WHAT’S YOUR LOVE TYPE?

According to psychologist Meredith Fuller, there are four general personality types and, if you can determine which one you are, you’ll boost your chances of recognising which potential mates are worth a second coat of mascara. (Note: if you may see yourself in more than one of them, but your main type is that whose traits you express the most frequently.)

The Strategist

Competitive, sharp and witty, give a Strategist good conversation and they’ll notice you. What you’ll first notice, though, is their confidence, angular looks and avant-guard dress sense. At their best, they’re inspiring because they have great ideas and are brilliant at fixing problems. But, at their worst, they’re impatient, detached, stubborn and sarcastic and can take people for granted.

You’ll often find Strategists taking on the corporate world and in fields such as architecture, engineering, science and management. In their downtime, they enjoy playing intellectual games like chess or taking part in edgy sports like scuba-diving. They’re also mad about technology and gadgets. They like to be competent in whatever they do.

The Strategist takes a cerebral approach to love. They’ll do anything for you as long as you give them a good reason. Don’t expect overt gestures of affection. Their attitude is, “If I wasn’t interested in you, I wouldn’t be here.” Don’t expect to see much of them, either, as Strategists can be notorious workaholics. However, Strategists are good at picking trends so they’ll always take you to the newest and hippest bar or restaurant.

The Romantic

Sensitive, caring, thoughtful, kind and introspective, you can’t miss a Romantic’s expressive eyes, soft, dreamy look and beautiful, quirky clothes in sensual fabrics like silk and linen. They’re greatest strength is their people-skills; you can’t hide anything from an intuitive Romantic. They’ll always have a good hunch about what’s going on with you and what you need, and make loyal, committed and supportive friends and lovers. Their downfall: they can be needy, clingy, self-absorbed and easily wounded by a rash aside or criticism.

Romantics make good artists, musicians, actors and counselors. They’re also fantastic communicators, with a lot of interest in the written word, so they’re often voracious readers or journal writers. Even the most outwardly-looking blokey Romantic might secretly write poetry in his spare time.

Being in a deeply satisfying relationship is critical for a Romantic. Male Romantics, compared to the other three types, have an incredible capacity for taking you to a deep place of connection and intimacy. However, you do not humiliate, belittle or play games with a Romantic without dire consequences. They just can’t recover from being treated poorly or disrespectfully.

The Sensible

Dependable, loyal and dutiful, a Sensible will never let you down. They like to fit in, so they’ll either be wearing what everyone else is wearing or a uniform. Sensibles are community-minded so they gravitate towards professions such as teaching, nursing, banking, firefighting and policing. If they’re not creating the rules, they’re administering them. At best, they know them, so do things ‘properly’ around them or else you’ll upset their strong moral streak.

However, a more devoted and protective friend or partner you will never find – they will do anything for their family and inner circle. They’re also the handiest and most practical of the four types – if you need a map read or your finances put in order – go straight to their doorstep. In fact, they will show you just how much they love you by doing things for you, so a female Sensible might cook you an amazing dinner, while a male Sensible will tune your car.

In love, they’re not particularly demonstrative, but they feel deeply and once they commit to you, they’re yours for life. On a negative note, they can be a little stuck in their ways, so spring surprises on them, in and out of the bedroom, gently. 

The Naughty

Spontaneous, adventurous, independent and inquisitive, the Naughty thrives on adrenaline. If you look around, the Naughty is the one casually dressed with their bags packed ready to jump on a plane or launch themselves out of one. Good with their hands, they’re often artisans like builders or furniture makers or in high-risk professions such as search and rescue, stockbroking and merchant banking.

One thing a Naughty does well is have fun. People can’t help liking a Naughty because they are just so charming. They’re also uninhibited about their bodies and are usually great dancers. Their bad points, though, are numerous: they’re unreliable, they bore easily, they act first and think later and they avoid routine at any cost.

If you love a Naughty, expect mind-blowing sex, but deep intimacy is not their thing. In short, you’ll be lucky to get any form of commitment from them because they live in the moment and hate planning ahead. On the other hand, if they want to be with you and you’re happy with what they have to offer, get ready for a wild, lusty ride.

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