An obnoxious, grumpy old man sits at a table with his friends in a restaurant. For attention, he harasses and belittles the waitstaff without remorse. His behavior appalls everyone who can hear him. He clearly displays characteristics of a difficult person. At a local grocery store, a woman slowly strolls up and down the aisles … Read more
Morpheus from The Matrix is an all-time favorite fictional characters categorized as ENFJ. Immediately, I was drawn to his genius and communication skills. His loyalty and determination to save his friends at all costs endeared him to me. Morpheus inspires me to look for the positive in others and extend compassion more often. Charles Xavier … Read more
The quirky INTP personality type is definitely rare in the real world, but scriptwriters and book authors love including these characters in their work. They make for fun characters that often end up saving the day. In fictional characters, INTP traits such as independence and the ability to come up with creative solutions make for great … Read more
Scarlett O’Hara is one of the most famous fictional characters ESTP of all time. As a child, I envied her extravagance, brilliance, thirst for conquest, and striking beauty. Scarlett’s fearless interactions with authority figures and ability to tackle any obstacle inspired me and countless others to find inner strength we didn’t think we had. Another … Read more
I’m a big fan of The Hunger Games, so it’s no surprise that one of my favorite fictional characters is Katniss Everdeen. As an independent female, she used her skills as an archer to survive circumstances over which she had little control. Watching her take control onscreen as she connected to her deep emotions and … Read more
I recently got engaged, and when I shared the happy news with my colleagues, I was shocked to see a flash of anger in the eyes of a few of the single ladies. While they all mouthed congratulatory words, these ladies had dagger eyes and didn’t look happy. I discovered they had a crab mentality … Read more
How to manipulate a narcissist? It’s a bold question and a bold approach to dealing with such a person. Manipulation is how they trap, control, and use you. You won’t even know you’re being controlled until it’s too late. No wonder the thought of manipulating a narcissist triggers a rush of sensations. Excitement, fear, and … Read more
ISTJ personality types are one of the most common and powerful out there. ISTJ people are incredibly realistic, practical, traditional, and systematic. Think of people that are smart, introverted, love tradition, and stick by their values. They aren’t the “unicorn” of personalities, they are real. In fact, examples of some real-life people with ISTJ personalities include: … Read more
What does it mean to be “optimistic?” Does it mean seeing only the good side of life, and never the bad? Does it mean disregarding all negativity and fully embracing positivity? Of course not. Life isn’t always great. Things can get out of control, and problems may arise unexpectedly. You never know what the future … Read more
Have you ever shared a trauma in your life only to have the person you are confiding in monopolize the conversation by telling you about a bigger trauma they suffered (usually five years ago)? There’s no greater insult to add to your injury when someone you mistakenly trusted shows lack of empathy signs and makes … Read more