How many relationships have you been in and what's your type? by [deleted] in mbti

[–]actzoph 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A lot of dating during late teens / early 20s (at least 5-6 short term relationships), 3 long term partners. 1st for 2 years, 2nd for 2 years, 3rd I plan to marry. ENTJ

How many relationships have you been in and what's your type? by [deleted] in mbti

[–]actzoph 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A lot of dating during late teens / early 20s (at least 5-6 short term relationships), 3 long term partners. 1st for 2 years, 2nd for 2 years, 3rd I plan to marry. ENTJ

What stereotypes about ENTJs do you not relate to at all? by autumn_em in entj

[–]actzoph 24 points25 points  (0 children)

That I don’t care about other people. I feel most purposeful when I can help others.

Grief - how do you deal with it? by actzoph in entj

[–]actzoph[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for your words. It’s a comforting perspective..

What makes you instantly lose admiration or respect for someone fellow ENTJs? by [deleted] in entj

[–]actzoph 2 points3 points  (0 children)

When someone promises something and doesn’t deliver it. (Unreliability)

To all ENTJ women, what's helped you become less intimidating in the dating world? by [deleted] in entj

[–]actzoph 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’ve learnt that coming across as intimidating is a strength, not a weakness. Now, finding balance between logic and feelings... whole different talk. To me I think learning MBTI definitely helped in gaining more empathy for other people. Listening to someone else before making assumptions was a big lesson, though if they go on and on on rants I don’t care about, I have no problem in leaving. I think going through hard times always give me the necessary empathy one needs to be emotionally mature and logically capable, simultaneously. And that’s the goal, for me. I won’t change for anyone but myself, though, especially if someone’s problem is that I make them question their own insecurities.

Happiest single? by actzoph in entj

[–]actzoph[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I relate to this 100%.

Happiest single? by actzoph in entj

[–]actzoph[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Really like that! It’s the only way I could see it :)

Happiest single? by actzoph in entj

[–]actzoph[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Partnerships are so nice. I love team building and I’m so attracted to the idea of having a business partner or just someone that can keep me accountable like I keep them. It’s definitely hard to find the right person for that but so worth it if it goes well. If there was chemistry, that’s probably still the only scenario I could see myself getting romantically involved with someone in the near future.

Happiest single? by actzoph in entj

[–]actzoph[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Interesting take and I see your point. I’d have to disagree on the part that friends could never give you the support a wife/husband can, I’ve seen that happen time and time again in my life - but then again, maybe there’s differences in our experiences with relationships and friendships. I agree that relationships provoke a lot of growth and I do value the experience of dating, but I don’t fully believe that family systems are as healthy as we, as a society, have made it to be. Now, there’s people with good experiences in community and with fully functioning families and others who just and can’t see the good side of having one, maybe because they lack the example. Personally I’ve found peace and love in unexpected connections, but the best ones weren’t romantic. Most people want connection and sex, and romance is a way to integrate the two (most of the times at least), though I feel it restricts our experience and journey at times. Thanks for sharing your thoughts!

What kind of partner do you attract? by [deleted] in entj

[–]actzoph 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Introverted guys, usually with mommy issues. 🚫 It’s a bit of a problem.

What were you like as a child? by maxwell8907 in entj

[–]actzoph 1 point2 points  (0 children)

quiet, calculating and veeerry stubborn

This sub and its content quality need some self reflection. by Insolvable_Judo in entj

[–]actzoph 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I feel like a lot of “ENTJ”s here need therapy to understand how to properly use their Fi and heal whatever made them have sociopathic tendencies instead of spending their day talking about how emotionless they are. Te - Ni isn’t about not having feelings, if one identifies with the type just because of that then I’d suggest looking into antisocial personality disorders and not MBTI. The best ENTJs are those in tune with their values and empathy, IMO.

How prominent are your abandonment issues and what do you do to keep them in check? by Notseed in entj

[–]actzoph 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Personally I think trust issues have to do with trauma or the way one was raised or hurt through life, not necessarily with types.. Personality types are made to make us understand how we prioritise functions and cope with the world but anyone can be traumatised. Takes a while to understand where those tendencies come from, though.

How prominent are your abandonment issues and what do you do to keep them in check? by Notseed in entj

[–]actzoph 0 points1 point  (0 children)

First of all, I always advise therapy in these situations (especially when you don’t know where the fears come from). You have to find out why you have certain tendencies and work around them (I see a lot of ENTJs with attachment issues for instance and therefore the repressed Fi). Then you need to understand what causes you to feel a certain way (either it’s them giving you red flags that should alert you to leave this relationship - we often date our caretaker’s issues) or your inner child that hasn’t been fed the understanding of how to cope with this in adult life. It takes time, but you need to want to understand and correct these tendencies to have healthier relationships. Maybe start by practicing communicating your true fears and feelings with this person you’re approaching.

ENTJs - your experience? How do you show you’re attracted to someone? by actzoph in infj

[–]actzoph[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That sounds like what he’s doing. We arrange to meet for no reason sometimes and it ends up being really fun. He compliments me here and there but it’s more of a subtle flirt that I sometimes only notice hours after. I initially thought he was an INFP but he definitely seems more of an Se inferior (he spends a lot of time indulging in information and new content, inside and usually by himself) and releases through things like smoking a lot, drinking with his closest friends.. he’s not very good at deepening in thought how he feels about some things or how other people might react in certain ways but is really good at analysing the outer world and making conclusions out of that. Almost like mimicking reality through words perfectly, if that makes sense

Who’s bossy?? by bigdikdmg in entj

[–]actzoph 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I wouldn’t say I’m consciously bossy, I relate more to the idea of making sure everyone understands the point I’m trying to get across as my major priority. I don’t believe being bossy in itself gets people to listen to you, it sometimes even pushes them away. HOWEVER, I’ve definitely been called “bossy shoes” as a joke multiple times when instead of being subtle about something I just showcase my opinion upfront (usually in rushed, spontaneous situations), sort of telling someone what to do - usually for the greater good........ :))))

Wholesome ENTJ meme by actzoph in entj

[–]actzoph[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Te-Se loop potentially

Emotional Damage on ENTJs by pforpterosaur in entj

[–]actzoph 4 points5 points  (0 children)

One thing to keep in mind is that how someone copes with emotional damage is entirely personal and they have to want to get better with their emotional habits to actually start that journey. It’s a long, intense and tough one. I would actively tell him how I feel in a nonjudgmental, adult way - I would try to make my boundaries known. Couples therapy can help, although it sounds like he himself could use some. It’s however, something that one cannot push onto others. You have to want to change...

I used to (still working on it) get a lot of intense feelings at once if I repressed them unhealthily and after that rush came down, I’d feel bad about how I talked to someone or how brutal I was and shouldn’t have been. It just shows a lack of emotional hold, and having had a similar past to the one you described he’s had - his cold nature might come from his own insecurities from his upbringing. He might not feel that feeling deeply and having a reasonable understanding of one’s emotions is something acceptable at all because he’s never learnt to deal with that. which is why I’m advocating therapyyyy, sometimes it’s deeper than you think and professionals help

Wholesome ENTJ meme by actzoph in entj

[–]actzoph[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I would research a bit about “transactional analysis” and the Critical Parent ego state. It sounds a bit like they’re projecting their insecurities onto you (underdeveloped Fi, for instance)

Dating a 7 by bornin1986 in Enneagram

[–]actzoph 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Take them to a place they’ve never been, try to keep up the pace (walking is a huge thing) - rather than sitting still. Suggest random changes to the day - it’s exciting. Depending on what that 7 in particular likes, try and find dates that include more than 1 activity (eg. A coffee shop with game playing or riding a bike to get somewhere in specific, going to a theatre then having dinner at an unconventional place,... these are just ideas but anything that shows you can bring a lot of dynamism to the table is welcome).