What do INFPs think of ENFPs ?

[Mighty Mouse]

What's cool, what can be annoying?

[runvardh]

What's cool,

You say all the stuff I filter from the world... :D

what can be annoying?

You say all the stuff I filter from the world... :doh:

[Sytpg]

Haha, I'd like to hear more responses.

[Little Linguist]

You say all the stuff I filter from the world... :D



You say all the stuff I filter from the world... :doh:

Hahahaha :D Damn, I know that's probably how 95% of the world perceives me. ;)

[Chris_in_Orbit]

ENFPs are great! I think they bring the best out of me and its awesome. I always have the best time with ENFPs, just a bag of laughs.

ENFPs seem to make loads and loads of friends though so its pretty much impossible to get one on one time with them. Its not their fault they are so popular though. =)

[AwesomeCakes]

ENFPs are great! I think they bring the best out of me and its awesome. I always have the best time with ENFPs, just a bag of laughs.

ENFPs seem to make loads and loads of friends though so its pretty much impossible to get one on one time with them. Its not their fault they are so popular though. =)

:wubbie:

[Leysing]

I like them. :) IRL I am - for some unknown reason - naturally drawn to ENFP company. :huh:
I'm a very creative person and they are very inspiring.

But they are sometimes a little too intense for me.

Sometimes. :D

[Mighty Mouse]

But they are sometimes a little too intense for me.

Sometimes. :D[/QUOTE]

Would you mind elaborating on what you consider intense?

[Udog]

I usually get along really well with them. I mean, what's not to like? They are fun loving (often) party animals with surprising depth. They can be silly one second and have a deep conversation the next. Sometimes it will be focused on one subject, and sometimes it flutters between many interesting subjects.

Another thing... I've become very good at hiding beneath my heavy, protective, thick shell. ENFPs have a way of just bounding up and effortlessly flinging it aside. (They also seem to get perverse pleasure in doing so.. GRRRR!)

Complaints? They can often be fickle. It can be hard to keep one's attention, which makes me very slow to rely on some of them. I'm also wary of getting too involved emotionally in one of their pet projects, as they lose interest just as I'm really starting to become emotionally invested.

That's a small price to pay, though. ENFPs generally add quality to my life.

[GZA]

They are like INFP's but louder! :D

[Angry Ayrab]

Holy crap... where the hell do you people meet ENFPs? I would love to meet one in person. Closest thing to meeting one was an ENTP, and me like a lot...

[anii]

What's cool,

They nudge me out of my shell.

what can be annoying?

Focus dammit!

[Little Linguist]

I usually get along really well with them. I mean, what's not to like? They are fun loving (often) party animals with surprising depth. They can be silly one second and have a deep conversation the next. Sometimes it will be focused on one subject, and sometimes it flutters between many interesting subjects.

Another thing... I've become very good at hiding beneath my heavy, protective, thick shell. ENFPs have a way of just bounding up and effortlessly flinging it aside. (They also seem to get perverse pleasure in doing so.. GRRRR!)

Complaints? They can often be fickle. It can be hard to keep one's attention, which makes me very slow to rely on some of them. I'm also wary of getting too involved emotionally in one of their pet projects, as they lose interest just as I'm really starting to become emotionally invested.

That's a small price to pay, though. ENFPs generally add quality to my life.

Dudeeeeeeeeeeeee you have hit the nail right on the head with me (with the exception of party animal - blehhhhh - but in all fairness, you said often!!!). Everything - including the good things and bad things. I'm not fickle when it comes to people, but very fickle when it comes to projects unless I'm super duper invested in it. :) My husband also has this complaint with me. Damn it, I took you seriously and thought about how to implement your ideas, and now you have a new idea. GRRRRRRRRRRR!!!!!!!!! It really pisses him off. :blush:

But my aunt called me her 'muse.' I'm good at inspiring others to action, which is good because I'm a lazy ass. At work, though, I'm really a workhorse because I love what I do and I'm really engaged.

And, yeah, if you have a pole up your ass or a shell around you, watch out, 'cause I might just make you forget without even trying. Hehe. At least people tell me this all the time - I'm not conscious of it. ;) But it is cool when it happens. It makes you feel good. :D

I totally relate to the part about silly crazy wild thanggggg one minute and deep, mysterious person the next. Drove my husband just about crazy sometimes in a good way and in a bad way.

Sometimes I go too far and say things when I shouldn't, which goes back to the first response...."They say things I wanted to say but couldn't! :D :doh:" Yeahhhhhh - that can be a blessing and a curse. :shock:

[Leysing]

Would you mind elaborating on what you consider intense?

I mean the kind of person that has a very strong "presence", is extremely loud and lively and, because of this, can wear me out rather fast.

However, this applies to all strong Es, not just the very extroverted ENFPs. IMO ESFJs are the most draining.

[Tropics]

They are like INFP's but louder! is a perfect description GZA they are exuberant and big-hearted. Love them! They can be exhausting but they're worth it!

[placebo]

I'm not sure who is an ENFP out of the people I know but I get the feeling that they're pretty fun, but might be a bit too much for me. So I guess depends how I feel at the moment which will translate to how I feel about an ENFP. Haha... I did have a particularly uncomfortable experience with someone who said they were ENFP.

[SquirrelTao]

I like all the ENFPs here. I like that you are friendly and good humored. I like that you are able to resolve conflicts without coming across as a parental or teacher-like kind of figure. I like that you express your opinions strongly but not pedantically. I like how you word things both intelligently and colorfully. I like that when you are being nice you have nothing of the mother hen about you but instead always seem more like a friend.

I don't think anything annoys me about the ENFPs here. I had one co-worker who I think was an ENFP but I'm not sure. But he is in a class by himself, so it's probably not fair to use him as an ENFP exhibit and say what I found annoying about him in response to your question.

[Icebluejanuary]

I've been married to an ENFP for 10 years. I'll just say it's been an adventure. Whirlwind is the best way I can explain it. He gets very excited about things asks me to get involved and before I know it I've done research on a topic or invested myself in his project and boom he's off on another big idea or project. Since we've been married he has had 9 different jobs and he's been licensed or certified to do 3 complete different careers and he's even opened up his own business.

But, he's my soul mate. He encourages me to try new things and go to new places. He makes me laugh. I know he is loyal to me and he loves me. And I also know whatever life throws at us, he'll be able to talk our way out of it. :cheese:

[Viv]

he's my soul mate. He encourages me to try new things and go to new places. He makes me laugh. I know he is loyal to me and he loves me. And I also know whatever life throws at us, he'll be able to talk our way out of it. :cheese: How sweet! Congradulations!! It makes me so happy when I hear about married couples who are actually truly happy together.. All the Best! =)

[Chris_in_Orbit]

I always wondered about the INFP ENFP combination for an intimate relationship. Thinking about it, I probably couldn't handle it :D

[OneWithSoul]

I honestly admire ENFPs, they are very very fun to be around..I share a lot in common, and the Extroversion balances the two forces out at a mutual level. My dad is actually an ENFP and I get along very well with him, and share a lot of things in common.

What frustrates me sometimes, is that sometimes, well..at least my dad...can seem to have a mild case of ADD/ADHD sometimes..which may be coincidental, but it can sometimes keep things too relevant.

[Mighty Mouse]

I always wondered about the INFP ENFP combination for an intimate relationship. Thinking about it, I probably couldn't handle it :D

Why do you think not?

[Icebluejanuary]

I always wondered about the INFP ENFP combination for an intimate relationship. Thinking about it, I probably couldn't handle it :D


I wouldn't trade my ENFP for anything...I could do without so much drama though.;)

[Mighty Mouse]

I wouldn't trade my ENFP for anything...I could do without so much drama though.;)

Could you talk a little bit about what you consider to be drama?

[Icebluejanuary]

Nothing terrible I promise. But we've been married for 10 years and he's had 9 different jobs in that time. There is always something better or more exciting on the horizon.

[CzeCze]

Nothing terrible I promise. But we've been married for 10 years and he's had 9 different jobs in that time. There is always something better or more exciting on the horizon.

I'm curious, but could you list the jobs he's had? I just wanna compare and contrast with my own job history and aspirations. :D

[Icebluejanuary]

Here is the list. Mind you this is only 10 years-he had tons of jobs before we got together.

1 and 2. Real Estate Assistant (he did this for two different companies)
3. Minister
4. Optical Sales Representative (outside sales)
5. Manufactured Home Sales
6. Real Estate
7. Sales Rep for Custom Clothing company
8. Optical Sales Representative (outside sales)
9. Opened his own retail optical franchise
10. Optical Sales Rep. (outside sales)
11. Senior care insurance sales
12. About to move to another Insurance sales job Oct. 1.

Ok, so he's had 12 jobs in 10 years!

[CzeCze]

Ha, yeah, that sounds familiar.

But since he was mostly in the sales, and even more specifically optical sales track for most of them, I'm sure he'd say he has had a long career. :)

I think sales is something that is easy for an ENFP to fall into and it allows you switch jobs often but still stay on track career wise -- if you find the market and kind of sales you like.

I've also done all kinds of sales and outreach and studied to get my CA real estate license. Real estate -- yet another kind of sales!

[JivinJeffJones]

I like ENFPs a lot. Gotta love all that Ne - it's trippy the links it makes sometimes. They're also really good at getting me out of my ruts, yet respect my space. I've yet to find anything to really dislike about them. One of my favourite types, for sure. I'm really not communicating effectively just how much I love them. My spontaneity has suffered greatly since I lost contact with my ENFP friends.

I guess if I had to pick something to dislike about them, it'd just be that sometimes "change for change's sake" can seem a bit pointless and wearying.

[Icebluejanuary]

My husband definately says he has had a long career. And I notice on a lot of applications that he says he's been in the optical field for 15 years. Sales is definately his thing! When he was younger his dream was to be an actor. But sales seems to kind of go along with that...but he is usually passionate about what he is selling or else he moves on.

I just discovered that my best friend as a child is an ENFP. I convinced her to take a test. So apparently I seem to be drawn to that type. She cracks me up though because I call her nomadic-you never know where or what state she is living in from year to year. She jumps from job to job and is what I consider a serial student. She completed a masters recently and is now considering going back to school on a track that may take her an additional 5-7 years.

[soleil]

I wish I met an ENFP, or any NF for that matter! Where do you find them???????

[EvanTheClown]

Out of some of the people I hang out with in real life, Kyuuei, Hexis, and I all coincidentally are the same personality type.

Quite random but effectively awesome.

[Anja]

I like ENFPs but don't depend on them to do much followthrough. For years I never knew where my daughter was working/living next. She's a super catylyst for motivating other people and bursting with good spirit and ideas and enthusiasm. Her heart is genuine and good. Funny as heck. Charismatic.

I like to think of her as an improved version of myself.

But that's just mom-speak.

[SillyGoose]

I like ENFPs but don't depend on them to do much followthrough. For years I never knew where my daughter was working/living next. She's a super catylyst for motivating other people and bursting with good spirit and ideas and enthusiasm. Her heart is genuine and good. Funny as heck. Charismatic.

I like to think of her as an improved version of myself.

But that's just mom-speak.


Oh man, I wish my parents would look at me this way :hug:

Yeah, I have my flaws, but I have good stuff too :)

[ArtlessFuture]

Luv em. I seem to surround myself with ENFPs... most of my close friends are NFs anyway but I have a few that are ENFPs. They make me more extroverted, and I usually feel a major connection with them.
The only problem is they can be flaky. I love being around them and enjoy them so much, but they are hard to pin down.

[heart]

You say all the stuff I filter from the world... :D



You say all the stuff I filter from the world... :doh:

Yes, agree ENFP wear and do on the outside all the stuff I tend to hide from prying eyes (unless I've had way too much caffiene) and it is disconcerting at times.

The only other thing is I find ENFP hard to get to truly know and close to, they give the same signals I would if I were truly interested in deeper friendship but they aren't so that's perplexing and confusing.

[animenagai]

I wish I met an ENFP, or any NF for that matter! Where do you find them???????

try a drama class or something. i'm in uni and they tend to flock to the arts, including the social sciences. i'm sure you know an NF, you just don't know that they are an NF.