The happiest couples tend to be low on neuroticism and high on agreeableness, extraversion, and conscientiousness. While there are significant effects of personality on relationship satisfaction, the effects tend to be of modest size.
People seem to elevate certain pairings as ideal when it comes to the 16 personality types. One of these iconic match-ups is the INTP and INFJ, a combination that has been touted as ultra-compatible and bound for happiness.
The INFP may be the toughest personality type of all for others to understand. They are seemingly easy-going and carefree, but when it comes to their values, they can become suddenly uncompromising. They're friendly to a fault, but they frequently find others hard to be around.
According to Comen, both INTJs and INTPs are among the smartest, adding that thinking is actually "the primary life goal" for INTPs, as opposed to the key tool.
The rarest personality type is the INFJ personality type, known as 'The Counselor'. INFJ is the rarest personality type across the population, occurring in just 2% of the population. It is also the rarest personality type among men. INFJ stands for Introversion, Intuition, Feeling, and Judging.
Alpha males are strong-willed leaders who love to take charge. Exuding charm and machismo, they're known for their natural confidence and exceptional leadership abilities. Anecdotally, alpha males are “the bad boy” of the male ecosystem.
ISFJs and ESFJs are typically the most loyal of all the 16 personality types, showing great dedication and commitment to the people in their lives. They have people's backs no matter what and you can always count on them to show up when needed.
You respect each other
Respect is one of the most important characteristics of a healthy relationship. Once the chase is over, some people can forget about tending to their partner's feelings and needs. In lasting, healthy relationships, partners value each other and take care with their words, actions, and behaviors.
A positive attitude, a balanced extroversion and confidence have been revealed as the most attractive qualities, in both sexes. Psychologists say these three personality qualities not only make someone more attractive to the opposite sex but also prove they can get on with anyone.
INFP and INFJ: The Overthinkers
We start off with INFPs and INFJs: two Introverted personalities that often experience bouts of anxiety.
Ever enigmatic, ISFPs registered as the type most likely to get angry and show it, as well as one of the types most likely to get angry and not show it. According to the MBTI® Manual, ISFPs ranked highest of all the types in suppressing anger, and second-highest of the types most likely to show it.
Research has indicated that individuals with high emotional reactivity (high neuroticism) and introverted tendencies (low extroversion) are more likely to experience anxiety than other personality types [101].
According to Arthur Worsley, founder of The Art of Living, ISFJs are the best people to marry, thanks to their loyal and supportive nature. "They are known to be observant people, so when something is wrong, they can immediately sense it and do something about it," Worsley, who also has a degree in psychology, says.
The ENFP. You'll never give up because you nearly always see alternatives, possibilities, and potential in the world. While other people might feel the walls are closing in on them, you can nearly always find a window of opportunity. In the midst of the unexpected your best ideas and insights often come to light.
Which Types Ranked as the Least Happy? Sadly, INFPs ranked the lowest for happiness as well as the lowest for life-satisfaction. According to the third edition of the MBTI® Manual, these types also ranked second highest in dissatisfaction with their marriages and intimate relationships.
INTJ (Introvert, Intuitive, Thinking, Judging) type scores the highest on conceptual IQ tests among all 16 personality types. They are good at consuming large amounts of information and solving analytical problems for widespread application.
So which personality types are happiest? ESTPs and ENFJs have personality traits most conducive to life satisfaction and happiness. Both types enjoy being around people, are optimistic, have a great sense of humor, and are always up for trying new things.
People with the ISTP personality type are often described as hard to read. On the one hand, they are quiet, reserved, and introspective. But when a problem or crisis arises, they spring into action and will often take the lead in troubleshooting to find a quick, effective resolution.
INFP. INFPs are classically conflict-avoidant. You're both sensitive and empathetic, trying your best to avoid hurt and avoid inflicting pain on others.