MBTI × Friendship Style Guide

Good friends don't necessarily have similar personalities, but understanding each other's MBTI types helps you better understand their communication style, social needs, and potential conflict points. Here's an analysis of friendship styles for some common types:

INFP：Loyal and Gentle Idealist Friend

  • Genuinely cares about friends, highly values emotional connections
  • Dislikes superficial socializing, prefers one-on-one deep conversations
  • Best matches: INFJ, ISFP, ENFP

ESTP：Adventure-Seeking Social Dynamo

  • Has many friends, enjoys sharing and energizing the atmosphere
  • Prefers doing activities together over deep talks
  • Best matches: ESFP, ENTP, ISTP

ISTJ：Reliable and Steady Friend

  • Strong sense of responsibility, keeps promises, follows through
  • Prefers close-knit circles, focuses on practical support
  • Best matches: ISFJ, ESTJ, INTP
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