08/08/18. That Personality Profoundly Influences Behavior

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Book review: Things I wish I'd known before we got married

Half Full or Half Empty?

Let’s look at some of the other personality differences that often go undiscovered and undiscussedbefore marriage. The pessimist and the optimist are often attracted to each other. The optimist sees
the glass as half full; the pessimist sees it as half empty. The optimist sees the possibilities while thepessimist sees the problems. Each of us has a basic leaning in one direction or the other, but we areoften unaware of this aspect of our personality.

In the early stage of the relationship, we each assume that the other person views theworld as we view it. Because we are each enamored with the other and seeking to accommodate each other, this personality difference may not be apparent. For example, the optimist tends to be a risk taker becausehe is convinced in his own mind that everything will turn out fine. Thus, he may suggest that the two of
them go bungee jumping. The pessimist by nature does not want to take risks because she assumes thatthe worst could happen. Therefore, she would never have entertained the thought of bungee jumping,but because she admires and trusts her lover, she is willing to do something she would never have
done on her own. The optimist is thrilled to be in relationship with someone who is willing to be adventuresome,
while never realizing that she has gone far beyond her emotional comfort zone.

To be continued tomorrow by God's grace.

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