I'm an Individualist!

[electricland]

Thanks to raithen, who is Evil Distracto Girl, I now know that I appear to be a Type 4:


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Among their Personal Growth Recommendations for me:

Avoid lengthy conversations in your imagination, particularly if they are negative, resentful, or even excessively romantic. These conversations are essentially unreal and at best only rehearsals for action—although, as you know, you almost never say or do what you imagine you will. Instead of spending time imagining your life and relationships, begin to live them.

Ouch. They're not wrong there.

I dunno, I have trouble with these things. Most of the questions could go either way. I sometimes think I'm answering the way I'd like to be rather than the way I really am.

(Offering this more introspection than the usual run of Internet quizzes, since, y'know, it's an institute and all.)

(Yeah, I noticed the "self-absorbed" part, too.)

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*nudge nudge*

[raithen.livejournal.com]

"Instead of spending time imagining your life and relationships, begin to live them. Ouch." They're not wrong there.

Hmm, now, *what* action could you take to actually begin living your life and relationships? Hmmm. I wonder. Could you possibly exchange some aeroplan points for a plane ticket? Hmmm. . . .

Oh, how goes the CV? *EG*

[raithen.livejournal.com]

who is Evil Distracto Girl

*sniff* I am so proud.

Also, I believe the saying goes "turn about is fair play."

And, finally, WHO gave me the LJ code again, miss Pot?

cheers!

[mrs-cake.livejournal.com]

Thanks, love, anything to pass some time!

Type Two: The helper
The caring, interpersonal type. Twos are empathetic, sincere, and warm-hearted. They are friendly, generous, and self-sacrificing, but can also be sentimental, flattering, and people-pleasing. They are well-meaning and driven to be close to others, but can slip into doing things for others in order to be needed. They typically have problems with possessiveness and with acknowledging their own needs. At their Best: unselfish and altruistic, they have unconditional love for others.

Funny. The whole first part I think is true...But self-sacrificing? I think not. Problems acknowledging my own needs? Not me. Unselfish? Boy, are they wrong...