Reading People by Anne Bogel

Author:Anne Bogel
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Christian Living/Personal Growth;REL012070;SEL031000;PSY023000
ISBN: 9781493412280
Publisher: Baker Publishing Group
Published: 2017-07-18T04:00:00+00:00

Not a Roll of the Dice

When it comes to temperament, the world needs all four types. We wouldn’t want to be without Artisans, Guardians, Idealists, or Rationals. And all four types can and do go together in work, play, love, or whatever—although each pairing has its own strengths and perils. According to Keirsey’s framework, or any of the others in this book, two reasonably well-adjusted people can build a relationship that works well for them, no matter their temperaments. The key is to understand the factors at play, appreciate each person’s strengths and weaknesses, and enter the relationship with realistic expectations.

I’ve come to believe that old parenting book I mentioned earlier was wrong. I no longer believe “goodness of fit” is a roll of the dice. A good match isn’t something you’re given; it’s something you make. Any combination can be a good fit if you accept the other person for who they are and lovingly support them in becoming the best person they can be.

Remember that temperament only begins to describe who we are. Understanding and appreciating one another seem easy enough, of course, but can be brutal in actual practice. It’s tough to learn to see things from someone else’s point of view. While it is work to learn about and better communicate with another person, it’s the best kind of work. And in my experience, understanding Keirsey’s four temperaments has made it significantly easier.

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