Reliable Realist
down-to-earth and responsible-minded. they are precise, reserved and demanding. their most prominent quality is reliability and they will always make every effort to keep any promise given. reliable realists are more quiet and serious persons, they do not talk a lot but they are a good listeners. they sometimes seem reserved and distant to outsiders although they often have a great deal of wit and esprit. their strong points are thoroughness, a marked sense of justice, doggedness bordering on pigheadedness and a pragmatic, vigorous and purposeful manner. reliable realists do not dither about if something has to be done. they do what is necessary without wasting words.
this personality type not only expects a lot of himself but also of others. once reliable realists have set their mind on something, it is difficult to persuade them otherwise. they do not like to leave anything to chance. planning means safety to reliable realists, as well as order and discipline. they have no problem respecting authorities and hierarchies but do not like to delegate tasks. they are certain that others would not deal with them as conscientiously as they do. in management positions, they are very task-oriented - they make sure that things are well done; however, they do not have a great deal of interest in personal contacts at work.
in relationships too, are reliability itself. as partners, they are faithful and consistent, well-balanced and sensible. security and stability are very important to them. they have little time for extravagances and flightiness. whoever has them as friend or partner can rely on them for a lifetime. however, it takes quite a while for reliable realists to enter into a relationship or friendship. they have little need for social contacts; they therefore take great care when choosing partners and friends and limit themselves to a small but exclusive circle which meets their high demands. they tend to show their closeness to people who are important to them by deeds - their partner should rather not expect romantic declarations of love.
adjectives which describe your type: introverted, practical, logical, planning, tradition-conscious, organized, persistent, objective, tidy, conscientious, cautious, loyal, peace-loving, sensible, down-to-earth, responsible-minded, reserved, careful, independent, punctual, precise, demanding, ability to concentrate, trustworthy, pedantic, reliable, persevering
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as a reliable realist you don't appreciate too much commotion around you preferring to work relatively independently of others. you need to give yourself plenty of time to work in peace and deal with your projects thoroughly and intensely. your ability to concentrate is exceptionally high and if you are interested in something you can truly immerse yourself forgetting everything around you. very strongly team-oriented professional fields, or employment where your concentration is continuously disturbed, or your work is disrupted, are not really for you. it is just too important to you to complete your projects really well.
one or two colleagues who are on your wavelength or possibly a small group of like-minded colleagues are the most you need. too many people are stressful to you because the emotionality and irrationality that comes with interpersonal relationships tends to disturb you. you are reserved when revealing yourself, and often have the effect of being aloof.
sometimes and although it may not be your intention, you even convey the impression of being dismissive to the people around you. the continuous locker room and water cooler banter enervate you more than anything else. for you, work is work, and you feel that private matters don't really belong there. when you choose your profession, watch out that you are not made to adjust to and interact with others around the clock.
reliability is your middle name. whoever hands you a project can rest assured that it will be handled diligently and delivered on time. the thought not to keep a promise or a commitment on time is total horror to you. therefore, it is important to you to be in an environment providing smooth working conditions where you receive consistent and predictable feedback about your efforts. clear and definite objectives, and the assurance that the necessary resources for your activities will be available, are a must.
you can's stand improvisation, short-term changes of plans, and last minute rush. you are a master at organized planning and proceed very purposefully with everything you do. you are driven up the wall if something unforeseen throws your careful calculations into disarray. you want everything within the purview of your responsibility to run smoothly, so that it can be dealt with one after the other. professional environments where it is impossible to plan from one day to the next, requiring continuous flexibility, are not your thing. you can deal with a sudden adjustment, but please, not too frequently! a daily life in uncertainty, not knowing if you would be able to deliver a performance meeting your high demands, is not for you.
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stability, reliability, fidelity, and security are those traits you expect from your love relationship (and which you contribute to a rich measure). if you have promised something to somebody, your word is your bond, come what may. you are one of the most honest personality types and one of the most predictable ones (in a positive sense!)
with you, one always knows that you mean what you say, and that you will stick with it, regardless what happens. if one can justifiably describe a type as the tower of strength for his/her partner, then it's you. intrigues, cunning, sneakiness, or even lack of openness are just as foreign to you in your love relationships as in the rest of your life. since you are very much aware that your expectations of your partner cannot be met by just anybody, you can procrastinate for quite some time until you decide on someone, and not get involved head over heels with a love relationship even then. for that, you are too careful and deal with your own feelings - and the ones of others - with too much respect.
you are the most conservative of all types, and feel bound by traditional values and institutions. for you, that also includes marriage and beginning a family. temporary affairs are not for you, and you don't know flightiness and inconsistency. you can't imagine just flirting. in the long run, you would not be happy in a relationship without a commitment. you assume a great responsibility if you engage in a relationship for life and you tend to see yourself as the provider in the relationship. material security is very important to you, and in order to offer it to your partner and your family, you work hard and often. it is very possible that you are most comfortable in a relationship with the "traditional" role allocation
