ENFPs are the campaigners of the MBTI world. They are free-spirited and often described as witty and charming. However, ENFP 4w5 is different from the stereotype.

In this article, we’ll look at the ENFP 4w5 and what you can expect from them.

Who is the ENFP 4w5?

ENFP 4w5s are sensitive people with a touch of logic. They care a lot about themselves and their identity. While this might be true, ENFP 4w5s are also very curious people. If they have a strong wing, they will find pleasure in research and other abstract concepts. This is in line with their already strong intuition.

Type 4 is not the most common enneagram type for ENFPs. That title goes to type 7. However, type 4 is also not a rarity. ENFP 4w3 is more common than ENFP 4w5.

Type 4 complements their introverted feeling (Fi) function. So, it comes more naturally to ENFPs. However, the presence of type 5 as a wing and type 4 to some extent distorts the typical traits of an ENFP.

ENFP 4w5s has an equal chance of being assertive and turbulent.

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What is the Core Desire of the ENFP 4w5?

The core desire of the ENFP 4w5 is to be unique or different. To achieve this, they try to do things differently using the information they have gathered.

The study or gathering of such information is usually possible because of their wing. They are also on a quest for self-identity.

What is the Core Fear of the ENFP 4w5?

The core fear of the ENFP 4w5 is to be seen as ordinary or insignificant. ENFP 4w5s want to stand out for some reason. This might be their fashion, understanding of the world, or their knowledge.

How they choose to combat this fear will depend on the particular individual.

How the 4w5 Changes Some of the Natural Tendencies of the ENFP

1.   More Introverted

ENFPs are introverted extroverts. However, ENFP 4w5s are so much more introverted. It’s not surprising that they are usually mistyped as INFPs or ISFPs.

This means that most ENFPs will find love being alone. They will spend this time feeding their curiosity, doing research, or just lazying around. While this is true, ENFP 4w5s are still ENFPs.

Thus, they will need to go out to recharge their batteries occasionally.

2.   More Stubborn towards their Values

ENFP’s secondary function is the introverted feeling (Fi) function. This function compels them to make decisions based on their internal value system. Thus, ENFPs only make decisions that seem right to them.

With the ENFP 4w5s, this is heightened. ENFP 4w5s religiously follow their convictions and values. For them to deviate from them, something really serious has to happen.

3.   Slight Improvement in Managing Their Finances

Balancing the budget and spending frugally is not something that ENFPs are known for. However, ENFP 4w5s might be slightly different.

Type 5 craves self-sufficiency. They want to be independent. ENFP 4w5s will have this urge. This will naturally make them pay more attention to their finances.

If their wing is strong, this will be more pronounced. If it’s not, then you might barely notice the improvement.

4.   Drawn Towards Creativity and Education

ENFPs are creative people. Just like INFPs, their expressive works come with a lot of warmth and emotions. This is very similar to the ENFP 4w5s. They might also be drawn to other forms of creativity such as music.

Because ENFP 4w5s are curious people, some might also be drawn to education or teaching. The extent to which this applies might depend on other factors such as their background.

However, creativity will play a vital role in their lives.

5.   More Self-Conscious

Type 4s are on a quest to find their true identity. ENFP 4w5s will also have this urge. This will make them more self-conscious. The benefit here is that they learn more about themselves. They will be painfully aware of their flaws and strengths.

In this regard, ENFP 4w5s might look more like the INFJ.

Their self-consciousness is also a direct effect of being part of the shame triad.

New Weaknesses of the ENFP 4w5

1.   Self-Absorbed

All type 4s are going to struggle with being self-absorbed. ENFP 4w5s are the same. Thus, they usually are in their own world. In their world, their emotions, feelings, and problems are more important than everyone else.

If things are going well, they might feel special or favored. This creates problems for them. Their loved ones might feel disconnected from them during this period. They might also become more temperamental and look very selfish.

2.   Detached

ENFP 4w5s might also struggle with feeling detached from those they care about. This is because of type 5. Type 5 is more interested in investigating and observing interesting data.

Thus, ENFP 4w5s might be alone for hours just focusing on their hobbies. While this might be fun for them, it can and will put a strain on their relationship with their family.

As with most things, striking a balance is important.

3.   Complacency

Type 4 and type 5 have a tendency to spend more time in their heads. They might have amazing ideas to share. However, they usually don’t have the energy for that. This is the same for ENFP 4w5.

While they will struggle with being action-oriented, it will not nearly be as bad as an INFJ 4w5 or INFP 4w5.

Regardless, this can be a hindrance to their development.

4.   Fear+Shame Triad

Type 4 is part of the shame triad. This simply means that they access their emotions through shame. To avoid this, type 4 focuses on their imaginations or talents. Type 5 accesses their emotions through fear.

So, what you get with the ENFP 4w5 is a person who wants to be accepted with streaks of fearfulness.

They are extremely self-conscious and hyper-aware of people’s opinions about them.

ENFP 4w5 in the Workplace

ENFPs love a workplace or career that challenges them and uses their creativity. They also value flexibility in their workplace. ENFPs are one of the types more likely to favor remote work.

ENFP 4w5s are similar, though with more emphasis on creativity. They want to express themselves at work. This is one way they can stand out. Because their wing is type 5, they might also love careers that involve learning and teaching.

To get the best out of the ENFP 4w5, put them in a role that gives them flexibility and allows them to express their uniqueness.

Best Careers for the ENFP 4w5

• Writer
• Graphic Designer
• Psychologist
• Nurse
• Pharmacist
• Musician
• Actor/Actress
• Fashion Designer
• Interior Designer
• Dentist
• Physician
• Professor
• Chef

Worst Careers for the ENFP 4w5

• Lawyer
• Judge
• Paralegal
• Military officer
• Plumber
• Carpenter

Famous/Fictional Characters that are ENFP 4w5

• Penelope Garcia (Criminal Minds)
• James Acaster
• Brook Soso (Orange is the new Black)
• Gabriel Garcia Marquez
• Isabelle (Dreamers)
• Agatha (The Great Budapest Hotel)
• Lizzie Samuel (The Great walking dead)
• Abby (Atypical)