Control Freaks-7 Types

Control Freaks: 7 Basic Types

Do You Know One?

Are You One?

THE Intervener:

      Breaks into ongoing conversations frequently

      with strong opinions.

THE RIGHTEOUS

      Is consistently overbearing.

      Keeps repeating himself/herself

            until you agree —

           (or pretend to agree to keep the peace.)

THE SMARTY

      Believes that if you do not agree with him/her,

            it is because you are stupid/don’t get it.

      If you only understood, you would agree.

THE ATTACKER

      Finds everything wrong and nothing right

     about your opinion.

      Indicates that your thoughts are ridiculous.

THE RULER

      Measures everything in black or white

      Does not compromise, negotiate,

      or work to be flexible.

THE STEAMROLLER

      Will not accept a truce on a topic when you suggest it.

THE BUTTINSKY

     Delivers unsolicited advice routinely.

     Is offended when you do not take it.

     Insists he/she is always right and knows

      what’s best for you.

MORE INFO LINKS: Lists- Dealing with Control Freaks-9 Tips (Coming Soon)

                                    Posts-Pt1 8/13/08, Pt2 8/16/08, Pt3 8/22/08, Pt4 (Coming Soon);

                                    Reflections- Controlling a Control Freak;    

                                    Quizzes-Am I a Control Freak? (Coming Soon)

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