People who are ENFJs make for some of the most wonderful romantic partners due to their endless warmth and charisma. Because of their engaging personalities, it's no wonder there are plenty of excellent romantic movie leads who embody ENFJ traits. Who wouldn't fall for the "protagonist" type?
Yet before digging deep into the list, let us first establish what being an ENFJ really means. According to Myers Briggs, ENFJ stands for someone who leads by Extroversion (E), Intuition (N), Feeling (F), and Judging (J). This combination of traits makes them terrific leaders as well as significant others. With that being said, what are the ten best examples of romantic movie characters who embody ENFJ traits? Keep reading to find out!
Elizabeth Bennet - Pride And Prejudice
Elizabeth Bennet from Pride and Prejudice is a classic ENFJ character. Perhaps one of the most notable characters throughout romantic literature, Elizabeth is a warm-hearted woman who is benevolent and giving to all those around her. As is the case for most ENFJs, when it comes to love they want to be able to wear their heart on their sleeve and give their all to their partner.
It is admirable how Elizabeth refuses to marry for financial gain and she will only ever accept someone's hand in marriage if she truly loves them back. Following her heart is Elizabeth's top priority, and her love story with Mr. Darcy is one of the most passionate relationships we've ever seen in fiction. Leave it to an ENFJ to supply us with all the spark!
Emma Woodhouse - Emma
Emma Woodhouse from Emma is another example of a classic literary character who is most definitely an ENFJ personality type. Emma is the kind of person who will place other people's needs well before her own. ENFJs feel as though their purpose in life is to guide others and lead them towards their fullest potential.
This is why Emma goes out of her way to change the lives of all those around her. Sometimes she gets so caught up in helping others that she completely neglects her own needs - one of the most common traits for the protagonist personality type.
Emily - The Corpse Bride
Emily from The Corpse Bride is without a doubt an ENFJ character. She is assertive with her wants and needs yet she also embodies all things pure and good-hearted. Although her heart no longer beats considering she is a corpse, it can still break into a million little pieces- And it does, once she discovers the fact that the love of her life is smitten for another woman.
Yet due to the selfless nature of the ENFJ, Emily lets them live happily ever after because she cares about their fulfillment. As mentioned previously, this type will place the happiness of others well before their own no matter how much it hurts them in the long run.
Oliver - Call Me By Your Name
Oliver from Call Me By Your Name is an ENFJ through and through. Charming, witty, and a bit of a flirt, he is able to captivate the entire city of Crema to the point where the whole town admires and adores him. Despite the fact that he has yet to come out of the closet, he is still assertive when it comes to his flirtations with Elio and he is strategic in his methods to gain his attraction.
Since ENFJs are so good with people, they will strike up a conversation with literally anyone they come across and talk to them as if they've known these strangers for decades. Oliver does this throughout the course of the film, and Elio can't help but admire the fact that he is able to so effortlessly charm the socks off of everyone around him. Classic ENFJ.
Peeta Mellark - The Hunger Games
Peeta Mellark is most definitely a member of the protagonist personality type. This is evident by his dedication towards Katniss where he is able to lift her up and help the woman of his dreams see her worth even in the midst of her greatest hurdles. Peeta will gladly die for Katness and he is willing to risk everything in order to ensure her protection.
Despite the fact that ENFJs have flirtatious tendencies, when it comes to their true love, they only have one. Peeta remains dedicated and loyal towards Katniss until the very end and his commitment to her is ultimately what helps her face all the turmoil she is exposed to during the Hunger Games.
Jesse - Before Sunrise
Jesse from Before Sunrise is a textbook ENFJ. As an extroverted feeler type, his character is extremely skilled with people. He knows how to make Celine feel comfortable and he helps her open up to him even though they are complete strangers. They don't know each other, yet Celine and Jesse feel as though they've been connected for ages.
This is because ENFJs aren't afraid to get deep with others on a personal level. Instead of having surface-level conversations, they get into discussions that really end up impacting others. This is why people are naturally drawn to ENFJs because they are so easy to open up to.
Summer - 500 Days Of Summer
Summer from 500 Days of Summer is often typed as an ENFJ, and it isn't too hard to see why. She is bubbly, outgoing, and has a unique sense of style that is very specific to her personality. Instead of trying to wear what everyone else wears in order to blend in, Summer picks her outfits based on what is most authentic to her.
ENFJs are all about leading that authentic lifestyle, and Summer stays true to herself even if her way of life is seen as odd by others. Tom is entranced by her warm and charming persona and she is able to help him open up in ways that he never thought he could.
Carrie Bradshaw - Sex And The City (THE MOVIE)
Carrie Bradshaw from Sex and the City has got to be an ENFJ personality type. When it comes to love, passion comes first and foremost. Everything else is secondary, and this is a common desire for ENFJs who need to have a serious spark with their partner in order for it to work out in the long run.
This MBTI® type has an "all or nothing" approach to life and if there aren't fireworks in the relationship, it simply isn't worth it.
Harvey Milk - Milk
Harvey Milk is often thought to be an ENFJ and we can certainly see why. His character, who of course is based on the real-life Harvey Milk, is the epitome of heroic. Due to his ENFJ idealism, he will dedicate his entire life to the cause that he is most passionate about.
Milk won't stop until he sees a brighter world with equal opportunity for everyone regardless of their sexual preference. His selfless heroism most certainly points to the possibility of Sean Penn's character being a "protagonist" personality type.
Jay Gatsby - The Great Gatsby
While in the novel by F. Scott Fitzgerald Jay Gatsby is a bit more mysterious and aloof, the 2013 film version of the character paints a picture of a man who is a bit more outgoing and people-oriented. If you were to look up the word "charming" in the dictionary, the name "Jay Gatsby" would be likely to show up right next to it. Jay is smooth, charismatic, and he leads by romance.
It's a total ENFJ move to throw a bunch of parties all with the hopes that the love of your life will one day attend. It was alll part of the plan. Classic ENFJ mentality.