The Balanced Lives Center (BLC)

Melancholic temperament traits

Introduction
Based on a self analysis test (temperament analysis profile), one could be assessed as melancholy in inclusion, control or affection; melancholy in any combination of these areas; or in all of them. A person who is melancholy in all areas is called a Pure Melancholy.

In addition, one could be assessed as possessing a combination of temperaments in any of these areas (inclusion, control and/or affection). This is because each area has an expressed and actual desire. Therefore one could be melancholy / phlegmatic in affection. This means
that one expresses as a melancholy but has an actual desire of a phlegmatic in the area of affection. 

The following traits are common in persons who are melancholy in inclusion, control and affection;

Inclusion

1. introverted, appear aloof

2. loner

3. strong-willed

4. low self-esteem

5. task-oriented

6. perfectionist

7. artistic and creative

   
   

Control

1. private

2. self-controlled, need to appear in control

3. good decision-maker

4. can be rigid

5. fear of failure and the unknown

Affection

1. unemotional

2. low self-esteem

3. faithful and self-sacrificing

4. vengeful

5. prone to anger

6. fear of rejection 

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References

1. Creation Therapy – Richard G Arno and Phyllis J Arno
2. A Temperament Theory of Personality Development – Arnold H Buss and Robert Plowman
   

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