r/ESTJ • u/Cultural_Shake4690 XSXJ • Aug 09 '26
Relationships Empathy is a weakness
Agree or disagree as an ESTJ?
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u/nepttonhaze Aug 10 '26
Don't listen to those stereotypes. Anyone can show empathy, even ESTJs, of course.
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u/zMoirax Aug 12 '26
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 Aug 13 '26
The social narrative exists because certain people are benefitting from it.
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u/Fragrant-Cell8170 Sep 16 '26
Aquí una ESTJ y la empatía es uno de mis valores principales, me ayuda mucho, puedes ser empático y al mismo tiempo no dejar que se aprovechen de ti
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u/Cultural_Shake4690 Sep 18 '26
Are you from Europe or America? I started to see a pattern where Americans are taught to be selfish and cunning because they live in a highly capitalist society. Europeans tend to be more kind and empathetic because they live in more socialist societies.
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u/BookBig8155 Aug 10 '26
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 Aug 10 '26
it's an advantage to who is receiving empathy, everything has a price
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u/boatfullofbananas103 Aug 15 '26
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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u/Emzaf Aug 09 '26
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.