Well, I took the test, and I'm willing to post my results. Anything in italics is my commentary.

Your Existing Situation
Seeks to express the need for identification in a sensitive and intimate atmosphere where esthetic or emotional delicacy can be protected and nurtured.
Hmmm...not entirely sure about the ramifications of that...

Your Stress Sources
Wants to overcome a feeling of emptiness and to bridge the gap which he feels separates himself from others. Anxious to experience life in all its aspects, to explore all its possibilities, and to live it to the fullest. He therefore resents any restriction or limitation being imposed on him and insists on being free and unhampered.
All that rings true, for the most part.

Your Restrained Characteristics
Believes that he is not receiving his share -- that he is neither properly understood or adequately appreciated. Feels that he is being compelled to conform, and close relationships leave him without any sense of emotional involvement.

Distressed by the obstacles with which he is faced and is in no mood for any form of activity or for further demands on him. Needs peace and quiet, and the avoidance of anything which might distress him further.
The thing about emotional involvement is bullshit. And as for the second part...gee, I'm a fucking Aspie, you think that applies?!

Your Desired Objective
In despair and needs relief of some sort. Wants physical ease, a problem free security, and the chance to recover.
Hmmm...seems about right to me.

Your Actual Problem
Feels restricted and prevented from progressing; seeking a solution which will remove these limitations.
Is that really true? I should ask Lady Lortab...

Your Actual Problem #2
The fear that he may be prevented from achieving the things he wants leads him into a relentless search for satisfaction in the pursuit of illusory or meaningless activities.
PSP? Check. Legos? Check. Computer and Internet? Check. Radical imagination? Double check. Sounds about right to me!

Seems pretty accurate to me. And this thing's been going on for ages, huh? Where the fuck was this when I was a kid?

Your Existing Situation:
Needs, and insists on having, a close and understanding relationship, or at least some method of satisfying a compulsion to feel identified.
Your Stress Sources
Unfulfilled hopes have led to uncertainty and apprehension. Needs to feel secure and to avoid any further disappointment, and fears being passed over or losing standings and prestige. Doubts that things will be any better in the future and this negative attitude leads her to make exaggerated demands and to refuse to make reasonable compromises.
Your Restrained Characteristics
Believes that she is not receiving her share--that she is neither properly understood nor adequately appreciated. Feels that she is being compelled to conform, and close relationships leave her without any sense of emotional involvement.

Feels trapped in a distressing or uncomfortable situation and seeking some way of gaining relief. Able to achieve satisfaction through sexual activity providing no turmoil or emotional agitation is involved.

Your Desired Objective
Unwilling to participate and wishes to avoid all forms of stimulation. Has had to put up with too much of a tiring or exhausting nature and now desires protection and noninvolvement

Your Actual Problem
Disappointment at the non-fulfillment of her hopes and the fear that to formulate fresh goals will only lead to further setbacks have resulted in considerable anxiety. She tries to escape from this by withdrawing and protecting herself with an attitude of cautious reserve. Moody and depressed.

This is fucking scary. Honest to goodness, I laugh off most personality tests because I know how they work and that they're only accurate to a point. This one... well, I've heard most of these words come out of my mouth within the last couple of months. There are minor points that don't match up, but they are very minor.

Your Existing Situation
Seeks a close and understanding bond in an atmosphere of shared intimacy, as a protection against anxiety and conflict.

Your Stress Sources
Has an unsatisfied need to ally herself with others whose standards are as high as her own, and to stand out from the herd. This desire for preeminence isolates her and inhibits her readiness to give herself freely. While she wants to surrender and let herself go, she regards this as a weakness which must be resisted. This self-restraint, she feels, will lift her above the rank and file and ensure recognition as a unique and distinctive personality.

Your Restrained Characteristics
Feels she is receiving less than her share, but that she will have to conform and make the best of her situation.

Believes that she is not receiving her share--that she is neither properly understood or adequately appreciated. Feels that she is being compelled to conform, and close relationships leave her without any sense of emotional involvement.

Ha. Ha. Ha. That's been the story of my life for the last ten years. All of my relationships have been touched by this in some way, though not all of them are completely subject to it.

I've never talked about it before, really, unless it was with Gio.

Wants to broaden her fields of activity and insists that her hopes and ideas are realistic. Distressed by the fear that she may be prevented from doing what she wants; needs both peaceful conditions and quiet reassurance to restore her confidence.

Your Desired Objective
Demands that ideas and emotions shall merge and blend perfectly. Refuses to make any concessions or to accept any compromises.

Your Actual Problem
The need for esteem--for the chance to play some outstanding part and make a name for herself--has become imperative. She reacts by insisting on being the center of attention, and refuses to play an impersonal or minor role.

What the hell. I should have been getting ready for work, but it's hard for me to resist fluffy personality tests...this one was mostly pretty accurate, but a little off-key for me.

Your Existing Situation
Relatively inactive and in a static condition, while conflict of one sort or another prevents peace of mind. Unable to achieve relationships of the desired degree of mutual affection and understanding.

This isn't far off, though the conflict is pretty recent. The second sentence applies to about 90% of the population I think.

Your Stress Sources
Resists any form of pressure from others and insists on his independence as an individual. Wants to make up his own mind without interference, to draw his own conclusions and arrive at his own decisions. Detests uniformity and mediocrity. As he wants to be regarded as one who gives authoritative opinions, he find it difficult to admit to being wrong, while at times he is reluctant to accept or understand another's point of view.

Well, this has been known to happen, but I would hardly call it a major source of stress in my life. In fact, I enjoy a  little argument, and I also kind of like giving in to peer pressure...well to be precise, I think I enjoy receiving peer pressure.

Your Restrained Characteristics
Unhappy at the resistance he feels whenever he tries to assert himself. However, he believes that there is little he can do and that he must make the best of the situation.

Clings to his belief that his hopes and ideas are realistic, but needs encouragement and reassurance. Applies very exacting standards to his choice of a partner and wants guarantees against loss or disappointment.

OK, I'll cop to these. Again, I think they apply to a lot of people, but they certainly do describe my frustration in recent relationships. That last sentence is far more true than most people that know me would think.

Your Desired Objective
Longs for sensitive and sympathetic understanding and wants to protect himself against argument, conflict, or any exhausting stresses.

Again, describes me very well, but who doesn't desire these things? Actually, truth be told, conflict doesn't really scare me that much. But then, I rarely genuinely argue with anyone so...

Your Actual Problem
Greatly impressed by the unique, by originality, and by individuals of outstanding characteristics. Tries to emulate the characteristics he admires and to display originality in his own personality.

Seeks to avoid criticism and to prevent restriction of his freedom to act, and to decide for himself by the exercise of great personal charm in his dealings with others.

How is that first sentence a problem? I see that as one of my better traits. The second sentence is more of an issue, though I have to say it describes me very well indeed. And yeah, the last one is dead on...still not 100% sure it's a problem though.

Your Existing Situation
Readily participates in things affording excitement or stimulation. Wants to feel exhilarated.

Your Stress Sources
The existing situation is disagreeable. Feels lonely and uncertain as she has an unsatisfied need to ally herself with others whose standards are as high as her own, and wants to stand out from the rank and file. This sense of isolation magnifies the need into a compelling urge, all the more upsetting to her self-sufficiency because of the restraint she normally imposes on herself. Since she wants to demonstrate the unique quality of her own character, she tries to suppress this need for others and affects an attitude of unconcerned self-reliance to conceal her fear of inadequacy, treating those who criticize her behavior with contempt. However, beneath this assumption of indifference she really longs for the approval and esteem of others.


Your Restrained Characteristics
Feels she is receiving less than her share, but that she will have to conform and make the best of her situation.
Feels that she is burdened with more than her fair share of problems. However, she sticks to her goals and tries to overcome her difficulties by being flexible and accommodating.

Feels that things stand in her way, that circumstances are forcing her to compromise and forgo some pleasures for the time being.


Your Desired Objective
Longs for tenderness and for a sensitivity of feeling into which she can blend. Responsive to anything esthetic and tasteful.


Your Actual Problem
Wants to be valued and respected, and seeks this from a close and peaceful association of mutual esteem.

Your Actual Problem #2
Disappointment at the non-fulfillment of her hopes and the fear that to formulate fresh goals will only lead to further setbacks have resulted in considerable anxiety. She is trying to escape from this into a peaceful and harmonious relationship, protecting her from dissatisfaction and lack of appreciation.

I definately found this test to be accurate. And perhaps because of that, a little depressing.

Your Existing Situation
Needs warm companionship, but is intolerant of anything short of special consideration from those close to her. If this is not forthcoming, is liable to shut herself away from them.

Your Stress Sources
The existing situation is disagreeable. Feels lonely and uncertain as she has an unsatisfied need to ally herself with others whose standards are as high as her own, and wants to stand out from the rank and file. This sense of isolation magnifies the need into a compelling urge, all the more upsetting to her self-sufficiency because of the restraint she normally imposes on herself. Since she wants to demonstrate the unique quality of her own character, she tries to suppress this need for others and affects an attitude of unconcerned self-reliance to conceal her fear of inadequacy, treating those who criticize her behavior with contempt. However, beneath this assumption of indifference she really longs for the approval and esteem of others.


Ugh. From this point on it keeps giving me that stupid "this page can not be displayed" crap. I took the fucking test THREE TIMES and still couldn't pass this point.

OK, let's see how I did...

Your Existing Situation
Having difficulty in making progress. Despite the attempt to conceal impulsiveness, his activities lead to problems and uncertainties, making him tense and irritable.

Hmm.. kinda, but I hardly see myself as irritable.


Your Stress Sources
Unfulfilled hopes have led to uncertainty and apprehension. Needs to feel secure and to avoid any further disappointment, and fears being passed over or losing standings and prestige. Doubts that things will be any better in the future and this negative attitude leads him to make exaggerated demands and to refuse to make reasonable compromises.

Again kinda... it's not totally off, but i can't say I identify 100% with it either...


Your Restrained Characteristics
Egocentric and therefore quick to take offense. Sensitive and sentimental, but conceals this from all except those very close to him.

Circumstances force him to compromise and to forgo some pleasures for the time being. Capable of achieving physical satisfaction through sexual activity.

If they say so, I suppose...  The part I bolded I can easily agree with.


Your Desired Objective
Needs a peaceful environment. Wants release from stress, and freedom from conflicts or disagreement. Takes pains to control the situation and its problems by proceeding cautiously. Has sensitivity of feeling and a fine eye for detail.

Yes, I believe this is true.


Your Actual Problem
Disappointment at the non-fulfillment of his hopes and the fear that to formulate fresh goals will only lead to further setbacks have resulted in considerable anxiety. He is trying to escape from this into a peaceful and harmonious relationship, protecting him from dissatisfaction and lack of appreciation.

I guess I'll buy that too... though I've yet to be in anything resembling a peaceful and harmonious relationship, let alone any relationship (of any depth, which is what I assume they're getting at here) at all...

Last edited by Imaginary Bad Bug (04-20-2008 01:44:59 PM)

Not to rain on anybody's parade, but...these personality analyses all look a lot the same to me...

Well, he I am with my turn around the personality test train.

Your Existing Situation
Volatile and outgoing. Needs to feel that events are developing along desired lines, otherwise irritation can lead to changeability or superficial activities.
Internet abuse, internet abuse and more internet abuse. And buying games I'm not playing...

Your Stress Sources
Has an unsatisfied need to ally herself with others whose standards are as high as her own, and to stand out from the herd. Her control of her sensual instincts restricts her ability to give herself, but the resulting isolation leads to the urge to surrender and allow herself to merge with another. This disturbs her. as such instincts are regarded as weaknesses to be overcome; she feels that only by continued self-restraint can she hope to maintain her attitude of individual superiority. Wants to be loved or admired for herself alone; needs attention, recognition, and the esteem of others.
God where do I start. Uppity negro complex, I am completely terrified that I am willing to revise all of my views for a single man no less. I very rarely have full on orgasms, I would sooner be hated for being me than no being known for what I am, but I constantly want people to talk to me and want to be around me and tell me how good I am, even though I really can't take a compliment too well

Your Restrained Characteristics
Believes that she is not receiving her share--that she is neither properly understood nor adequately appreciated. Feels that she is being compelled to conform, and close relationships leave her without any sense of emotional involvement.
Feels that she cannot do much about her existing problems and difficulties and that she must make the best of things as they are. Able to achieve satisfaction through sexual activity.
Insists that her goals and realistic and sticks obstinately to them, even though circumstances are forcing her to compromise. Very exacting in the standards she applies to her choice of a partner.
I might as well be Jewish, because everytime there is an advancement period at my job I get passed over. I want to go to the Art Institute full time, but there is no way I am going to be able to swing it so I made up my mind (this morning humorously enough) to take it one class at time and swallow my pride. Also, while I have difficulty orgasming, I love to make my boyfriend climax. It makes me happy

Your Desired Objective
Needs to feel identified with someone or something and wishes to win support by her charm and amiability. Sentimental and yearns for a romantic tenderness.
I want to be that person that is loved for their honesty, for ill or naught. And I wouldn't mind marrying Hamilton.

Your Actual Problem
Has a fear that she might be prevented from achieving the things she wants. This leads her to employ great personal charm in her dealings with others, hoping that this will make it easier for her to reach her objectives.
I want to be a comic book artist and shake the african-american community to it's knees by my lack of caring about representing the black community

Your Actual Problem #2
Greatly impressed by the unique, by originality, and by individuals of outstanding characteristics. Tries to emulate the characteristics she admires and to display originality in her own personality.
I want to have locs. I think are wonderful when they are done right. And I seem to be developing a very openly sarcastic bend inspired by most of the girls I know.

I'm wowed by this thing's accuracy.  Could be the horoscope effect -- it's general enough that a lot of it probably applies to a lot of people -- but mine definitely describes me better than most of your analyses describe me, which has to count for something.

Your Existing Situation

Unable to exert the effort to achieve his objectives. Feels neglected, desiring greater security, warm affection, and fewer problems.

Lack of motivation and a need to know I'll be safe and loved in the future are pretty much the problems that define my life right now.  "Feels neglected" is not quite right; "feels alone," perhaps.

Your Stress Sources

Unfulfilled hopes have led to uncertainty and apprehension. Needs to feel secure and to avoid any further disappointment, and fears being passed over or losing standings and prestige. Doubts that things will be any better in the future and this negative attitude leads him to make exaggerated demands and to refuse to make reasonable compromises.

Objectively, I have to say this is fair.  The big reason I'm not making a more active effort to embrace the job I have or find another one is that I'm scared that either will lead to disappointment.  I don't know how to make myself happier, so why bother trying until I do?  This is me at my worst, but it's a very accurate characterization of me at my worst.

Your Restrained Characteristics

Circumstances are forcing him to compromise, to restrain his demands and hopes, and to forgo for the time being some of the things he wants.
Trying to calm down and unwind after a period of over-agitation which has left him listless and devoid of energy. In need of peace and quiet; becomes irritable if this is denied him.
Egocentric and therefore quick to take offense. Sensitive and sentimental, but conceals this from all except those very close to him.

The least accurate portion.  I am compromising right now, but the only things I'm compromising are my unrealistic demands for a life of leisure.  I'm always trying to calm down, but I don't know what period of over-agitation I've gone through recently, apart from having had to work five hours a day for the last two years; if that counts as over-agitation, I'd hate to be someone with a nine-to-five job.  Being quick to take offense is definitely something I restrain, so that's a hit.  I don't think I conceal my sensitivity and sentimentality, though.

Your Desired Objective

Desires a conflict-free haven offering security and physical case. Is in need of considerate treatment and loving care. Fears the emptiness and solitude of separation.

Bingo.  I have those things in the present; the problem is that I want to know I'll have them in the future.  This is a spot-on description of where I want to be in ten years.

Your Actual Problem

Disappointment at the non-fulfillment of his hopes and the fear that to formulate fresh goals will only lead to further setbacks have resulted in considerable anxiety. He is trying to escape from this into a peaceful and harmonious relationship, protecting him from dissatisfaction and lack of appreciation.

Yes.  I feel very vulnerable, and part of me thinks that a relationship is the answer to that.  At the same time, though, what kind of a mindset is this to offer someone else?

So in short: wow; ouch; and how the hell do you do this with colors.

P.S.  Does anyone mind if I move this to IFD?  This stuff is intensely personal for all of us.

Last edited by satyreyes (04-20-2008 12:23:02 AM)

satyreyes wrote:

P.S.  Does anyone mind if I move this to IFD?  This stuff is intensely personal for all of us.

Yea, I wasn't sure which one to put it in, sorry about that ;;

Last edited by Coco Melancholy (04-20-2008 03:30:44 AM)

I love fluffy personality tests... even if most of them are just a study in the Barnum effect.