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If you're on the dating scene, you may have seen Myers-Briggs types listed in people's dating profiles, and potential partners may have even asked you what your type is. But what does the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) mean when it comes to romance? If you’re curious about the romantic compatibility of different Myers-Briggs types, you’ve come to the right place. We’ll explain what the MBTI is and go through the most and least compatible matches for each personality type, so keep reading!
Things You Should Know
- Myers-Briggs types that share the same S-N type (Sensing or Intuition) tend to be most compatible with each other.
- Sharing two of the four traits further increases compatibility, especially if you and your partner are both Sensing/Judging, or Intuition/Feeling.
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