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You Are a Bette!

You are a Bette -- "I must be strong"

Bettes 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.

 

 

What I Like About Being a Bette   

• * 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 a Bette   

• * 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

 

 

Bettes 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

 

 

Bettes as Parents   

• * are often loyal, caring, involved, and devoted   


• * are sometimes overprotective   


• * can be demanding, controlling, and rigid

 

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