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Fiery Straight-talk Solver
“I prefer frank, direct words and push straight through friction instead of going around it.”
- #FrankAndDirect
- #BoldCommunication
- #ResolveRightAway
You enjoy freedom and new experiences, and set your own direction in a relationship too. You keep in frequent touch, put your feelings into words, and talk through hurt right away.
Strengths
- You know how to spark excitement while respecting each other's lives, so time together feels lively.
- You put your thoughts into clear words, guiding conversations so misunderstandings don't pile up.
- You stay in touch and together often, and bring up hurt feelings right away to clear them.
Watch out for
- Chasing new excitement, you may miss the steady check-ins your partner hopes for.
- Even when you're right, it can sound like a lecture or a judgment to your partner.
- When your partner needs time alone to think, it can feel to them like you're pushing.
Dating tips
- While suggesting new dates, also keep one small routine that's just yours.
- When you share an opinion, add one sentence about how you feel.
- If your partner wants time after an argument, just agree on when you'll talk, then wait.
Great questions to ask me
- No sulking in silence. Let's clear the air about everything that hurt, right now!
Conflict prescription
Do
Open up your thoughts with complete honesty, and accept your partner's straight talk too.
Avoid
Choose your words carefully so direct talk doesn't turn into hurtful language.
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