Typically good-natured, upbeat and laid-back, ENTPs can be delightful people to be around. They get a lot of enjoyment and satisfaction from interacting with others, and especially enjoy discussing and debating theories and concepts which interest them. They may be prone to initiate arguments because they so enjoy the debate. They are generally fun-loving and gregarious, and can be quite charming. They have a problem with sometimes neglecting their close relationships when they become involved in the pursuit of a new idea or plan.

ENTPs as Lovers

The ENTP's general enthusiasiam and good intentions are usually quite positive and healthful in a relationship. ENTP's goals for their intimate relationships are similar to their other personal goals: improvement and growth. Where is the relationship headed? Am I growing in the relationship? They are likely to enthusiastically embrace new ideas and projects for themselves and their mates which they feel will propel them along their goal for growth and knowledge discovery.

Sexually, the ENTP is enthusiastic and interested in positive, constant growth for both partners. A problem area for ENTP's is their tendency to not follow through on their schemes. In general, ENTP's childlike enthusiasm and genuine interest in the health and direction of the relationship makes them willing and able to promote healthy, growing relationships with their significant others. Although two well-developed individuals of any type can enjoy a healthy relationship, ENTP's natural partner is the INFJ, or the INTJ.

The ENTP's dominant function of Extraverted Intuition is best matched with a personality that is dominated by Introverted Intuition.

ENTPs as Parents

They approach parenthood with a fun-loving attitude which has a serious underlying goal: to make everything a learning exercise (for themselves as well as for their children) which promotes the child's growth into an independent, logical thinker. With their fun and upbeat natures, there's a little bit of kid inside all ENTPs.

One minute they will exhibit a lot of interest and enthusiasm towards being around their kids, and will display a great deal of affection for them. The ENTP is likely to be somewhat inconsistent about spending quality time with their children. However, as soon as they get caught-up in one of their grand schemes for improving a system somewhere, they're likely to inadvertantly neglect their kids.

ENTPs as Friends

ENTPs can get along with almost all other types of people. Although the ENTP is able to get along with a wide variety of people, they are likely to choose to surround themselves with people who are intelligent, capable, and idea-oriented. This will stimulate and energize the ENTP, who is highly competitive and loves to discuss theories.

Sometimes the ENTP falls into the habit of practicing "one-upmanship". If this goes unchecked, it may cause a problem with friendships and close interpersonal relationships.

Produced for Thinkquest Internet Challenge 2000.

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