r/ESTJ XSXJ 23d ago

Relationships Empathy is a weakness

Agree or disagree as an ESTJ?

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u/Emzaf ESTJ LSE 23d ago

Disagree. Well balanced people are my favorite type...nearly equal levels of logic and feelings. Those are superskills that need to be developed over time.

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u/AndyGeeMusic ESTJ 23d ago

Disagree, most of the time I think it is a strength

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u/RegyptianStrut 23d ago

Are you insane lol -ISTJ

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u/Conscious_Patterns 23d ago

What are we without empathy?...

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u/nepttonhaze INFP 23d ago

Don't listen to those stereotypes. Anyone can show empathy, even ESTJs, of course.

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u/BookBig8155 ESTJ 6w5 22d ago

Disagree. This is a horrible take. Empathy is a skill everyone needs to learn. It is a multifaceted skill and can be used in any situation.

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u/GroundbreakingAct388 ESTJ 23d ago

it's an advantage to who is receiving empathy, everything has a price

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u/emilio2wasted 22d ago

Sensitivity is a weakness

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u/zMoirax 20d ago

Being attached to social narratives is a weakness. Having empathy or developing it as a skill isn't.

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u/Cultural_Shake4690 XSXJ 20d ago

The social narrative exists because certain people are benefitting from it.

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u/boatfullofbananas103 ESTJ 359 18d ago

Disagree.

People think were heartless, but its them that doesnt realise how we operate. Were just VERY good at dividing work mode from every other mode.

e.g. In my choir, I manage hard on all things musical. I will judge their application and abilities and will order rehearsals accordingly, but I will NEVER do the same with their humanity. After rehearsal, Im no longer their superior; they are mine. I hold no authority over anyone and we all become regular equal footed human beings.

Good empathy is the ability to not let go of that humanity.

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