and maintain a relationship? The MBTI compatibility chart predicts the compatibility depending on the personality type. But again, it is not a fact and any person can start a relationship if there is an adequate amount of compassion and communication.
