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Plain Talk Closer

“I communicate plainly without fuss, and I clear up misunderstandings in the most rational, fastest way.”

#NoFrillsSimplicity
#RationalTrust
#ResolveRightAway

Straightforward and clear, you build a dependable relationship within sensible boundaries. You keep a comfortable distance but say clearly how you feel, and talk problems through as they come up.

Strengths

Steady and dependable, you build an easygoing relationship that respects each other's space.
You put your thoughts into clear words, guiding conversations so misunderstandings don't pile up.
You respect each other's time, yet face problems head-on as soon as they appear.

Watch out for

Because you show little, your partner may find it hard to read how warm you feel.
Even when you're right, it can sound like a lecture or a judgment to your partner.
Keeping your distance most of the time but being blunt only in conflict can catch your partner off guard.

Dating tips

Now and then, add a little excitement to everyday life with a small unplanned surprise.
When you share an opinion, add one sentence about how you feel.
When you raise a problem, start by saying you're doing it because you want to protect the relationship.

Great questions to ask me

Let's drop the extras and talk it out right now with just the facts.

Conflict prescription

Point out just the core of the misunderstanding and resolve it simply, right away.

Avoid

Don't focus so much on the facts that you deny the hurt your partner feels.

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