So here I am, on the internet, but it's the hard connection in Terumi's house so we have to split it between me, her, and Jiaqi...XD
Anyways, I'm not feeling like being too talky at the moment, so here, have something I ganked from Missay (AND GOT THE SAME RESULT AS LULZ) who got it from more people, etc. etc. You know how memes work. Oh, and take it yourself if you wanna.
8 - the Asserter
"I must be strong"
Asserters 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.
I read these to Terumi and said "I have done ALL of these things to you" and she just nodded.
What I Like About Being an EIGHT
• 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 an EIGHT
• 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. (I have low blood pressure, actually...)
EIGHTs 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
EIGHTs as Parents
• Are often loyal, caring, involved, and devoted
• Are sometimes overprotective
• Can be demanding, controlling, and rigid
