Thursday, January 12, 2012

Who are you? Really>


Who are you really?

I have separated people in to a type. These categories are meant for you to identify who you are in your relationship and also to help you identify who you are dating, breaking up with, or seeking. By knowing the type of person you are or pointing out who you are generally attracted to, you can pin point the
behavior attached to the “type” and then we can research what it is that your doing to sabotage your life as a couple.
The key here is honesty. I firmly believe the statistics that say people lie in one form or another several times a day. Never ever never lie to yourself. It may make it easier to do this exercise if you look at the categories while facing a mirror. Your facing yourself; now tell the truth. It may be ugly it may be embarrassing but until your honest with yourself you will never be in a functioning relationship.
The categories are pretty specific and self explanatory.

Note: If more than a few people have called you a stalker, even jokingly, then you are probably a stalker.
A true friend will point out your crazy and try to get you to talk about it so admit it so we can move on.

1- The Sucker – This person is nice, very nice; too nice. He/she goes out of their way to pay for everything, say super supporting things, care for the other person physically, mentally and financially. They do it without requesting anything from the partner. They get no praise or appreciation.
2 - “Special” - This guy/girl is awesome, great, fantastic. They are doing so well they don't need anything or anyone including a partner. They are royalty to themselves and expect to be treated that way. Anything less and they can't believe the nerve. This person creates and participates with 100% energy given to as much drama as possible. They are better than anyone else and they don't care who knows it.

3 – The cling on – This one breaths your oxygen. They cant live without you and they want you to know it. They are not shy about letting other people or animals know how much they need you. They will show up at your job, at your parents house, at your night out with friends. You may need a restraining order if you try to break up with this one.

4 – Martyr – This person does it all. Anything and everything is taken care of. He /she is tireless in their efforts to do any an all tasks. The problem is they also complain regularly about doing it “all.” They are also relentless in letting you and anyone with ears know how much they do for you. This control freak dominates with coordinating schedules and eliminating things from your life “they” feel you don't need.

5 – The BFF – This is your best friend forever with forever being the operative word here. This is the person who always seems to be hanging around when you need something. To be fair he/she is there when you need them in proper bff fashion. You can call on them anytime for a flat tire or a broken heart. Now try to get into a relationship with someone outside of the duo. This love triangle will break you. Your best friend will do whatever It takes to point out the less than perfect in your mate. They will show up on dates accidentally and forget to tell you the message when your date calls. This is a wedge that will kill desire. Your bff has a crush on you and will never let anyone in.

6 – Savior – You can't help but bring home strays. Stray animals or stray people. These boyfriends/girlfriends will date anyone that needs a place to stay, some money, help of any kind. Why do you need to date them? If you have the desire to help others do it, just don't take them home.

7 – Invisible – The invisible man/woman simply exists. They don't participate in the relationship at all. Either they don't know how or simply don't care, the reason is not important. This non partner feels that breathing is all that is necessary for you to continue to see them. No effort whatsoever, and what is worse is they never understand your frustration at the lack of input and energy it takes to make another person feel important, loved and cared for.

8 – The Historian – This record keeper keeps track of everything that has ever happened in your relationship. They have archives of arguments, faults and negative situations at their disposal. They unleash their arsenal whenever you disagree. They feel throwing the past up in your face somehow makes the fight more meaningful. They will also bring up your past relationships, what your parents and friends said in the past and somehow insert all of that into whatever is happening now.

9 - The Downer – The glass half empty fun killer. This partner will find the ironic, sadistic, depressing, mean, angry or sad in every situation. The happier the occasion the sadder it is according to this joy breaker. It doesn't concern them how upsetting this is to you because they have to let you know what is wrong. Misery loves company so don't share your hopes, desire or ambition with this partner without expecting the worse.

10 – Daddy's Little Girl/Momma's Boy – This has a “Psycho” ring to it. The obsession that Norman Bates has with his mother is so unhealthy that, to put it lightly, it hinders his ability to have a meaningful relationship. You or your mate may not be a killer but this does not make a good partner. The key to this identity is the comparison to your parents. This person idolizes their parents so much that he or she wants to date them. They constantly compare you to their great mom or dad and become too disappointed if you don't measure up. This person will also break up with you if mom or dad do not approve of the relationship. They are still attached to the umbilical cord.

11 – The Spy – This person puts James Bond to shame. They can hack into your computer, break into your facebook page and decipher your passwords. They secretly break into your phone read your texts and “interview” your friends and family regularly to make sure you remain under tight surveillance. They don't discuss any breach in your security because they either feel they are saving you from yourself or even though they are acting crazy they are sane enough to know you would probably leave them and or change all of your passwords. To say that trust is an issue would be an understatement.

12 – The Finger – This person gets through life with the absolute certainty that everything is definitely without a doubt someone else s fault. All blame for anything that goes wrong or is remotely negative is assigned to someone else. They didn't do it, whatever it is. They constantly want to know why does this always happen to them. This is the person that not only throws the pity party but is the guest of honor. “Why me?” is the question always.


13 – Are You My Mother? - This person does not want to be responsible for him or herself. This person is looking for a mother or father figure to guide them. They not only feel that they need someone to tell them where to work, what to do, how to spend their money etc. they like it. They seek out one who “will take care of everything.” They don't know how much money is in the bank because their surrogate parent holds the checkbook. This makes life easy for them. They don't concern themselves with how much work this gives you. They eventually revert back to infant giving up all responsibility to their partner. This makes them irresponsible, unpredictable and whether or not you wanted children you have one now.

13b – Mother and Father – This is the parent in this relationship. This person looks for someone that they can rule. They don't want to be with someone that can think for themselves it makes them feel unwanted or not needed. They take charge and never give it back. They control the money, time and dynamics of the relationship.

14 – Master Of The Universe – This person has multiple combo traits. You know who you are. This is The Spy/ Historian, or The BFF/ Martyr. These combo's are not fine attributes by themselves and together they are what make people say at the end of your relationship “he or she was crazy!”

15 – The Chameleon – I am whoever you want me to be. This person has low self esteem and has not found who they really are so they conform. They are like molded clay. They will let their partner buy their clothes, choose their hair style and pretty much make them a life size doll. They can maintain this facade for quite awhile and then they will eventually slowly revert to who they were before, when you met them. They will begin to resent you for turning them into your pet project and you will resent the change back. Its a disaster for both of you.

16 – The Cheater – This person is trying to beat some secret personal best. They want to have a sexual relationship with everything that moves. Your sister, your best friend, your mother is not safe from getting hit on by this record holder. They don't know the meaning of monogamy and they don't care. They are charming and charismatic and probably have a sexually transmitted disease. When caught or confronted this person pleads the fifth and then texts his “real” partner that he/she will be right over. They cant be stopped with a 12 step or a lethal virus so don't catch whatever it is.

17 – The Beast – This is the abuser. There are many ways to hurt someone and this person wants to do it. They seek out their prey and then ease their way into a trust that they violate regularly. Whether you are being verbally, psychologically or physically abused this is the taboo. Learn to protect yourself from these predators and get out now.
ABUSE HOTLINE
1-800-799-SAFE (7233)
Help is available to callers 24 hours a day 365 days a year.

This is part 1 of a 3 part series.  Please give your comments and feedback is always welcome and encouraged.  If your have your own personality type or character that you would like me to add please email me at thegoodenoughlover@gmail.com

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