Male Personality Types

The seven personality types are within each and every man. Each has a dominant persona - a facade that he shows to the world - and most activate at least one or two others frequently.

Have you noticed how some people seem so much more complicated than others? The complicated person can switch roles more rapidly than outfits, while it takes a major change in the life of a less complicated friend, before the latter will allow another persona to emerge from within. We draw on the strengths - and weaknesses - at different stages of our lives. Each phase in our life is usually marked by the activation of a different personality type from within.

The 7 Male Personality Types (in brief)

Mummy's Boy: Reared by a domineering, over-protective parent (usually his mother), he is soft, gentle, understanding, compliant and eager to please – although he is capable of rebellion under certain circumstances and may even resort to tantrums. His competitive spirit is not strong but can be highly successful in his career if he has a mentor or an encouraging wife to take the place of Mother. He is attracted to strong, beautiful women and although he may appear to be strong at first, she will shoulder all responsibilities in the relationship. Sex is a comforting, nurturing experience. Is happy for his wife to shoulder most of the responsibilities. Although he would never be a strict disciplinarian he is a warm, loving father who enjoys baby-sitting and of course the children just adore him.

Dad's Boy: Influenced by a strong father or an inspiring, ambitious mother. Recognisable by his manliness. He is competitive and ambitious and usually successful. He is very responsible for his family which may be taken for chauvinism as he likes to be in control. He is attracted to a beautiful woman who will enhance his status. He will either rescue her or sweep her off her feet. Although he attracts her with charm, generosity and sexuality, once married, she may become ‘the little woman’, if she is not careful. His odd flirtation, is his business. His wife must recognise and understand that within his tough exterior is an emotionally-fragile little boy and, unless she does, he is likely to seek another who will. He will spoil his daughters and expect his sons to be little men from an early age.

The Baby: He was the baby of the family or the favoured one with a close family network. Always youthful, a charmer and cute no matter what age. Because of his sense of adventure there is never a dull moment; he is great fun. He has a high self-image, believing everyone loves him as they did in his childhood. Has strong principles and cannot tolerate the same faults in others. Because his family taught him to master the mechanics of his toys, has a penchant for gimmicks and gadgets; his motor vehicle is chosen for pleasure or prestige. Daring, innovative and successful in his career – particularly if he branches out on his own to outshine his father and brothers. Charms women with enthusiasm, and generosity. He wants to protect them. With his wife and children he demands to be the centre of attention but his generosity knows no bounds.

The Brother: He was allowed to form his own opinions and set standards; not dominated by either parent. The Brother is direct, open and honest. Fights for principles and for others not strong enough to stand up for themselves. Not ambitious for material gains, his motivation is altruistic rather than self-directed. Treats all people as equals, including women. He is unlikely to make sexual advances or have sexist attitudes – prefers to develop a firm friendship first. Admires a woman with strong principles, even a feminist. Unimpressed with the coquettish, game-playing Mummy's Girl, who wants to be rescued. Although she must attempt to change a tyre, read road maps and share responsibilities, he will be loyal, supportive and protective. Happily accepts an egalitarian marriage. All children enjoy this father who will take an interest in everything they do.

The Bachelor: Always a loner. Escapes within to find security. Rarely influenced by his peer group; his parents were probably similar. Set in his ways, exact and inclined to be introverted, he enjoys his own company and is usually known for his reliability, loyalty and steadiness. He puts himself before his career; is not ambitious, but conscientious. Can live without women, but enjoys their company to provide the excitement and enthusiasm he lacks. He is attracted to vivacious women who are self-sufficient and undemanding. Marries late, if at all, and she will have to accept his stubbornness and set ideas. Accepts his duties as a husband as conscientiously as he does his job. Provided his children do not intrude on his solitude, he is a warm, loving, dutiful father.

The Playboy: His father may have had a roving eye or his mother created his awareness of his sex appeal. Has a magnetic attraction that appeals to most women. Never a problem bringing him home to Mother, he will charm her too. Should he channel his communication skills into his career the results will be highly successful either as a barrister, great statesman or salesman of international note. Forever youthful and enthusiastic and no matter how dedicated to his career, always has time for a woman, even in the workplace, where other men would never dare. All women are a challenge. Enjoys the chase, but many Playboys have a defeatist attitude towards maintaining a relationship. His sons will probably grow up to be playboys too. A fun-loving father who charms his wife and daughters.

The Workaholic: A wonderful provider – almost always highly successful; but often late or absent, because of work pressure. Forever proving his success, having begun at as a child. Has an in-built, obsessive single-minded vision of success. His career comes first. Before he achieves current objectives, is planning the next, more ambitious goal. Attracted to the woman who will take care of him, to leave more time for work. Should he marry a woman equally ambitious for him, the marriage is highly successful. Although his children may feel neglected at times, when he is around, he throws as much passion and enthusiasm into his concern for them as he does for his career goals.

Because on the whole, men are predictable creatures, should you not be able to persuade your man to complete this questionnaire – chose the answers for him, you are bound to be right.

Extract from Dial A Personality by Rosalind Neville of ENTRE NOUS (Introduction Service). Other books by the same author: Dial A Woman and Dial A Man.

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