Friendships

As friends, Campaigners (ENFPs) are cheerful and supportive. They’re nearly always up for a little lighthearted banter – or a deep, heartfelt, emotional discussion about anything and everything.

Generous and giving, Campaigners have much to offer in the realm of friendship. At times, however, they may struggle with a suspicion that they care more about their friends than their friends care about them – a suspicion that can leave these sociable, warmhearted personalities feeling more than a little lonely.

The Adventure of Friendship

Imaginative and upbeat, Campaigners know how to transform even the most ordinary moments into a special occasion. And for these personalities, nearly any opportunity to spend time with friends is a special occasion. Campaigners cherish their friends, and they’d hate to take a single moment together for granted.

As you might expect, Campaigners’ sociable energy can be a magnet for other outgoing personality types. But their warmth and sincerity draws all sorts of people out of their shells, and many Campaigners feel drawn to befriend people who are relatively shy or reserved.

Attracted to depth and nuance, people with this personality type find it gratifying to watch someone gradually open up and reveal their innermost thoughts and feelings. And with their unique combination of sensitivity and enthusiasm, Campaigners can help quieter friends feel understood and accepted – and not a little exhilarated.

In Too Deep

From the outside, it might seem that friendship comes easily to these personality types – and to some extent, it does. But that doesn’t mean that Campaigners always experience the deep, meaningful relationships that they long for.

Some people simply don’t want to open up emotionally in the way that Campaigners crave. Others may turn out to be closed-minded or judgmental in ways that don’t match their values. To Campaigners, it can sometimes seem as if the rest of the world were satisfied with superficial, casual relationships. In these moments, they can’t help but wonder whether their deep longing for human connection is just too much for other people to handle.

Campaigners’ idealism can also cause issues within their close friendships. This personality type is known for going to great lengths to be caring and helpful, and Campaigners take pride in being unfailingly generous with their energy, time, money, attention, and emotions. But, at times, Campaigners may give so much to their friendships that they can’t meet their own needs. Unfortunately, even between the dearest of friends, this sort of imbalance can create resentment and misunderstanding.

Making Life Spectacular

Fortunately, Campaigners’ emotional sensitivity enables them to respond not only to their friends’ needs but also to their own. Once Campaigners learn to balance their desire to help others with their need to stay true to themselves, they can bring the full strength of their empathy, curiosity, and joy to their friendships. And the adventures that Campaigners share with their friends are the stuff that a good life is made of.