Here’s How You Handle Bullying, Based on Your Personality Type

Bullying is never something we enjoy experiencing, or even witnessing. Some people cope with this differently, while others respond by fighting back. No one should have to endure being bullied, but it does happen regardless. Here is how each personality type most likely handles bullying.

 

INFJ

INFJs often struggle when they experience bullying, as they are tender hearted people. They can sometimes blame themselves, especially during their younger years. The INFJ might internalize the pain of being bullied, feeling like if they were someone else they wouldn’t have to endure this. They are caring and strong people, but at the same time they can be rather hard on themselves. Bullying definitely brings more doubt into the life the INFJ, making it hard for them to really feel worthy of others love.

ENFJ

ENFJs definitely struggle when they are bullied, since they want to be liked and appreciated by others. The young ENFJ can often blame themselves, feeling like they should be better than they are. It really does hurt them on a deep level, causing the ENFJ to doubt themselves in ways that they shouldn’t. They can also become rather defensive for a while after their experience, wanting to keep people at a distance so they don’t get hurt once again. The bullied ENFJ definitely blames themselves at first, but will ultimately feel like they need to protect themselves instead of allowing this to continue.

INFP

Bullying definitely affects the INFP on a deep and truly painful level. They are caring and sensitive people, who try to be kind to others. Whether they witness bullying or experience it themselves, it certainly leaves a mark on the INFP. They don’t like seeing people who are capable of such cruelty to others, and often struggle to truly understand it. INFPs who are bullied will often retreat inward, trying to escape what is happening by living inside of their inner worlds. Instead of having to face this again, the INFP will likely be rather defensive and will build up protective walls.

ENFP

The experience of being bullied is something that hits the ENFP very hard, especially since they do desire to be liked by others. When someone dislikes the ENFP they can sometimes take it as a challenge to change their minds. When the ENFP is bullied by someone, they take this very personally instead of realizing that it is fully the other persons fault. ENFPs often hold onto this experience for a long time, and it might make them a much more defensive person. They can be a bit nervous around new friends, afraid that the situation might go downhill.

 

INTJ

INTJs can often behave one of two ways when they experience bullying. The first option is to retreat completely and simply dive into their own inner worlds. Instead of dealing with the bully they just ignore their existence, not really concerned with them. The other option is that the INTJ decides to fight back, which often means they want to tear the bully down and expose them for what they are. INTJs are people of action, and they often try to find a solution to problems that are in front of them. Like anyone else being bullied does bother them, they simply want to find a way to overcome it.

ENTJ

ENTJs often become defensive and fight back when they experience bullying. They try to find a way to problem solve, instead of simply endure the situation. ENTJs don’t like backing down from people, even from a young age. The ENTJ who is bullied might try to find a way to take that person down, so that they are no longer going to target the ENTJ. While the situation often upsets them, ENTJs can usually find ways to overcome these struggles by practical means. They don’t like simply wallowing in their sadness, and they rarely back down to someone.

INTP

INTPs who endure bullying can either find a way to knock that person down a peg, or simply ignore what is going on. INTPs don’t really like paying attention to someone who is trying to bully them, and sometimes they don’t even recognize it. They are often caught up in their own rich inner worlds, and this causes other people to be much less interesting to them. INTPs don’t like wasting energy on people who aren’t valuable to them, so most bullies are simply a joke in their minds. When the INTP does endure serious bullying, they often try to find a way to make it stop by exposing that person. They can become very defensive after this experience, building up walls to protect themselves from untrustworthy people.

ENTP

When the ENTP is bullied they often try and find a way to figure out why it is happening and work to solve the problem. They often take on bullying as a challenge in some ways and don’t like backing down. The bullied ENTP will often respond with jokes that demean the bully, but in some cases this makes their situation worse. They don’t like to simply cower down to others, especially since they have a somewhat argumentative nature. ENTPs will try to take down the bully if they must, by turning others against them. They can often be skilled at finding ways around these types of problems, but that doesn’t mean it doesn’t hurt and bother them internally.

 

ISTJ

ISTJs often know how to fit in and blend in, which helps them avoid bullying most of the time. When the ISTJ does encounter bullying it can cause them to retreat away from people entirely. They don’t like dealing with this type of drama, and will hope to avoid it. When it seems the ISTJ cannot simply ignore the person bullying them, they will often try to make their boundaries very clear. ISTJs who have been bullied often want to avoid people even more than usual. Feeling like it is a waste of their energy to open up to people who might just turn out to be lacking in value.

ESTJ

ESTJs often combat bullying by being a bit aggressive themselves. They don’t like being pushed around and often attempt to scare the bully by fighting back. ESTJs can often stand up for themselves without fear, since they don’t allow people to simply silence them. When the ESTJ has been bullied they often become even sterner towards others, making sure they prove that they aren’t going to be pushed around. They set these clear boundaries before connections are even made, just to make it known that they are not to be messed with.

ISFJ

ISFJs often have a hard time when they experience bullying, since they are caring and compassionate people. They want to be liked by others, especially their loved ones, and being bullied can actually be shameful for them. ISFJs who endure bullying often blame themselves at first, feeling like they could have done something to make that person like them. Eventually the ISFJ will likely come to realize they did nothing wrong, but during their younger years it can cause them a lot of pain.

ESFJ

ESFJs who have been bullied often internalize this feeling at first, feeling embarrassed and like they have done something wrong. They often blame themselves for a lot of things that go wrong, and have a hard time when others dislike them. As the ESFJ gets older though the bullying experience might make them defensive, as they struggle to really trust others because of it. When the ESFJ has been bullied they are fearful that it might happen again, so they might be a more defensive and stern version of themselves.

 

ISTP

ISTPs are often happier on by themselves, which helps them avoid bullying at times. They distance themselves and can often appear mysterious and cool to others. While some are drawn to the ISTP because of this, bullies can sometimes see this behavior as a challenge. When the ISTP encounters bullying they often try to brush it off at first, but ultimately ISTPs can have a way of coming at things from an unexpected manner. They aren’t afraid of being challenged by someone and often know how to stand their ground.

ESTP

The ESTP who is bullied often becomes combative and even a bit angry. They will defend themselves and might develop a rather bad attitude as a way to keep others away. ESTPs don’t like dealing with bullying but they aren’t likely to just back down from it. They might look back on their experiences in a learning way, realize that sometimes people just cannot be trusted. ESTPs are unlikely to back down from a bully, usually they stand up for themselves regardless of the results.

ISFP

ISFPs really don’t handle bullying all that well, since they dislike this type of cruelty. Whether they endure bullying themselves, or witness is happening to someone else, ISFPs struggle with these experiences. They truly don’t understand how people can be so hateful and mean to others, and often feel this very deeply. ISFPs are often likable and kind people, so they will try to enlist the help of a friend when they have a bully after them. ISFPs simply struggle to understand and overcome the feelings attached to being bullied, since they have sensitive hearts.

ESFP

ESFPs are often seen as the life of the party, which is why they usually avoid bullies. There are times however when the bully sees their popularity as something to attack. When the ESFP is bullied they often seek the aid of their friends in order to battle against this situation. At first it can upset them, since they want to be liked by others. In the end ESFPs usually stand up for themselves, as well as enlisting their friends to help them in these situations.

 

 

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