Survival Instincts

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Suggestibility, The Adventurer
This subtype might better be titled ‘the golden retriever’. They are friendly, outgoing, and often chasing after a world which doesn’t quite exist. Their optimism is a motivating force in their life, but it can also make them flighty.
 
They may well get distracted by a new adventure before they have a chance to bring their ideal world, or even their existing relationships, to fruition.
 
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The Social Visionary
The Social Visionary is willing to put the time and effort into projects which they believe will better their corner of society. Great with charity work and community outreach, this subtype is an active participant in their social circle with concrete ideas about things they think could improve.
 
The zeal for those around them can sometimes leave them burnt-out. They sacrifice too many of their needs and then feel guilty when they need to take a break.
 
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Family, The Gourmand
The Gourmand must keep themselves busy at all times. They thrive in a domestic and community setting where they’re able to frequently plan and host social events.
 
Pouring so much attention into activities, this subtype might struggle to be on their own, and to nurture the connections they’re continually making. This might lead them to cycle through social groups rather than maintain a strong ‘inner circle’.
 
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Strength or Beauty, The Warrior
The Warrior handles their insecurities by building up a strong exterior which, over time, they might forget is there. They feel a need to appear unwavering, whether this be in their physical strength, their mental convictions, or their outward appearance.
 
The long-standing nature of their ‘hard shell’ makes it very difficult for others to crack. They may feel incapable of dismantling their own defences even if they wanted to.
 
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Duty, The Social Guardian
The main prerogative of this subtype is to fit in with their social circle. Whatever their friends are wearing, you can be sure The Social Guardian is wearing it, too. They carve out a clear role for themselves, like the ‘mum of the group’ or ‘the quirky one’. This way, they know what is expected of them and they perform that role flawlessly.
 
Despite their enduring presence amongst their friends and family, they might secretly fear that they do not belong. They feel that those around them interact effortlessly, whereas their role is a construction which they work hard to maintain.
 
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Warmth, The Family Loyalist
This subtype is a home-body. They are often reluctant to move away from home and feel a strong sense of responsibility towards their siblings, parents or caregivers. They feed off familial warmth and prioritise their place within the family as their central mode of connection. Without the comfort of a centralised family unit, this subtype can become reserved and fearful.
 
Friends or new romantic partners can often find it difficult to get close to The Family Loyalist, as their goals and desires are so thoroughly entwined with those of their innermost circle.
 
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Confidentiality, The Secret Agent
The Secret Agent plays their emotions close to their chest. Information is their social currency, and they bond with others through dispensing inner thoughts and secrets.
 
They see divulgence as an ultimate form of trust, but sometimes over-inflate the value of their inner world. This can lead them to feel aloof or isolated from their loved ones; or resentful of those with whom they shared ‘too many’ feelings.
 
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Symbols, The Professor
The Professor might seem snobbish to an outsider, but in reality they are not concerned with other people’s intellectual credentials. They do, however, approach their life through the lens of their expertise. At their heart is a pure yearning for knowledge in their chosen field which can render them unapproachable to those without the same level of experience.
 
If those around them don’t share their interests, they may become disengaged. This limits their social circles and can restrict their real-world experience to a narrow range.
 
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Home, The Castle Defender
The Castle Defender rules a roost of their own definition, whether that be their body and mind, or their physical location and family.
They either form a strong attachment to their home and may hoard resources to reinforce their sense of safety; or, they give up their roots altogether and opt to roam free. The latter finds security in the knowledge that they can provide for themselves, and are free to flee danger at a moment’s notice.
 
In either case, this subtype is likely to become pre-occupied with guarding what they have and gathering the things they need.
 
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Competitiveness, The Dramatic Person
In order to feel like a successful and capable individual, this subtype needs to position themselves as superior to others. Their actual abilities and skills are less important to them than whether they are able to out-perform those around them.
 
The Dramatic Person loves to win. Failure, whether that be real or perceived, has a consuming power to overwhelm them. They swing between highs and lows as the standards they compare themselves to shift and change.
 
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