What's It Like To Have A Supine Temperament?

The supine temperament was only discovered in 1994 by NCCA founders Drs. Richard and Phyllis Arno. While analyzing the various temperaments, they discovered there was an area where things just did not match up to the ages old idea of four temperaments. By defining this temperament, they improved the usability of the concept, and improved the accuracy of their analysis considerably.

The Supine in Inclusion is a temperament that has many interests and cares, but little ability or need to express their needs. One Supine we know remarked that to be a Supine "felt like having tape over his mouth." He often has a wish or desire, but is unable or unwilling to express himself. Supine In Inclusion people often wish that others could "read their minds."

If others have ever observed that you are too sensitive or easily offended, you may very well have a Supine temperament.  Slow-paced and diligent, Supines are not indifferent or uncaring about life.  Quite the opposite, they may have the strong feeling of the Sanguine but simply be unwilling to express themselves.

Supines have a view of the world that makes them consider others to be superior to themselves. They frequently employ themselves in positions that permit them to be servants to others.  The will dutifully work to please others, who they see as better than themselves.  Mother Theresa is probably the best example of a true Supine.

Other temperament researchers had identified a group of people sometimes referred to as "passive Sanguines."  But these people are really quite unique in many ways, and these differences require a distinct classification.

A Melancholy will not express a need for much social contact.  A supine does not express much need in this area either.  But the profound difference is that the Melancholy has little need in this area, while the need for social contact for the Supine is very great! They look like they do not want, but the fact is they want very much!   This is the thing the Supine has in common with the Sanguine, they have a great need for social relationships.  Some counselors think of a Supine in Inclusion as a "closet Sanguine."  They effective hide their needs and expect you to read their mind.  And if you fail to correctly read their mind, they will be "hurt!"

• You like being with people, within reason
• You like people to be real
• You find it embarrassing when paid a  compliment
• You are kindhearted
• You prefer to be invited rather than to invite
• Your feelings are easily offended

The area of Control deals with decision making, willingness to take on responsibility, and the need for independence.  A Supine in Control will always be inclined to seek out others advice when tryng to make a decision.  Supines feel very inadequate and consider themselves incapable of making a good decision on their own.  They make seek out the counsel of several, and become quite confused if they receive differing opinions.  They have such an intense need to serve others, they often become "natural born victims."

Supine in Control individuals like to be involved in the decision making process, and will be offended if left out, but they do not want to make the final decisions or assume the responsibility for them. 

A supine in Control is also like to be an the type of person who harbors a great deal of anger and resentment.  They are often excluded from the decision-making process,  which they perceive as rejection.  They also see that they live in an environment that want them to be responsibility for their lives, but they don't feel confident enough to actually do so.

Other temperament types may view the Supine as a dominating individual.  By all outward appearances they are.  But the real truth is that they are manipulating others into taking care of them, and do no eant the responsibility of actual decision making.

Life is not easy for the Supine in Control.  As youngsters, they re often tormented and abused by other children.  They are typically slow to fight back. Instead they tend to internalize their anger and hurt, actually believing they deserve the treatment they receive.

• You like to be organized
• You wish people would read your mind
• Sometimes you find it hard to speak your mind
• You sometimes take on more than you can do

The area of Affection refers to the need for close, deep, personal relationships.

Because of their inability or unwillingness to express their needs, most Supines in Affection fail to get their needs met.   While they appear reserved and cool, the fact is they are truly in need of a lot of close, personal affection, love, and attention.  Since they find it nearly impossible to to actually express themselves, they simply cannot get their needs communicated.  The image of a prisoner bound and gagged is not far from the truth of being a Supine in Affection.

However, if a Supine In Affection actually feels safe in a close, personal relationship, they can respond and return expressions of caring.  They can become intensely loyal, producing absolute, complete faithfulness.  No temperament is more prone to this kind of intense loyalty.

• You may be emotional, crying easily
• You experience deep affection but find it hard to initiate
• You want honesty in close relationships
• You sense you need attention, but find it difficult to talk about

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