Think aloud
It doesn’t necessarily have to be a bad thing, but if you’re overly possessive, you might ruin it all. No one likes being controlled, especially in a relationship.
If you want to avoid running into a possessive person, this ranking of Myers-Briggs personalities might help you out a ton.
1. ESFJ
The first personality type on our list that ranks the highest in how possessive they are is ESFJ. This extroverted Myers-Briggs personality can sometimes get ahead of themselves.
ESFJs can sometimes rush things a bit which always leaves them in some kind of a mess. Also, they tend to be all over the place and can find it hard to settle down. Therefore, once they find their true love, it may be hard for them to let go.
2. ESFP
It’s needless to say that ESFPs are the life of the party. They’ll simply light up the whole room no matter where they go.
As for relationships, this doesn’t change much. They’ll constantly try to draw their partner’s attention towards them and proceed to give it back. However, if they somehow get ignored, they might turn a bit possessive as a result of this insult.
3. ENFJ
This is one of those cases where you don’t know what you’re doing wrong. This personality type adores their partner and wants to be there for them all the time.
Unfortunately, all of this devotion and enthusiasm might be misinterpreted. It’s common for people to think of it as clingy, dependent, or even possessive behavior.
4. ENFP
Just like ENFJ, this Myers-Briggs personality type may need a bit more explaining to do. People don’t always see their actions the same way they present them.
For example, ENFPs love sticking by their partner’s side in every situation. At first, it looks cute and harmless. However, as time progresses, their partners might fear they’ve just got the possessive one.
5. INFJ
As introverted personalities, it can be difficult for them to open up to people and flow into the romantic waters. But once they muster up the courage to do so, things start to change.
A profile that isn’t so keen on expressing their strong feelings gets the need to profess them very frequently. INFJs may not like someone else grabbing their partner’s attention because it’s so rare for them to have a connection on a deep level.
6. INFP
INFPs are not really different from INFJs when it comes to possessiveness in a relationship. However, they know when it’s time to back off and give their partner some air to breathe.
Even though they know their boundaries, they’re still high up on the list and ranking among the top ten. If you’re an INFP, try to keep it down a notch.
7. ISFP
When it comes to this personality type, they can also tend to get a little possessive of their partners. If a person they love doesn’t manage to give them full attention, it might bring up some problems.
Now, they’re not the crazy type of jealous or possessive, but they’ll most likely show how they feel. And this implies the constant nagging until they gain back the undivided attention!
8. ESTJ
Back to the extroverted personality types, we’d like to introduce ESTJ as somewhat possessive. Eight is just the right number and measure of their possessiveness.
This personality type won’t lose their mind if their partner decided to have a day off from their relationship. However, they’ll impose themselves as an excuse for just making sure of their partner’s well-being. All the time.
9. ESTP
An ESTP will normally show their possessive side when they lack something. It can be either love, trust, or attention.
This personality type has strong feelings about how a relationship should flow, but sometimes their great expectations can’t be quite met.
10. ISFJ
ISFJs aren’t the personality type that’s usually possessive. However, their partners just might get to see that side as well.
From time to time, they like to let their partner know who’s the one that should be getting the attention. As an introverted type, it’s hard having to share your loved ones with others when you’ve only got them!
11. ENTJ
Skipping down the ladder of the highest-ranked possessive personality types, we come across ENTJ. They’re fun, easy-going, and lighthearted.
It implies that they don’t usually hold a grudge if their partner’s been denying them their unconditional love. Yes, the possessive side can emerge from time to time, but nothing to be scared of.
12. INTJ
As we’re getting closer to the end of our list, we stumble upon one more introvert. This personality type appreciates spending their time alone, as you might’ve guessed.
They don’t have a problem with their loved ones having their own life and living it separately from them. It’s just hard for an INFJ to get possessive when they like their own bubble so much.
13. INTP
INTPs can be thankful for the serenity they have and the great level of trust they embed in their partners. If it wasn’t for this, things could be a lot more different.
Consequently, they don’t feel the need to show their possessive side, or even have one. They’re completely fine with their partners’ choice and choose peace and content over stressing at any time.
If something’s not fitting, they’ll handle a breakup pretty well.
14. ISTP
Some of the extroverted types are mistaken for being possessive because they only cared a bit too much. However, with an ISTP, it’s a bit different.
They don’t show their emotions often, so possessiveness doesn’t even come into the picture. This just might be why people perceive them as cold-hearted at times. Ouch!
15. ISTJ
As someone who greatly values themselves and their precious time, ISTJs will carefully choose their partners.
This is definitely a good thing since they won’t have a reason to become possessive. All it takes for this personality type to be happy is trust between them and their partner.
16. ENTP
Last but not least, ENTP is in the last place on the whole list. Could you say it’s a good thing? Well, for this personality type, it certainly is.
Their partners get a fair share of space, attention, trust, and love. It seems as if they keep that balance quite effortlessly which, in the end, works out best for them.
