The Intimidator
The Impatient Hothead
The Power Fanatic
The Sarcastic Assassin
The Depressant
The Oversensitive Soul
The Shy Scaredy Cat
The Hypocrite Liar
The Compulsive Addict
The Co-Dependent
The Unfriendly Phony
The Procrastinator
The Miserable Miser
The Show-Off Braggart
The Unethical Trickster
The Stressaholic
The Gossip Monger
The Talkaholic
The Spoiled Brat
The Conceited Looker
The Pessimist
The Prankster
The Arguing Sorehead
The Unforgiving Avenger
The Unfaithful Lover
The Rebel Outlaw
The Moody Maniac
The Angry Bigot
The Intimidator
These Controlling Characters are the domineering physical Bullies who get in your face and resort to physical violence to get their way. Preying on smaller and weaker foe, these Bullies specialize in the physical threat, obscene gesture, or scare tactic before their opponent gets the upper hand.
How do Intimidators function in society?
At home, Pushy Individuals are over-bearing and rule with an iron fist, unwilling to bend or compromise.
During school, Ruffians choose off everyone in the schoolyard.
At work, Bullies order coworkers around. If they are the boss, these Dominators threaten employees with demotions and terminations as part of the daily work routine.
At play, Brutes wipe out opponents, determined to beat their adversary at any cost.
At personal relationships, Intimidators rule the nest by harassing their partner into fear and emotional submission—one violent threat after the other.
The Impatient Hothead
These Volatile Characters are angry and upset about everything, finding any excuse to yell and scream at family members, friends, relatives, coworkers, and any unfortunate strangers who cross their path. These angry Loudmouths are incredibly short-tempered and easily provoked. They are extremely impatient, unwilling to wait for anything. They specialize in appearing calm but may explode into an uncontrollable rage without warning.
How do Impatient Hotheads function in society?
At home, Yellers are unpredictable and shout about the least little incident.
At work, Screamers recklessly raise their voices at coworkers, overreacting to mistakes.
At play, Time Bombs yell insults and obscenities, especially when they are losing or not getting their way.
At personal relationships, Impatient Hotheads cause their ill-at-ease partner to live in constant fear of being harassed, yelled at and screamed at—a fearful, one-sided relationship.
The Power Fanatic
These tyrannical Slave Drivers are obsessed with total power and control—craving money, cars, and real estate at the expense of others. Dictators believe the oppression of people equals success. Overachievers, unable to enjoy accomplishments, set unrealistically high standards. The result is their persistent need to prove themselves. Envious of others, the more they get—the more they want.
How do Power Fanatics function in society?
At home, Perfectionists demand having things done their way, and only their way.
At work, Controllers bark orders and call the shots, methodically plotting the overthrow of others to gain position and wealth—power.
At play, Tyrants are too serious, becoming emotionally devastated when losing.
At personal relationships, Power Fanatics relentlessly pursue their “prey” and once captured, their partner is treated (mistreated) as a worldly possession.
The Sarcastic Assassin
These Put Down Artists hurt your feelings. Bad-Mouthers avoid physical confrontations, making you feel small and embarrassing you before you become a threat. Disguising cruel comments as friendly jokes and sarcastic statements, they complete each personal assault—put down—with, “Just Kidding!”
How do Sarcastic Assassins function in society?
At home, Ridiculers make one put down after the other. No one escapes their wrath.
At work, Put Down Specialists are verbally brutal, making others feel small or embarrassed, then, laughing it off as a joke.
At play, Sultans of Smack taunt and jeer opponents into total submission.
At personal relationships, Sarcastic Assassins are so busy making fun of everyone else, they rarely notice their partner. These Taunters are living proof that the tongue is mightier than the sword.
The Depressant
These Downcast Characters look at life as hopeless. They look down-hearted, long-faced, and miserable. Always sad, often suicidal, Lethargics barely make it through the day. When asked why they are depressed, these emotionally Lost Souls search for logical answers, mumbling, “I’m not sure,” as they unhappily sigh.
How do Depressants function in society?
At home, sullen Couch Potatoes are often asleep, staring endlessly at the television, or mindlessly surfing the internet.
At work, Poker Faces appear bored, getting little accomplished.
At play, Losers give up easily and when losing a game exclaim, “See, I always lose!”
At personal relationships, Depressants are filled with self-pity and endless complaints. Abuse of food and beverages is often a source of psychological comfort. Functional relationships are impossible as the Melancholic’s partner suffers from emotional neglect.
The Oversensitive Soul
These Overcautious Characters take things very personally. Each comment is considered a dig and every statement has a double meaning or hidden message. When you compliment them by saying their hair looks great, they are thinking “I know I must look terrible, they’re really making fun of me!” These Paranoids, always on the defensive, are unwilling to accept any compliments.
How do Oversensitive Souls function in society?
At home, Pathetics act temperamental, hypersensitive, and irreversibly irritable.
At work, Thin Skins overreact to their coworkers’ comments or suggestions.
At play, Overreactors are quarrelsome, easily hurt, and deeply sad when losing.
At personal relationships, Oversensitive Souls never open up or show their true feelings. They are shamefully suspicious and untrusting of their partner. Worst yet, these Head Cases overanalyze every statement, making conversation virtually impossible.
The Shy Scaredy Cat
These Easily Embarrassed Characters are quiet, shy, and think by staying out of every person’s way, they will be popular. Cowards avoid confrontations, allowing people to step all over them. Having every phobia imaginable, Wussies are afraid to try new things or meet new people. Fear is their greatest enemy. Their favorite saying is “I don’t think I can.”
How do Shy Scaredy Cats function in society?
At home, which they seldom venture from, Reclusives are withdrawn, allowing others to do as they please.
At work, brown-nosing Yes People are intimidated by others, will not make decisions, and are victims of cruel office jokes and harassment.
At play, Bashful Loners are unsociable and reluctant to join in the fun.
At personal relationships, Shy Scaredy Cats are timid, coy and lack confidence, expecting their partner to carry the emotional load.
The Hypocrite Liar
These Deceiving Characters are two-faced liars, fibbers, and perjurers. Sham Artists have been untrue to themselves and others since childhood, graduating from little white lies to huge whopping lies. By adulthood, Deceivers lie so much they forget where the lie ends and the truth begins.
How do Hypocrite Liars function in society?
At home, Liars fib from morning to night, and when caught, firmly deny each lie.
At work, Fibsters make coworkers uneasy and employees mistrustful, often destroying the integrity of the work place.
At play, Poor Sports lie through their teeth just to win.
At personal relationships, Hypocrite Liars create such an unstable family atmosphere that their partner lives with frequent feelings of deceit and betrayal, all because smooth-tongued, lip-serving Charlatans are untrustworthy.
The Compulsive Addict
These Compulsive Characters are obsessive, self-indulgent, and out of control. Whether their bad habit happens to be food, drugs, alcohol, cigarettes, gambling, shopping, or sex, these addicts do not know when to quit. Self-Destructors have no willpower and are psychologically dependent on self-pleasure and immediate gratification.
How do Compulsive Addicts function in society?
At home, Addicts are unstable and enslaved to the refrigerator, the television, the internet, the bedroom, the bottle, or some other form of instant pleasure.
At work, Abusive Selfaholics are unproductive, lacking the fortitude or stability to focus on objectives.
At play, which they seem to be good at, Self-Abusers love to have unending fun, often at the expense of others.
At personal relationships, Compulsive Addicts are held captive by lifelong bad habits. These Craveaholics have no time for their neglected partner, only their own obsessions.
The Co-Dependent
These Manipulators are dependent on the people around them, obsessed with controlling the other person’s behavior. Enablers are the Reactionary Caretakers of society; that is, they either over react or under react to the dysfunctional behavior of others. Overcommitters feel bored or worthless without a crisis occurring or someone to help.
How do Co-Dependents function in society?
At home, Busybodies anticipate other people’s needs, then react by helping, then feel victimized, used and unappreciated.
At work, Control Freaks dominate others and stick their nose where it does not belong.
At play, Whiners say “yes” when they really mean “no”.
At personal relationships, Co-Dependents fail to say what they mean and never mean what they say. Sociopathic Martyrs force advice on others, then become upset and resentful, eventually ending the dysfunctional self-pity cycle with, “I’ve been used…why am I never appreciated?”
The Unfriendly Phony
These Cruel Characters are unsociable, unneighborly, and inhospitable. When you say “hello” or “good morning” they pretend they did not hear you and look the other way. Appearing aloof and uppity, Rude Ignorers can be extremely mean and uncaring. However, High and Mighties are suddenly friendly around people they like.
How do Unfriendly Phonies function in society?
At home, Uppities are cold and distant, outwardly ungrateful when complemented or noticed.
At work, Socialites are uncooperative and not considered a team player.
At play, Arrogants form a clique of belligerent allies, rudely ignoring opponents.
At personal relationships, Unfriendly Phonies stay at an arms length, expecting their insulted partner to tolerate continual rude and distant behavior. Stuck-Up Snobs hurt everyone’s feelings—everywhere they go.
The Procrastinator
These Highly Unsuccessful Characters are irresponsible, unambitious, and lazy. They are often uneducated and make every excuse to stay that way. Excusaholic Goof-Offs are society’s social drop outs—totally afraid of success.
How do Procrastinators function in society?
At home, Dawdlers mope around and stall projects, never finishing a task or project.
Schoolwork is considered taboo and totally avoided by the Underachievers.
At work, if they even have a job, Backsliders are methodically tardy, faithfully ignoring their duties—barely getting by.
At play, perennial Quitters fall short of expectations and are appropriately called Losers.
At personal relationships, Underachieving Procrastinators evade all responsibility. Postponing positive events, Hesitaters become an emotional goldbrick to their frustrated life partner.