Author of the material:
Inna Trofimova
writer, psychologist, gestalt therapist
From time to time we hear that someone is temperamental. More often this is said about men, but it is not uncommon now for a temperamental woman to be present. They also call entire nationalities temperamental. But what does it mean? How correct is this statement? Does it have anything to do with temperament, in the usual sense of the word? What is temperamental? Is it good or bad to have such qualities?
Who is a temperamental person?
A temperamental person is a personality characteristic used to describe the presence of strong manifestations of temperament.
Attention! In psychology, it is customary to distinguish 4 types of temperament, which means that each person has one or another type. This personality trait is associated with the type of nervous system. Vivid manifestations of temperament can be observed in people with a strong type of nervous system. When using the adjective “temperamental,” the emphasis is not on temperament, but on the manifestation of a person’s passionate nature, determination, impulsiveness, and emotionality.
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A temperamental person is usually a very bright, extraordinary personality. He literally radiates energy. Some people get tired of such people, others feed off them. Temperamental people are leaders, they can be entrusted with leading a team, but they are not always punctual, so it is better to entrust phlegmatic people to delve into the little things. Those are more scrupulous, they are not annoyed that everything needs to be double-checked.
Since a temperamental person is interested in everything, most often he directs his activities in one direction and achieves excellent results. Or he scatters himself, looking for himself.
The first option can easily become a politician, public figure, or leader; the second option can simply become a drunkard, since he does not know how to set goals.
Of course, this does not always happen, but temperamental people are usually very “hot” in everything, including relationships. They can love very much and also hate very much. You should not quarrel with a temperamental person, especially if it gets personal, as you can hear a lot of unpleasant things about yourself.
How does temperament manifest itself?
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Temperament, like all individual personality traits, manifests itself in a person’s activities and behavior. Temperament is a quality that can only be noticed in society. If a person is alone, he does not have the opportunity to express the peculiarities of his social interaction.
Thus, psychologists have come to the conclusion that such a characteristic as temperamental is unusual for shy, unsociable people who try to avoid publicity and reduce their interaction with people to a minimum. Insecure people with low self-esteem will most likely also not be able to show what temperament is.
Temperament is a set of personality traits such as social activity and initiative, quick response and impulsiveness, passion and risk-taking, self-confidence and determination. Temperamental people crave passionate love.
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It is noteworthy that this personal quality is not tied to gender: both men and women are temperamental. In addition, ethnographers have come to the conclusion that nations and nationalities differ in the expression of certain personality traits. This is due to the mentality of peoples, customs and traditions of education in a particular country.
Additional Information . If a person wants to understand whether he has temperament, he should ask his loved ones about it. It is impossible to independently notice the manifestation of this character trait in oneself - subjective observation in this case will be ineffective, and reliable psychological methods for establishing the presence of this social manifestation do not yet exist.
One can only assume that a person is temperamental if, according to diagnostic results, he has extraversion.
Advantages and disadvantages of a temperamental person
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A temperamental woman or a temperamental man has some advantages due to this personality trait. However, sometimes they want to become different. A temperamental girl is one who may envy her friend who does not raise her voice at her children. A temperamental man knows what it means to start an argument and lose it.
There is no single correct answer to the question of whether people need vivid emotional manifestations of character. Temperament can be both a plus and a minus for a person.
The advantages of temperament are:
- Social activity;
- Ability to stand up for yourself;
- The ability to defend one’s rights and interests, to convincingly prove one’s point of view;
- The desire to protect loved ones;
- Willingness to come to the aid of a friend or colleague even in conditions of time pressure or fatigue;
- Independence and speed of decision making;
- High pace of activity;
- High efficiency;
- The ability to generate many ideas and brilliant proposals;
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- Ability to approach tasks creatively;
- A temperamental person is always the leader and soul of the company;
- A temperamental man is a careerist, a temperamental woman is a successful leader;
- The personal life of temperamental people is rich, varied, full of vivid emotions and events.
Additional Information. If you ask a psychologist: “What is a temperamental girl?”, he will most likely give a simple definition: “One who knows exactly what she wants and how to get it.”
Negative results of temperament are:
- Excessive impulsiveness and incontinence of a person;
- Weak control of the individual over his behavior, poorly developed self-regulation skills;
- Such people often have conflicts with others; in the team they are considered quarrelsome;
- They do not know how to develop long-term strategies for achieving goals; they prefer to move forward towards the desired result, and this is often a disastrous path.
Important! If a temperamental person turns to a psychologist, where he will be taught effective self-regulation techniques, then a lot of opportunities and tempting prospects will open up before him.
The most emotional nationalities
It is believed that a man's temperament is influenced by his origin. Most women who dream of a vibrant sex life are looking for representatives of certain nationalities as companions. These usually include Turks, Italians, Spaniards, Germans and French.
- Turks are the most temperamental men. They are distinguished by their sexuality, which has developed due to a combination of Eastern mentality and natural temperament. What attracts women to such partners is that Turks know how to speak beautifully and always try to extol the lady. Almost no woman can resist their charm and persistence.
- Italians have an impulsive and tireless nature, which makes them attractive to many women. Italians are distinguished by an abundance of body hair, which indicates a high testosterone content. Their temperament is manifested in active gestures, sociability and cheerfulness. In addition, they are not averse to showing the ladies their admiration.
- Spaniards have a passionate and romantic character, complemented by temperament. They are attractive and sociable, but unlike Italians, they are able to remain faithful to their partner. These are emotional and explosive people who know how to cope even with a very strong opponent.
- The Germans are tireless and pedantic. Women value them for their domineering nature and ability to please. Germans know what their partners expect from them and are always ready to please them. In addition, representatives of this nationality are not afraid of experiments and always express their emotions clearly.
- The French know how to speak beautifully and surround their beloved with attention. Compared to Turks and Italians, they have a less pronounced temperament, but are distinguished by a strong character and a sharp mind. The French love to be the center of attention, are able to convey information to the public, and therefore often enjoy authority.
How to use temperament for good
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An intelligent person knows that re-educating oneself is the longest path to success. It is much more useful to learn to use your individual personal characteristics as an advantage in any business.
People who are characterized by frequent, bright manifestations of temperament need to:
- Learn to control your emotional outbursts. Sometimes, in order to cope with the emotions that overwhelm a person, it is useful to take a break in order to analyze what happened, look at the situation from the other side, and try to take the position of a communication partner. A rational approach to an impending conflict helps prevent it.
Control of emotions
- Improve your communication skills. Temperamental people prefer to talk rather than listen. Moreover, the most interesting topic for conversation is one’s own person. If such people begin to attend training groups for the development of communication skills, they will acquire an important skill there: the ability to shut up in time, to give the interlocutor the opportunity to express his opinion on a particular issue. Instead of emotionally commenting on your partner’s statements, you can use facial expressions and gestures to show interest in the information, this helps to win you over.
- Expand your horizons and try something new. Bright emotional personalities, as a rule, strive to conquer more and more new heights in the business that they have been doing for a long time. But they should pay attention to new areas of art and try to get creative. Temperamental people are ambitious people who have great personal resources to explore new horizons. It is only important to help them direct their energy in the right direction.
Sexual temperament of men by zodiac sign
Did you know that a man’s behavior during intimacy is influenced not only by his experience with women? It is known that stars have a direct influence on the sexual temperament of men in bed. Let's figure out which of the 12 signs is the hottest and most tireless lover.
Aries can rightfully be called the most passionate and temperamental lovers. These men love to play conquerors and tempters more than others. First, they use their charm to charm the woman they like, after which, without hesitation, they take decisive action. It is worth noting that Aries men are very active both in society and in personal relationships.
Taurus , despite their innate stubbornness, are quite restrained and careful in intimate matters. They rarely enter into one-time relationships and give preference to quality over quantity. In bed, Taurus are attentive and consistent, not very active, but diligent and always finish what they start. The result is important to them.
Gemini men often come across as heroic lovers. But in reality it often turns out to be completely different. Geminis give much greater preference to communication rather than love games. And in bed they can be very changeable, just like in life. Today they are temperamental, and tomorrow they are cold and unapproachable.
Cancer zodiac sign are very sensual and subtle natures. For them, emotions, warmth and affection are important in bed. They are unlikely to be ready for spontaneous sex in a fitting room or in a car in an underground parking lot. Comfort and a relaxing environment during intimacy are important to them.
Leo men are big cats who love to be petted and praised. Men of this sign know how to make a good impression and easily persuade a woman to have sex. In bed they behave like heroic lovers who dream of receiving high appreciation for their efforts as a result. Often selfish and harsh.
Representatives of the Virgo are more suitable for a calm, measured family life, and not for side affairs and passionate nights. They are good lovers, but they lack fire and enthusiasm. In bed, Virgos are conservative and cautious; they do not really like to experiment and show their emotions.
Libra men often resemble inexperienced young men who are interested in everything new and unknown. They are quite passive in relationships, but are happy to try everything new, learn quickly and show good results. In bed they are calm and gentle. Most often, conservatives and aesthetes love it when everything around them is beautiful and harmonious.
Scorpio men are considered the most sexually liberated representatives of the zodiac circle. They love to talk about sex and have it in the most unexpected places. They love to experiment and improve their skills. Boring, routine and monotonous sex quickly gets boring for them and alienates them from their partner.
Sagittarius sign are frivolous and fickle in relationships. They are almost always open to new acquaintances and connections, they love sex with a spark. Their partner must be bright and sexually attractive. In bed they are selfish, they think more about their own pleasure.
Capricorns are responsible in everything, be it work, relationships or intimacy. They take their choice of partner seriously, rarely have fleeting affairs, and stability is important to them. They are diligent in bed, but more for themselves. You shouldn’t expect emotions and words of love from them. Capricorns love to prove things with deeds rather than words.
When entering into intimacy with an Aquarius , you should not count on mind-blowing and passionate nights by candlelight and odes of love addressed to you. Sex with Aquarius is more like a friendly game, where both partners talked, came to a compromise, and both were satisfied. In general, sex is not that important for Aquarius. He is much more interested in the courtship process.
Pisces zodiac sign are incorrigible romantics. They love to look after beautifully, giving their beloved gifts and attention. In bed they are always sensual and tender. The sexual temperament of Pisces is moderate. Sex for them is a creative process that should always take place in harmony and end in pleasure for both.
How to recognize a temperamental person
You can determine that a person has a tendency to be bright in behavior by observing him. This feature is manifested in the manner of communication, in the way a person reacts to certain situations.
Temperamental people feel comfortable in company and with large crowds of people. They are easy-going, active, proactive, and cannot wait to get down to business from empty words. They behave at ease. Stiffness, complexes, and shyness are not inherent in them.
Such people do not feel discomfort if they need to come into contact with a stranger. New acquaintances and communication with different people give them true pleasure. They are not afraid to give interviews and participate in various public events. In public they stay open and do not try to hide their emotions. Their speech is always loud and fast.
Characteristic features of a temperamental person are willingness to take risks, passion, and impulsiveness. Such people often act as the initiator of betting, and do not doubt their own winning position for a second. Self-confidence and self-confidence is their life principle.
Self confidence
As practice shows, they usually complete the work they start within the prescribed time frame. The innovative activities of temperamental people, as a rule, end in success, which motivates them to new endeavors. When force majeure situations arise and unforeseen events occur, they quickly navigate the environment, show flexibility and efficiency in adjusting their actions. As a result, difficulties in achieving the goal are quickly eliminated.
Such people do not like to sit idle. Their brains are busy and they love to exercise them by strategizing and coming up with new ideas. In the eyes of management, these are valuable employees who are rapidly moving up the career ladder and, if they have a personal desire, quickly receive leadership positions. As a leader, they are also successful, rational, and consistent. Subordinates respect and appreciate such bosses.
The brightness and emotionality of temperamental people arouse sympathy for them from the opposite sex. Such people always have an official partner, in addition to him, several more fans and secret admirers. In love relationships, as a rule, they do not have difficulties. Even if the relationship breaks up, they do not become depressed. At the same time, they are in no hurry to get married, carefully choosing a partner. Their marriages are usually strong, their families are happy.
Male gaze
If we talk not about dry scientific definitions, but about how they are interpreted and modified in everyday life, then the male point of view deserves special attention. They often divide the female temperament somewhat differently for themselves, first of all assessing the girl’s attitude towards the male sex in general, her availability, behavior in a force majeure situation, and sociability. From these parameters, how can you determine for yourself what kind of temperamental woman she is?
- Likes to be in male company, willingly communicates with representatives of the opposite sex. Important: does not flirt with everyone in search of a sexual partner or life partner, but shows sympathy and friendly interest.
- Smiling, open to contact. A woman who does not lower her mask of seriousness will be perceived as closed, distant, and is unlikely to arouse interest.
- He is flirtatious, embarrassed, and not afraid to laugh at himself – i.e. alive, not faked.
- Impulsive, susceptible to momentary weakness, easily agrees to adventures, does not get lost in a force majeure situation.
- Appreciates physical contact and the intimate side of relationships, relaxed in bed. It is worth emphasizing here that we are not talking about promiscuity, but about enjoying sex and the desire to give it to your partner. Often such girls act as initiators and experimenters. Sexual position is one of the components, but not the only determining factor.
How to determine the temperament of a woman and a man
You can determine a person’s temperament using special techniques and tests. Although the psychological tools are universal for different sexes, psychologists have identified some differentiated criteria by which the temperament of men and women can be determined separately.
A choleric man is identified by sharp facial features, sweeping gestures, and sudden movements. This does not mean that a choleric woman does not have these traits. But for her, these manifestations will be smoothed out by grace, femininity and concern about how the movements look from the outside, whether they make her attractive.
Temperamental choleric
In contrast to choleric people, phlegmatic men tend to slowly carry out their work duties and think about decisions for a long time. They are silent, calm, their facial expressions and gestures are meager. Phlegmatic women behave in a similar way, however, due to their feminine nature, they feel the need to communicate, but not to a large audience, but in solitude with their best friend.
A sanguine man quickly gets excited about a new idea and just as quickly loses interest in it. After some time, he may again show passion for a particular topic. Such people are easy to communicate, their mood is high, and they do not tend to worry about certain failures. They are able to charge others with their positivity. They are often informal leaders in the organization and the soul of the company. Men and women with a sanguine temperament have virtually no differences in social interaction.
There is a widespread belief among astrologers that temperament is determined by one or another zodiac sign. So, for example, among Sagittarius, Taurus or Scorpio there are many temperamental ladies.
Interesting fact. A temperamental man can be recognized by his secondary sexual characteristics. Such gentlemen have a pleasant low timbre of voice, thick hair not only on the face, but also on the chest, and a strong physique. External signs of a temperamental girl are plump lips, contrasting appearance, and extravagance in her image. The temperament of girls is more noticeable in their behavior rather than in their appearance.
Household aspects
A temperamental man in the everyday sense of the word: who he is, what he is, what positive and negative traits he has.
What does the phrase “temperamental man” mean? When we hear this concept, we immediately imagine such nationalities as Spaniard, Mexican, Armenian. Of course, temperament has little to do with geography.
All people are different and among thousands there are exceptions. The external situation, upbringing, and environment of a person greatly influence his character, but the conditions for each individual will still be somewhat different and may manifest themselves in different ways.
How does the most temperamental man behave? He is hot, passionate, impulsive, emotional and active. Reactions, thoughts - all this is not long in coming. It works instantly.
How to build a relationship with a temperamental person
When building a relationship with a temperamental person, you should be guided not by gender, but by a distinctive character trait. You need to communicate with such people as leaders. If a temperamental partner feels his dominant position, he will treat his soulmate with tenderness, trepidation and care.
If both partners are characterized by temperament, their relationship will be bright, emotional, and passionate. However, such an alliance cannot avoid a struggle for leadership. Relationships will be strong provided the partners are willing to compromise.
So, a temperamental personality is a psychological type with a special manner of behavior. In modern society, gender stratification is being erased - bright behavior is welcomed by both women and men.
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