Do you get along with ENTJs? I have found I can but only when I am much older then them or in social space.

I only know one for sure... and maybe two. The one I know for sure is actually a girl, which is odd, but we get along perfectly fine. The arguments (and that's just about all we did, lol) were fantastic, and she even opened up and told me a bit about her feelings and troubles. It felt like I was being given a medal, to get those out of an ENTJ. Sadly, she was also extremely-selfish and complained about a lot of things I thought stupid, so we never would have worked.

The guy, if he's actually an ENTJ, is an extremely strange one. He's not in the slightest bit forceful or commanding, likes to organize things but doesn't really "martial the forces for battle," and I would have actually thought him an INFP... or *maybe* ENFP. He's very loyal and defensive of friends, but has a sharp tongue and can be a complete asshole to people he doesn't like (unless his friends like them, in which case he'll be polite while they're around. He has no problem telling you if he doesn't like your friends while they're not around, though, either). I believe that his stepdad is a severely unhealthy ESTJ, though, who bludgeoned the xxTJ out of him while he was younger. He's the kind of guy who I could imagine, if my friend had exercised Te at a young age, would have screamed at him for a long while for something like insubordination and questioning authority... and that's one of the exact things that MBTI books will say "this will push someone away from following 'normal' (one of these 16) development patterns." A lot of the stereotypical Te things, I'd be willing to bet that he sort of self-swore never to do... so it seems plausible, from a cognitive functions standpoint. The only clear thing about him is the intuition. He's remarkably difficult to type, though, and I wouldn't call him a normal ENTJ (if that's really what he is) in the slightest.

So, I would say that I usually get along with ENTJs quite well. I think if one didn't respect me or my ideas, they'd be a pain in the ass to deal with... but they're quite rare, and I obviously don't know many... so so far, so good .

My best friend actually happens to be an ENTJ so I do not necessarily agree with the notion that it is only possible for ENFPs to work with ENTJs in social settings. Yes, a majority of our time together for the passed five years has been spent being ridiculous and spending good times together but I can also sit down and have serious emotional conversations with her. I do admit that this did not come naturally, but I think what really worked out for us was our willing to compromise. While we do not always understand each other's perspectives, we have a great level of respect for each other. We have to step out of our comfort zones a lot of times, but I think that our relationship has been very rewarding. She helps me to buckle down and rationalize while I help her to soften and be more in tune of her emotions. I think if ENTJs and ENFPs are both willing to set their opinions aside from time to time and open up their minds to different perspectives, a really rewarding relationship can blossom.

ENTJs can be great, but they can also be a real drag. There are some with whom I get along great, and some who I want to "sack". Now that I'm thinking about it, I love male ENTJs... it's the women ENTJs I seem to have a problem with >.>'

My one little sister is an ENTJ (confirmed). I get along much better (and always had) with her than with her twin who is an (unconfirmed) ESFP. I use my Te quite a bit, so it helps me connect to my ENTJ sister on an intellectual level, but I don't think I've ever dragged something extremely personal out of her. She can be very judgmental though, and has this ability to always find your achilles heel. However, she's in college in a highly competitive managerial marketing program and is amazing at it. I think we'd be a great business team - her handling the business side and me actually creating the product. Though we'd never agree on something we both were interested in.........

Other than that though, I don't know many ENTJs.

I sort of get along with ENTJs sometimes. We have things that drive us crazy about each other though. It seems like it is either great or awful. When it's great it's.....great! I'm still trying to figure out how to interpret ENTJs. It seems like they can make really unflattering assumptions and think you are totally stupid... But not all the time? They like control, but don't act like it. They just try to quietly maneuver themselves into the leadership position. I could go on, but I won't. I have shared some really enjoyable times and conversations with an ENTJ, but he is a puzzle to me. I'd be very interested to hear about other ENFPs' experiences with ENTJs.

Nadette... you're dead on!

I get along with ENTJs very well.. I have a friend who is the caricature of ENTJ, and he is an absolutely amazing individual.. .. Love this guy! Simply because of his personality, it's unique, because I don't know anyone else with it.. He contributes well to intellectual discussion and I find his insights very valuable.. I have never found anytime in which I could not get along with him..

I'm the mother of a little 5 year old ENTJ. Seriously. Just imagine someone who's 5 and already thinks she knows everything. Once, I was practicing drawing her face, and she said, "Mommy, that's not how you draw a little girl. THIS is how you do it...." and she drew a stick figure, added long hair, and a triangle dress. Then she handed me back the pencil and said, "Here mom, now you try it."

I laughed... hard
Thanks for sharing ENFPwife2amathy

I'm the mother of a little 5 year old ENTJ. Seriously. Just imagine someone who's 5 and already thinks she knows everything. Once, I was practicing drawing her face, and she said, "Mommy, that's not how you draw a little girl. THIS is how you do it...." and she drew a stick figure, added long hair, and a triangle dress. Then she handed me back the pencil and said, "Here mom, now you try it."

OMG, so amazing! Aren't you lucky to be living with someone so knowledgeable that can explain these things to you, lol? What did you say?

I said, "Oh, thank you honey!" and went on my way. What CAN a person say? "No, you really suck at drawing, because you're only 5, and I'm much older than you and really know better?" The fact that she was trying to be *kind* and *teach* me the right way was at least an improvement (haha!)

I actually think I blogged about this, with pictures....let me check....

I did! You can see the stick drawing, the little girl, and exactly what I did about it here:
http://52weeksforart.blogspot.com/2011/01/week-1-day-2-yeah-i-couldnt-help-myself.html

Look into those cute little brown ENTJ eyes, and tell me she won't rule the world someday. Hopefully, w/ ENFP/INTJ parents, she'll just do it a little bit more *nicely*.
The littlest kid is the IxFP. I think she's likely S, but is too young to tell.
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