Do You Feel Responsible for Others, Based on Your Personality Type

Some people naturally feel responsible for the well-being of others, and this can be draining on them sometimes. They don’t necessarily do this intentionally, it is an innate feeling which causes them to want to help others and feel naturally responsible for their happiness or in the very least their safety. Here is how likely you are to feel responsible for others, based on your personality type.

INFJ

INFJs do have a tendency to feel responsible for other people, especially the ones closest to them. Their sense of empathy is what causes them to take on this responsibility over others. INFJs might feel guilty if someone they love fails or if they are not there to help them succeed. They especially feel guilty if they cannot protect the people they care for, and so they often take this sense of responsibility onto themselves even when they shouldn’t.

ENFJ

ENFJs definitely take responsibility for others, and feel immense guilt if they feel as if they have failed someone. ENFJs care about their loved ones and so they want to be supportive and there for them. ENFJs often blame themselves if things go the wrong way, since they feel like they are responsible for everyone around them. This comes from a place of caring but it certainly makes them take on far more than they should feel responsible for.

INFP

INFPs don’t really feel responsible for others, only for themselves and their own actions. They don’t blame themselves if a person doesn’t behave as they should, unless it directly affects the INFP. When a person rejects the INFP they might take responsibility for this at first, wondering what they could have done differently. When it comes to most situations though, INFPs don’t blame themselves for not being able to change people or make them act a certain way, since they are very personal people who believe that people make their own choices in life.

ENFP

ENFPs definitely don’t feel responsible for the actions or needs of those around them. ENFPs don’t feel the need to take on other people’s responsibilities, since this feels like an invasive and a bit unnecessary. They will certainly be there to help and provide for their loved ones when they ask or show they are in need, but they don’t take this on without being asked to. ENFPs are independent people and they don’t really feel guilty about what other people do, unless it really is because of them for some reason.

INTJ

INTJs don’t often feel responsible for others, instead they simply want to take responsibility for themselves and their own actions. INTJs are often willing to help and provide for the people they love, but they don’t feel like this is something they are responsible for or need to do. For them it is about making the choice to help, but they don’t feel guilty if they were to choose differently. INTJs don’t expect others to be responsible for them, and so they don’t want that expected of them either.

ENTJ

ENTJs are independent people who logically realize that they are not obligated to those around them. At the same time ENTJs who have committed to someone or to building a family, might feel more responsible for others. They will feel a sense of obligating to perform and be efficient for those they love and are taking care of. They won’t feel responsible for the actions of these people or family members, but they do feel responsible for ensuring that they are taken care of.

INTP

INTPs don’t usually feel responsible for those around them, since they don’t feel like they should feel this way. Deep down they do sometimes struggle with feelings of guilt, especially when it comes to the people they love most. INTPs want to be able to help them, and sometimes the idea that they are the only ones who can help can make them feel obligated to do so. INTPs might logically realize that they are not responsible for others, but sometimes they can struggle with doubting this.

ENTP

ENTPs don’t often feel a sense of responsibility for others, since they are logical people. They often focus on the facts of the situation and can reasonable see that they cannot blame themselves for everyone else. ENTPs are independent people who take responsibility for themselves, and don’t believe in constantly feeling guilty for everyone else around them. They do care about their loved ones and will be there to help them, but they do this willingly not because they feel guilty about it.

ISTJ

ISTJs do sometimes feel responsible for the wellbeing of their family and their loved ones. ISTJs are providers and they naturally want to be able to take care of their family. They work hard to be responsible and to ensure that they can care for the practical needs of those around them. ISTJs do realize that they don’t have to do this, but they often feel a sense of pride in their ability to be someone who cares for others and is responsible for them.

ESTJ

ESTJs do often feel responsible for their loved ones and their family, and want to be able to care for them. ESTJs value being able to provide for the practical needs of those around them, wanting to do what they can to ensure they are cared for. For them it is important to be a responsible person and so they often feel the need to do whatever they can to help. Sometimes this means taking on the responsibility of their family, since they are the ones who are capable of this.

ISFJ

ISFJs definitely feel responsible for others, and even feel guilty if they cannot care for them. ISFJs take on the role of caretaker and work hard to be able to provide for those they love. If something isn’t right in their surroundings or household, the ISFJ can often blame themselves for this. They take on the responsibility of being able to care for everyone else and do whatever they can to make them happy and comfortable.

ESFJ

ESFJs definitely feel responsible for others, and this often comes from their strong sense of empathy. They want to be able to take care of their loved ones and do whatever they can to make them happy. For the ESFJ it is important to work hard to provide for their family, and so they take this responsibility onto themselves. ESFJs will feel guilty if they are not doing everything to take care of their family, and so they certainly feel a sense of responsibility for those around them.

ISTP

ISTPs are independent people who don’t naturally feel responsible for others. They realize that people make their own choices in life, and while they can help them by providing the facts, they cannot force them. ISTPs do what they can to spread the truth and will certainly help by giving people the right information. While they do this to help, after this they no longer feel a sense of responsibility for what people might do.

ESTP

ESTPs do sometimes feel responsible for their loved ones, and want to do what they can to help them. ESTPs are very focused on facts and knowledge and want to be able to spread this information. If they feel someone is ignorant than the ESTP does take the responsibility of educated this person into their own hands. After they have done their part to spread the correct information, the ESTP does their best to no longer feel a sense of responsibility over this person’s actions.

ISFP

ISFPs are independent people and so they don’t often focus on taking care of others and their needs. While they might not be focused on this it doesn’t mean they don’t occasionally feel guilty for not taking on other people as their own responsibility. ISFPs can blame themselves if someone abandons them or rejects them, feeling as if they could have done something to change the situation.

ESFP

ESFPs don’t naturally feel responsible for others, unless they decide to take them on as their own responsibility. ESFPs are independent people who make their own choices in life and don’t believe in allowing others decide for them. In most situations the ESFP doesn’t feel responsible for others and their actions, but this depends on the person. ESFPs often feel responsible for their children, and so they do work hard to help them make the right choices and live the best life they can.

 

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