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You Are a Jackie!

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You are a Jackie. "I do everything the right way."

Jackies are realistic, conscientious, and principled. They strive to live up to their high ideals.

How to Get Along with Me 

* Take your share of the responsibility so I don't end up with all the work. 

* Acknowledge my achievements. 

* I'm hard on myself. Reassure me that I'm fine the way I am. 

* Tell me that you value my advice. 

* Be fair and considerate, as I am. 

* Apologize if you have been unthoughtful. It will help me to forgive. 

* Gently encourage me to lighten up and to laugh at myself when I get uptight, but hear my worries first.

What I Like About Being a Jackie

* Being self-disciplined and able to accomplish a great deal 

* Working hard to make the world a better place 

* Having high standards and ethics; not compromising myself 

* Being reasonable, responsible, and dedicated in everything I do 

* Being able to put facts together, coming to good understandings, and figuring out wise solutions 

* Being the best I can be and bringing out the best in other people

What's Hard About Being a Jackie 

* Being disappointed with myself or others when my expectations are not met 

* Feeling burdened by too much responsibility 

* Thinking that what I do is never good enough 

* Not being appreciated for what I do for people 

* Being upset because others aren't trying as hard as I am 

* Obsessing about what I did or what I should do 

* Being tense, anxious, and taking things too seriously

Jackies as Children Often 

* Criticize themselves in anticipation of criticism from others 

* Refrain from doing things that they think might not come out perfect 

* Focus on living up to the expectations of their parents and teachers 

* Are very responsible; may assume the role of parent 

* Hold back negative emotions ("good children aren't angry")

Jackies as Parents 

* Teach their children responsibility and strong moral values 

* Are consistent and fair 

* Discipline firmly

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You Are a Bette!

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You are a Bette -- "I must be strong"

Bettes are direct, self-reliant, self-confident, and protective.

How to Get Along with Me

* Stand up for yourself... and me.

* Be confident, strong, and direct.

* Don't gossip about me or betray my trust.

* Be vulnerable and share your feelings. See and acknowledge my tender, vulnerable side.

* Give me space to be alone.

* Acknowledge the contributions I make, but don't flatter me.

* I often speak in an assertive way. Don't automatically assume it's a personal attack.

* When I scream, curse, and stomp around, try to remember that's just the way I am.


What I Like About Being a Bette

* being independent and self-reliant

* being able to take charge and meet challenges head on

* being courageous, straightforward, and honest

* getting all the enjoyment I can out of life

* supporting, empowering, and protecting those close to me

* upholding just causes



What's Hard About Being a Bette

* overwhelming people with my bluntness; scaring them away when I don't intend to

* being restless and impatient with others' incompetence

* sticking my neck out for people and receiving no appreciation for it

* never forgetting injuries or injustices

* putting too much pressure on myself

* getting high blood pressure when people don't obey the rules or when things don't go right

 


 


Bettes as Children Often

* are independent; have an inner strength and a fighting spirit

* are sometimes loners

* seize control so they won't be controlled

* figure out others' weaknesses

* attack verbally or physically when provoked

* take charge in the family because they perceive themselves as the strongest, or grow up in difficult or abusive surroundings

 

Bettes as Parents

* are often loyal, caring, involved, and devoted

* are sometimes overprotective

* can be demanding, controlling, and rigid
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