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The Avoider
- First up we have the Avoider. This archetype struggles to commit to any one person and will often feel uncomfortable unless they can see a way out of their relationship.
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The Avoider
- Often, people who align with this archetype have been hurt in the past and are reluctant to commit to someone fully out of fear of history repeating itself.
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The Avoider - Indeed, if you’re dating an Avoider, you can expect that they will never be ready to commit to anything long-term, let alone a ‘forever’ relationship.
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The Pleaser
- Next up we have the Pleaser. The Pleasers among us are those who put the needs of their other half above their own, often to the point of fault.
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The Pleaser
- Pleasers often sacrifice their own hopes and dreams if it will make others happy. And they don’t stop at their partners either, they’ll often do it for other family members too.
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The Pleaser
- If you are a Pleaser yourself, it is important to take a step back every now and again and consider whether you are properly taking your own needs into account.
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The Pleaser
- If you are in a relationship with a Pleaser, make sure you are not taking advantage of their giving nature, and be sure to help them with their own self-compassion.
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The Controller
- The Controller is probably the most troubling of the relationship archetypes. As the name suggests, Controllers enjoy being in charge and will always put themselves first.
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The Controller
- In a relationship, a Controller can end up manipulating their partner’s decisions and actions in their quest for control. It may not always be intentional.
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The Controller
- Controlling behavior should be treated as a red flag whether you see it in yourself or your partner. It is generally not conducive to a fulfilling relationship.
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The Worrier
- The Worrier is one of the more contradictory archetypes. On the one hand, Worriers are often distracted by things that may never happen; they really struggle with uncertainty.
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The Worrier
- On the other hand, people who align with this archetype tend to be quite good in a crisis, since they are at their best when they are busy.
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The Worrier
- If you are dating a Worrier, bear in mind that they will need a lot of reassurance and security. They will also probably want to be the planner in the relationship.
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The Worrier - Although it can be tricky to take a back seat and let them take the reins, it is important to let a Worrier do this as it is for their own well-being.
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The Anchor - Probably the easiest archetype to date is the Anchor. These are the emotionally mature and grounded people who make others feel at ease.
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The Anchor
- Anchors manage to be independent without being cold; they are always open to discussion and can see both sides of any argument.
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The Anchor
- Unsurprisingly, there are few sides to dating an Anchor. It is important to remember they won’t be taken for granted, however.
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The Anchor
- If you are dating an Anchor, be sure to acknowledge and be respectful of whatever they bring to the relationship.
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The Soloist
- Next up we have the Soloist, the fiercely independent archetype. When in a relationship, the Soloist needs a lot of space.
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The Soloist
- Soloists are those people who, despite being in love, need plenty of time to themselves to enjoy their friends, hobbies, and activities independent of the relationship.
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The Soloist
- If you are a Soloist and are dating someone who is not, keep in mind that you may need to compromise sometimes and put their needs above your own.
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The Soloist
- If you are dating a Soloist and you’re not one yourself, don’t be afraid to ask to spend more time together, although certainly not all the time.
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The Supporter - The Supporters among us are those who are often described as ‘rocks.’ They’re the people others rely on to be steady when things get rocky.
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The Supporter
- The problem with Supporters is that they often have a fair amount of worry and anxiety bubbling just below the surface.
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The Supporter - If you are a Supporter, it might be worth getting in touch with those more difficult feelings and finding a healthy way to express them.
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The Supporter
- If you are dating a Supporter, you could consider taking some time to help your partner access this side of themselves.
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The Chameleon
- And finally, the Chameleon. This is another tricky archetype to date because they are always changing their opinions and behavior according to their current feelings.
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The Chameleon
- Dating such a changeable person is difficult because you never know what to expect. Just like Controllers, it is advisable to proceed with caution when it comes to Chameleons. Sources: (Daily Mail) (Medium)
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The Avoider
- First up we have the Avoider. This archetype struggles to commit to any one person and will often feel uncomfortable unless they can see a way out of their relationship.
© Shutterstock
1 / 29 Fotos
The Avoider
- Often, people who align with this archetype have been hurt in the past and are reluctant to commit to someone fully out of fear of history repeating itself.
© Shutterstock
2 / 29 Fotos
The Avoider - Indeed, if you’re dating an Avoider, you can expect that they will never be ready to commit to anything long-term, let alone a ‘forever’ relationship.
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The Pleaser
- Next up we have the Pleaser. The Pleasers among us are those who put the needs of their other half above their own, often to the point of fault.
© Shutterstock
4 / 29 Fotos
The Pleaser
- Pleasers often sacrifice their own hopes and dreams if it will make others happy. And they don’t stop at their partners either, they’ll often do it for other family members too.
© Shutterstock
5 / 29 Fotos
The Pleaser
- If you are a Pleaser yourself, it is important to take a step back every now and again and consider whether you are properly taking your own needs into account.
© Shutterstock
6 / 29 Fotos
The Pleaser
- If you are in a relationship with a Pleaser, make sure you are not taking advantage of their giving nature, and be sure to help them with their own self-compassion.
© Shutterstock
7 / 29 Fotos
The Controller
- The Controller is probably the most troubling of the relationship archetypes. As the name suggests, Controllers enjoy being in charge and will always put themselves first.
© Shutterstock
8 / 29 Fotos
The Controller
- In a relationship, a Controller can end up manipulating their partner’s decisions and actions in their quest for control. It may not always be intentional.
© Shutterstock
9 / 29 Fotos
The Controller
- Controlling behavior should be treated as a red flag whether you see it in yourself or your partner. It is generally not conducive to a fulfilling relationship.
© Shutterstock
10 / 29 Fotos
The Worrier
- The Worrier is one of the more contradictory archetypes. On the one hand, Worriers are often distracted by things that may never happen; they really struggle with uncertainty.
© Shutterstock
11 / 29 Fotos
The Worrier
- On the other hand, people who align with this archetype tend to be quite good in a crisis, since they are at their best when they are busy.
© Shutterstock
12 / 29 Fotos
The Worrier
- If you are dating a Worrier, bear in mind that they will need a lot of reassurance and security. They will also probably want to be the planner in the relationship.
© Shutterstock
13 / 29 Fotos
The Worrier - Although it can be tricky to take a back seat and let them take the reins, it is important to let a Worrier do this as it is for their own well-being.
© Shutterstock
14 / 29 Fotos
The Anchor - Probably the easiest archetype to date is the Anchor. These are the emotionally mature and grounded people who make others feel at ease.
© Shutterstock
15 / 29 Fotos
The Anchor
- Anchors manage to be independent without being cold; they are always open to discussion and can see both sides of any argument.
© Shutterstock
16 / 29 Fotos
The Anchor
- Unsurprisingly, there are few sides to dating an Anchor. It is important to remember they won’t be taken for granted, however.
© Shutterstock
17 / 29 Fotos
The Anchor
- If you are dating an Anchor, be sure to acknowledge and be respectful of whatever they bring to the relationship.
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18 / 29 Fotos
The Soloist
- Next up we have the Soloist, the fiercely independent archetype. When in a relationship, the Soloist needs a lot of space.
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19 / 29 Fotos
The Soloist
- Soloists are those people who, despite being in love, need plenty of time to themselves to enjoy their friends, hobbies, and activities independent of the relationship.
© Shutterstock
20 / 29 Fotos
The Soloist
- If you are a Soloist and are dating someone who is not, keep in mind that you may need to compromise sometimes and put their needs above your own.
© x
21 / 29 Fotos
The Soloist
- If you are dating a Soloist and you’re not one yourself, don’t be afraid to ask to spend more time together, although certainly not all the time.
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The Supporter - The Supporters among us are those who are often described as ‘rocks.’ They’re the people others rely on to be steady when things get rocky.
© Shutterstock
23 / 29 Fotos
The Supporter
- The problem with Supporters is that they often have a fair amount of worry and anxiety bubbling just below the surface.
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24 / 29 Fotos
The Supporter - If you are a Supporter, it might be worth getting in touch with those more difficult feelings and finding a healthy way to express them.
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The Supporter
- If you are dating a Supporter, you could consider taking some time to help your partner access this side of themselves.
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26 / 29 Fotos
The Chameleon
- And finally, the Chameleon. This is another tricky archetype to date because they are always changing their opinions and behavior according to their current feelings.
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27 / 29 Fotos
The Chameleon
- Dating such a changeable person is difficult because you never know what to expect. Just like Controllers, it is advisable to proceed with caution when it comes to Chameleons. Sources: (Daily Mail) (Medium)
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Which is your relationship archetype?
We all align with one
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Ever wondered why you seem to fall into the same behavioral patterns when in a relationship? According to certain psychologists, much of it may be determined by your relationship archetype.
Understanding which archetype you and your partner best align with can help you to understand why you behave in a certain way.
Curious? Check out this gallery to find out more.
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