ENTJ Loss: How the ENTJ Copes With the Many Forms of Loss
Loss is never really enjoyable to endure, even for those who can cope well with it. Having to deal with losing something or someone can be one of the most painful experiences. There are many different kinds of losses we can experience in life, sometimes this is death, other times it is simply a change which forces us to losing something meaningful. Whether it be a small loss or something major, experiencing letting go of something which was so important to you can be truly painful and for some it is overwhelming. Each person has their own way of processing these feelings, for some the idea of letting go hits them much harder and for others it is something they seem to handle much better.
For ENTJs loss and emotional situations can be somewhat difficult to process fully. While they are logical people who focus on getting things done and being as efficient as possible, that doesn’t describe what goes on internally. They can be great at putting on a strong face to the world, and they do find it more natural to focus on practical responses. That doesn’t mean INTJs enjoy change or are good at handling the emotions hit which comes from losing something or someone dear to them. ENTJs don’t find it easy to let go once they have made a serious connection, and so actually coping with loss is not the smoothest transition for them.
Accepting Loss
ENTJs are good at accepting the practical and logical aspects of something, even when it comes to loss. They won’t pretend like something didn’t happen and can logically see the reasoning behind things. They are good at accepting that the loss has occurred and know that they need to find ways of moving forward. They often focus on the practical and everyday solutions, and will figure out what they need to do in order to keep things working properly in their lives. ENTJs don’t believe in allowing emotions to prevent them from living their lives and so they don’t want any kind of loss to hold them back in life. While they might feel the loss deeply, the ENTJ likely won’t show this on the surface. Instead they try to continue with their lives, and if a problem arises from this loss they simply work out the most strategic ways to solve this. For the ENTJ it isn’t that they don’t care, they just find it easier to focus on what is logical and factual. When something happens the ENTJ wants to figure out the smartest way to navigate this situation, since dealing with the emotions just isn’t easy for them. They don’t really understand feelings since they don’t have proven answers and don’t always make complete logical sense. Feelings and not facts, and so the ENTJ tends to avoid focusing on them because of this.
For the ENTJ accepting the reality of the loss is not challenging, but accepting their emotional aftermath is. They don’t really know how to dive into these inner feelings, and so they often ignore them completely. They try to push aside the negative emotions they are experiencing, in hopes of focusing on things they can get done and solve. This can cause the ENTJ to appear cold or like they don’t feel emotions the same as others, but this is not true at all. ENTJs do experience the same pain that others do when they lose someone important, they just don’t show it outwardly the way that some people might. ENTJs appear rather focused and have a tendency to hide those feelings, but that doesn’t mean there isn’t a storm brewing inside of them.
Their Process
The initial response for the ENTJ is often to try and focus on the practical things which need to be done. They are naturals at taking charge and so they often try to work out what needs to be taken care of. They will appear to go into work mode, and won’t really be focused on the emotions surrounding the situation. Whether they lost someone they love, have ended a relationship, or simply have to let go of an important part of their lives, ENTJs are almost always going to focus on the most logical next step. They might keep busy by burying themselves into work, since this is something which brings them comfort and a sense of control. When the ENTJ feels like they have lost control because of this loss, they need to find things which they can take charge of and get done efficiently. This helps them to remain grounded and feel less like they are going to fall apart emotionally.
ENTJs can bury their feelings for a long period of time, and often struggle to express them to others. This doesn’t mean they are incapable of letting those emotions out or venting about them, they just need to find people they can trust. ENTJs often don’t easily feel safe expressing their emotions, as they can easily feel like someone is judging them for it. They usually see emotions like this as a weakness, and they don’t want people to look at them as weak or incapable. The ENTJ needs to find people who are supportive and who don’t feel the need to make them feel judged because they are hurting. They also don’t want to be smothered with sympathy, as this can actually make it worse.
Moving On
Moving on is often natural for the ENTJ, even when their loss is great. They know how to continue moving forward since their minds instantly go towards how to solve their problems. Being natural problem solvers and leaders makes the ENTJ good in a crisis situation. They don’t allow the emotions to prevent them from doing what they must, and so they can move on when something happens or when they lose something important. The ENTJ does struggle to completely let go, since they might hold onto the emotions without meaning to. The longer they go without processing those inner feelings, the more the ENTJ can feel these things building up.
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