Giver seeks Artist.

In high school, I took a personality quiz based on the work of Carl Jung in an English class. There are 16 different types possible, and I turned out to be an "ENFJ," or Extroverted iNtuitive Feeling Judging type. I was proud to know that I was in the company of Abraham Lincoln, King David (of the Bible), and Mrs. Kelley, the teacher who administrated this quiz, and the closest thing to a real-life idol I ever had.

Anyway, I'll spare you the whole description, but here's a few of the qualities I find especially true of me in the eerily-accurate portrait they paint of the ENJF personality. I found the description on http://www.personalitypage.com/ENFJ.html. And in case you're wondering, you can't take the test without someone to administrate it, sorry.

Laura, summarized.

"...ENFJ's are so externally focused that it's especially important for them to spend time alone. This can be difficult for some ENFJs, because they have the tendency to be hard on themselves and turn to dark thoughts when alone. Consequently, ENFJs might avoid being alone, and fill their lives with activities involving other people....

"ENFJ's tend to be more reserved about exposing themselves than other extraverted types. Although they may have strongly-felt beliefs, they're likely to refrain from expressing them if doing so would interfere with bringing out the best in others. Because their strongest interest lies in being a catalyst of change in other people, they're likely to interact with others on their own level, in a chameleon-like manner, rather than as individuals.

"Which is not to say that the ENFJ does not have opinions. ENFJs have definite values and opinions which they're able to express clearly and succinctly. These beliefs will be expressed as long as they're not too personal. ENFJ is in many ways expressive and open, but is more focused on being responsive and supportive of others. When faced with a conflict between a strongly-held value and serving another person's need, they are highly likely to value the other person's needs.

"The ENFJ may feel quite lonely even when surrounded by people. This feeling of aloneness may be exacerbated by the tendency to not reveal their true selves.

"People love ENFJs. They are fun to be with, and truly understand and love people. They are typically very straight-forward and honest. Usually ENFJs exude a lot of self-confidence, and have a great amount of ability to do many different things. They are generally bright, full of potential, energetic and fast-paced. They are usually good at anything which captures their interest.

"ENFJs like for things to be well-organized, and will work hard at maintaining structure and resolving ambiguity....

"... They enjoy being the center of attention, and do very well in situations where they can inspire and lead others, such as teaching.

"ENFJs... will be unhappy in situations where they're forced to deal with logic and facts without any connection to a human element. Living in the world of people possibilities, they enjoy their plans more than their achievements. They get excited about possibilities for the future, but may become easily bored and restless with the present.

"ENFJs have a special gift with people, and are basically happy people when they can use that gift to help others. They get their best satisfaction from serving others. Their genuine interest in Humankind and their exceptional intuitive awareness of people makes them able to draw out even the most reserved individuals. [I would like to think this one is true, at least.]

"ENFJs have a strong need for close, intimate relationships, and will put forth a lot of effort in creating and maintaining these relationships. They're very loyal and trustworthy once involved in a relationship.

"In general, ENFJs are charming, warm, gracious, creative and diverse individuals with richly developed insights into what makes other people tick. "

So the moral of the story is, it's kind of nice to know there's some consistency to the way I am. I'm flattered that this type is called "The Giver," and I only wish it were more true than it already is.

Tall blonde female looking for ISFP ("The Artist") or INFP ("The Idealist"), as these are apparently my "ideal companion." Sounds good to me.