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The Natural LeaderYou like a challenge. You see everything as an opportunity, and take on responsibility. With such responsibility comes a leadership position, a job you don’t mind at all. Your level of personal power is obvious to everyone you come in contact with, though it sometimes appears to be self alienation. You may make some hasty decisions, but you tend to have brilliant and out-of-the-box insights. You like being atthe head of the pack, and others feel comfortable and confi dent following your lead. You're meant to be in powerful positions—just don't let them get to your head!

The Voice of ReasonInterested in living peacefully, you steer clear of drama. Your personality traits refl ect your desire to avoid confl ict—you’re loyal, dependable and faithful. You tend to make good decisions and are constantly available to support the people who mean most to you—your family and friends. When it comes to everyday tasks, you’re often partial to plans and schedules, and have a bit of trouble with variance from the status quo. Not used to emotions playing a major role in your life day to day, you may have trouble showing affection. However, your dependable nature allows you to often offer the support and comfort that people around you need.

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In the middle of the dance fl oor making new friends!

You feel more energized and alive after:

You would rather spend your time at a big

party…

When you’re trying to make a big decision, you:

If someone close to you is getting on

your nerves, do you:

When you’re caught in an obviously awkward situation, you’re more

aware of:

Do you feel you have a tendency to…

Is it diffi cult for you to postpone big projects or

decisions?

If a friend asks you on Monday to hang out on

Friday, would you:

If you know a hurtful rumor going around involving a

friend, do you:

You consider yourself:

When you have some extra cash and could use something new, do you:

When you set a plan for yourself:

Attending a fabulous party with friends.

Talking with your good

friends in the room

Think literally and base your

decision on concrete facts

and realism

Take the Big Picture into

consideration and go with your

gut feeling

Buy something rational with the best features and

utilities

Buy what you like best, or what catches your eye

fi rst

Make a list of things

to do

Act spontaneously

Yes, I need to know that I’m

prepared

No, I like to let things take their own shape as time goes

on, whatever happens happensAccept right away

Wait to decide until Thursday, you need to see your other

options!

An idealist

A realist

Focus more on the results of the plan and end up

losing track of your plan

Opportunities to make a joke and alleviate pressure from everyone else

Your own pounding heart and uncomfortable feelings

Think over how to confront them

methodically

Act on your emotions and

tell that person how you feel immediately

Clue them in, even it will hurt them

Keep it to yourself to protect them from pain and

embarrassment

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An ideal match for you is someone who can up your amp a bit. While someone as laid back as you are may seem comforting, you should realize that there's nothing wrong with abandoning your comfort level. A high-energy, extroverted match will help you gain new experiences and loosen up (only when appropriate, of course).

A fi tting match for you would be someone with little desire to lead, but would not be jealous of you occasionally being at the center of attention. Someone humble who enjoys working behind the scenes would eliminate the threat of couple rivalry. You should be each other's support, not competition.

Spending a quiet and relaxing afternoon at

home by yourself.

Qualities to Look For in a Match Qualities to Look For in a MatchQualities to Look For in a MatchFor you, a compatible match would be someone who can bring you down a level when you get (too) riled up. Someone a little more reserved and rules-abiding could also be useful in helping you focus and stay on track—they'll keep you working hard, and out of trouble.

The Go GetterYou’re a straight shooter. You don’t shy from confrontation or honesty, and you always speak out when your strong beliefs are challenged. You’re always a few steps ahead of your peers thanks to your knack for reading facial expressions and body language; you pick up on things that other people around you may not. You tend to like the idea that rules are guidelines as opposed to necessities, but you generally have little trouble getting the big things done. Because you might fi nd rules an inconvenience, following a strict course schedule and curriculum in school may be diffi cult. Your enthusiasm about things and life in general is often contagious, and you have an unmatched ability to spread your excitement to those surrounding you.

Compiled by Centerspread Editor Emily McIntyreQuiz design by Gabriela EpsteinBased on the Myers-Briggs Personality Test, adapted by Patricia McIntyre PhD

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