How the 16 Personalities Know They’ve Met Their Match

So you’ve joined the So Syncd community, and you’ve been thinking a lot about relationships. But how do you know when you’ve met your match? Today, we look at how each personality type knows they’ve met their soulmate. 

INFP: You’ll know you’ve met your match when they accept you exactly as you are

INFPs are some of the most open-minded and non-judgmental people around. They march to the beat of their own drum, and living a life that’s fully aligned with their values is essential to their happiness. As an INFP, you’ll know you’ve met your match when they accept you as you are and encourage you to follow your heart.

ENFP: You’ll know you’ve met your match when they make life more exciting and colorful

ENFPs are the ultimate free-spirits. They’re constantly exploring different options with passion and excitement. They won’t compromise their life for just anyone, and they fall in love with people’s minds. As an ENFP, you’ll know you’ve met your match when being with them feels like the greatest adventure of all time.

INFJ: You’ll know you’ve met your match when you finally feel understood

INFJs are complex and unique. A lot goes on beneath the surface of these individuals that often goes unnoticed. INFJs can go decades feeling misunderstood, and it’s rare for them to meet people with whom they share a deep connection. As an INFJ, you’ll know you’ve met your match when they patiently peel back your many layers, and you finally feel like someone “gets” you.

ENFJ: You’ll know you’ve met your match when you get back as much as you give

ENFJs are givers. It’s simply in their nature to check on others, particularly those they care about. ENFJs love helping people, and they don’t do it because they expect something back. But healthy relationships are all about balance. As an ENFJ, you’ll know you’ve met your match when it’s a two-way street, and they support you as much as you support them.

ENTJ: You’ll know you’ve met your match when you make the ultimate team

ENTJs are known for having high standards. They can end up being single for long periods of time purely because they are highly selective when it comes to dating and relationships. As an ENTJ, you’ll know you’ve met your match when they make you a better person, and you go above and beyond to help each other achieve your goals. 

INTJ: You’ll know you’ve met your match when logic goes out the window

INTJs are arguably the most measured and calculated personality type. They have an uncanny ability to see how things play out far into the future. As an INTJ, you’ll know you’ve met your match when you can’t help but listen to your heart rather than your head. They might not fit perfectly into your ten-year plan, but you’re prepared to work it out.

INTP: You’ll know you’ve met your match when you try to understand the concept of love

INTPs are inquisitive personality types who like to analyze concepts from different angles. Love can be a powerful and confusing feeling for INTPs because they find it difficult to understand their own emotions. As an INTP, you’ll know you’ve met your match when you obsess over the concept of love and try to make sense of it.

ENTP: You’ll know you’ve met your match when they challenge you in just the right way

ENTPs are strong personalities, and it takes a certain person to be able to handle them. Too much of a pushover, and an ENTP will get bored. Too feisty, and it’s too much fire for one relationship. Mental connection plays a major role in attraction for this personality type. As an ENTP, you’ll know you’ve met your match when they keep you on your toes by challenging you in a calm manner.

ISFJ: You’ll know you’ve met your match when they appreciate all the little things you do

ISFJs are known for making an effort. Whether it’s something small like dropping their partner at the train station or something bigger like organizing a surprise birthday party, ISFJs are the queens/kings of thoughtful gestures. But this is sometimes taken for granted. As an ISFJ, you’ll know you’ve met your match when they appreciate every little thing that you do for them.

ESFJ: You’ll know you’ve met your match when they make you feel cherished

ESFJs are caring and warm people. They’ll go out on a limb to make others feel comfortable and happy. But because of their focus on others, the needs of this personality type can sometimes go unmet. As an ESFJ, you’ll know you’ve met your match when they appreciate the effort you put in for them and they make you feel cherished. Feeling seen is essential for these social creatures.

ISTJ: You’ll know you’ve met your match when they take the time to discover your amazing personality

ISTJs are deeply loyal and reliable people. You’ll be hard-pressed to find personality types as trustworthy as ISTJs, and despite it being a rare trait, it’s sometimes underappreciated. ISTJs aren’t the kind of people to brag, and sometimes they can fly under the radar. As an ISTJ, you’ll know you’ve met your match when they look deeper and fully appreciate all your incredible traits. 

ESTJ: You’ll know you’ve met your match when they support you in reaching your goals

ESTJs are known for being highly efficient and productive; it’s simply a way of life for these ambitious individuals. As an ESTJ, you’ll know you’ve met your match when you find someone who not only appreciates and supports your work ethic but understands how important it is to you. While they’ll help you to relax when you’ve had a long day, they’ll also respect the goals that you have in life and be willing to help you reach them.

ISFP: You’ll know you’ve met your match when they make you feel both excited and grounded

ISFPs are creative adventurers. They follow their hearts and crave a life of passion. However, they appreciate having a partner who is a source of stability. As an ISFP, you’ll know you’ve met your match when they make you feel that unique combination of excited and grounded at the same time.

ESFP: You’ll know you’ve met your match when life is even more of an adventure with them by your side

ESFPs love to have fun. Life is never dull when this personality type is around, and they pursue one adventure after another. They’re naturally drawn to keeping their options open because this often feels most exciting. As an ESFP, you’ll know you’ve met your match when life feels like even more of an adventure with them by your side.

ISTP: You’ll know you’ve met your match when your heart overrides your head

ISTPs aren’t known for being in touch with their feelings. They are fiercely independent personality types, and falling in love can be a rollercoaster for these logicians. When they do fall in love, they fall hard. As an ISTP, you’ll know you’ve met your match when you start making decisions based on emotions rather than logic.

ESTP: You’ll know you’ve met your match when commitment feels natural

ESTPs value freedom more than anything else. They love having several options, and they can’t stand feeling tied down. With the right person, though, ESTPs won’t feel this way, and commitment is something that they’ll choose rather than avoid. As an ESTP, you’ll know you’ve met your match when committing to them feels natural rather than terrifying.   

Final thoughts on how to know when you’ve met your match

Meeting your ideal partner can be an exciting and fulfilling experience. But it can also be confusing. Some people just “know,” while others are less sure. By understanding your own personality type, you can now look for clues about what it feels like to be with the right person.

It’s important to keep in mind that a perfect match isn’t about meeting someone who is identical to you but rather someone who complements you. So don’t be afraid to embrace your differences and communicate openly to build a strong and lasting relationship. Trust your instincts and pay attention to how you feel when interacting with someone.

Once you’ve met your perfect match, it’s important to understand them. A big part of this is learning how they react to different situations. Why not impress them by learning how each of the 16 personality types deals with emotions?