Personality Test:(choose the most applicable answer to each of the questions below)
1. Imagine a great date. What does it include? Just about anything is great as long as your date seems comfortable and you can just focus on getting to know each other. Something new and adventurous. A hike, trip to a museum, or night out dancing would all be fun as long as there is the chance to grow. You would love to have a dinner party or go out to eat with a group of friends and see how your partner fits in with the group - you know they'll get along great. Reservations at a classic restaurant, good wine that complements the meal and nice weather for a stroll in the park - you're all about the details. 2. Your idea of the perfect partner is: Someone like you who craves excitement and can show you new things. Someone like you who will help create a life full of love and eventually a family. Someone who complements you by softening your rough edges and teaches you to see new perspectives. Someone who complements you by driving you to always do your best. 3. Everyone has flaws. Which of yours causes the most trouble in personal relationships? I am a pragmatic person, but sometimes I am a little too direct in how I approach things. There have been times when I have spoken too harshly or been rather stubborn. I can almost always see the big picture, but sometimes hesitate to take action. In high-stress situations, I sometimes fall apart and am difficult to be around. I am very social and typically a great friend and family member. I tend to spread myself a bit thin though, and end up disappointing people from time to time. I find myself avoiding difficult discussions and introspection. This sometimes means that small problems really start to build up in my relationships. 4. I value my times alone because: It provides a nice break from my typical lifestyle. Surrounding myself with interesting, supportive people is important to me, so I have to remember to take time out for myself. It allows me to think about my own needs and desires. I naturally try to help others and please the people around me, so times alone helps me regenerate. I do well on my own because I enjoy making decisions and moving forward individually, I am able to keep growing without hesitation, whereas in a team I have to consider what is best for everyone. Times alone helps me focus. Alone time is a chance for me to be spontaneous and explore the world on my own terms. If I want to read a new book and relax, I can do that, and if I want to take a long drive and see where it leads me, I can do that too. 5. Which of the following best describes your long-term goals? I want to learn. Travelling, meeting new people, and taking in new experiences are all very important to my happiness. I want to progress. I want to make an impact on the world around me and am willing to work hard for my success. I want to build a family, whatever that looks likes. Whether my family includes children, my spouse, or a group of friends whom I really love, I want to be surrounded with people who inspire and challenge me. I want to help. In both big and small ways, I want to be a positive influence on the people around me. I want to appreciate and show gratitude for what I have. 6. Which animal can you most relate to? A dependable, hard-working horse. A free-spirited, explorative bird. A patient, loving cat. A loyal, loveable dog. 7. For me, the toughest thing about romance is: I can get bored or restless if the relationship or my partner is not exciting enough. I sometimes feel claustrophobic spending a lot of time with just one person. I've had a hard time finding someone who really understands me. I tend to let people walk on me and sometimes feel taken advantage of in relationships. 8. For my birthday, I would love to receive a gift that is: Thoughtful and meaningful. Simple or practical. Something I wouldn't buy for myself. Something I could share like a great meal or concert tickets. 9. The best kind of communication is: Efficient and open. I avoid playing games at all costs and am as direct as possible to avoid misunderstandings. Mutual. I think listening well is an essential part of effective communication. Natural. I don't like to force heavy discussions and I avoid confrontation when possible. Ongoing. A relationship is built on constant communication and the people I'm close to know they can speak with me about anything. 10. One of my biggest fears is: Being all alone. Disappointing the people I love. Stagnating. Losing control of my future. 11. The word that best describes me is: Helpful. Determined. Warm. Enthusiastic. 12. I am most talkative when: Trying to grasp or teach new concepts and ideas. In a leadership position. Problem solving. In good company. 13. I tend to be bothered by people who: Don't follow through. Are needlessly rude. Are narrow-minded. Are selfish. 14. My career is important to me because it: Keeps me grounded. Empowers me to make decisions. Provides me with clear goals. Gives me stability and a way to take care of my loved ones and myself. 15. To me, art is: Decoration. An expression of talent and perspective. Exciting and fascinating. A way of communicating thoughts. 16. I consider myself creative in the sense that: I can always see multiple ways of handling a situation or appealing to someone. I tell great stories and can keep a conversation exciting. I'm rarely bored and always find fun ways to spend my time. I am an excellent problem solver and can visualise solutions vividly. 17. I tend to be most rational: When there is a crisis and I need to help. When trying to understand a complicated situation. Almost always. I tend to trust feelings and instincts more than logic. 18. In terms of organisation: I believe a lot of my success comes from my sense of organisation. I can accomplish a lot without planning out too much. I'm best at planning events, and keeping my own life in order. I like to plan and schedule, but it's sometimes harder for me to take action. 19. To describe my level of energy I would say: It is high, so I like to keep busy. I think I have good energy and am able to pass it on to others. I am moderately energetic, but fairly adaptable depending on my atmosphere. I may not always seem energetic, but am very efficient at getting things done. 20. I would like people to see me as: A team player and empathetic person. Admirable with a good head on my shoulders. Caring and interesting. Exciting and inspiring.
Sue Lea & Louise Sanderson
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