ENTP Feelings & Emotions: How the ENTP Handles Inner Feelings
Many personality types more ruled by thinking and logic become stereotyped as unfeeling. They can appear cold and distant when in truth, there is so much more to them. Each persona possesses the capacity for logic but also inner emotions and feelings. They might not always allow those feelings to control their choices. They may even be afraid to embrace them. Regardless, they still experience these emotions and feelings inside of them, sometimes even stronger than people realize or recognize.
They Tend to Deflect Emotions
ENTPs do have a tendency to deflect when it comes to emotions or emotional conversations. They don’t find it natural to connect with people’s feelings since they don’t really know how to respond. When the situation goes too far into emotions or feelings, the ENTP tends to find ways of deflecting. They often use humor to avoid complex emotional situations, not knowing how else to deal with them. This isn’t because the ENTP doesn’t feel things or care about others. It is simply because these types of situations can be a bit frightening and uncomfortable for them. This is simply because emotions are more challenging for the ENTP to process and find responses to. Instead of accepting these feelings, they might find it easier to make jokes and deflect with humor.
Logic and reason are just more natural for the ENTP. These are things they can understand and utilize without confusion. They look at facts and information and find the right answers and responses to these things. When it comes to emotions, the ENTP can be anxious and unsure of how to really respond, especially since they don’t want to upset the people they love at all. ENTPs sometimes feel like avoiding responding in emotional ways or expressing these inner feelings is a safer way of dealing. ENTPs become uneasy when they need to open up about things, often disliking the idea of being vulnerable. They don’t want to feel judged for expressing their emotions, so they try to avoid it entirely. ENTPs do try to deflect in playful or comedic ways so that it doesn’t upset anyone. They won’t do this aggressively. Instead, they will continue to make jokes and use their sense of humor as a means of avoiding the more emotional connections.
They Care Deeply
ENTPs actually do care deeply about their loved ones, and for them, their focus on emotions is often outward. They might not use their extraverted feeling (Fe) as one of their stronger functions, but it isn’t their weakest of functions either. Since it is in their tertiary placement, ENTPs have somewhat of a grasp on this feeling function. They can often pay attention to the emotions of others and care about helping them improve their lives. They might not want to focus completely on those feelings, but they will try to help by finding more practical means of taking care of the people close to them. ENTPs want to improve themselves constantly, but they also care about making a difference for the people around them.
For the ENTP, it isn’t always easy to show how deeply they care since the idea of being open and vulnerable can be a bit frightening for them. They don’t like feeling as if they have been exposed too much, especially if it might be perceived the wrong way. While it might not be natural for them, ENTPs can express themselves better than most people think. They will sometimes do their best to overcome these fears and share themselves with someone they trust and care for. These moments may not be constant since they try to prioritize logic, but they are still there from time to time. ENTPs care deeply about those around them, even if they don’t constantly feel like showering them with outward expressions of these emotions and feelings.
ENTPs Don’t Actually Let Go Easily
While ENTPs might not be the most outwardly emotional people, they have deep emotions that are hard to let go of. Once the ENTP cares for someone, this is something that will last and something they don’t easily move on from. Their connections and bonds to others are valuable and meaningful for them. When the ENTP has developed strong feelings towards someone, they don’t readily let go of these emotions. While people might see them as less emotional people, that doesn’t mean they don’t still feel things in ways that cannot be easily seen. When it comes to their inner emotions, the ENTP does hold onto feelings for a long time, especially ones attached to something very personal and important to the ENTP. They won’t easily pick up and move on from those feelings, likely harboring them inside for a long time.
Some of this can be because ENTPs don’t easily dive into their own emotions, so it can be difficult for them to process what is happening inside. Without taking the time to process their feelings and understand them, the ENTP will likely have a hard time letting go when they should. They might avoid these feelings for so long that they find it difficult to understand what is happening inside. This avoidance sometimes strengthens their feelings since they bottle them up for a long time. ENTPs don’t do this intentionally. It just can feel overwhelming to process these inner feelings like some personality types seem capable of.
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