Positive Characteristics:
Contemplators are one-on-one people. They do not like noise or huge groups of people, they prefer peace and quiet.
Contemplators think before they speak. They are not quick to respond and if they do not feel called to speak they won't.
Contemplators like teaching or presenting information. They like to have the spotlight when they are speaking and to have people really listen.
Contemplators have flexible boundaries, allowing them to absorb the best in a situation while also keeping out the bad.
Contemplators like to have a schedule -- not a rigid, strict rule book, but a regular schedule allows for the peace and quiet that a Contemplator needs. Contemplators can, however, sometimes choose to do something spontaneous.
Contemplators NEED quality time with people. They do not like quick "hello"s or "how do you do"s. They need real time with people without noise or hectic activities.
Contemplators also need time alone. They need to withdraw and be by themselves. Others should not take this need personally.
Contemplators don't like to be involved with multiple projects. They like to finish one before they start another.
Contemplators are deep and logical thinkers. They like to reason things through and know things in depth. They are great validators of facts and truth. Contemplators are rather slow to accept the viewpoints of others until they have thoroughly researched everything out. Contemplators have "the Berean" attitude of Acts 17:11.
Contemplators are good at resiting negative comments or pressure.
Contemplators are loyal. They usually hang on to mementos, and remember old friends. They are not "out with the old on with the new" people.
Contemplators are good listeners. They know that they can learn a lot more by listening rather than talking.
Contemplators have the ability to see through all the events and oddities of life and see things as they really are. They have great spiritual insight for themselves and others.
Contemplaors are want to present people with the truth in a logical, rational way so that anyone can understand it.
Possible Negative Characteristics:Contemplators tend to have too many interests in too many things.
Contemplators do not like to show or share their feelings with others.
Although Contemplators always seem calm, cool and colected they are usually sensitive and experience hurt and rejection easily. They just refuse to show it. Because of this most people don't think that things hurt Contemplators emotionally. They do!
Contemplators tend to think that their interpretation of truth is the only interpretation because they feel the have thoroughly researched everything.
Contemplators can be insecure in relations ships because they: fear rejection or fear being smothered. Although this seems contradictory, they can both be present in the same person.
Contemplators will withdraw into isolation if they feel in danger emotionally or if they are too selfish with their "personal space."
Contemplators can have an... unusual sense of humor.
How to Show Love to a Contemplator:
Spending special, set aside time with a Contemplator, focusing all your attention on them will show them that you love them. Taking long walks, quiet dinners, sharing projects, playing games, and doing activities TOGETHER will communicate love to a Contemplator.
Contemplators feel loved when you allow them time alone.
Contemplators need reassurance that their fears of rejection are unfounded. They also need reassurance that they will not be smothered or absorbed.
Contemplators are sensitive, but do not communicate it well. For them to feel loved this sensitivity must be handled gently.
(This is an abbreviated answer. To Learn more, check out "Speaking of Love" by Fred and Anna Kendall.)
2 comments:
I think that this comes the closest to my personality over anything else that you've posted. I can't say that all of it applies to me, but most of it does.
Did you take the quiz like you were SUPPOSED to?
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