Personality Blog

Who was this man with so few mourners? What were his beliefs about himself, others and the world (personality) that lead him to this inauspicious fate?

In addition to consistency, you will also need patience. Choosing one or two battles rather than focusing on each transgression will require supreme patience. The battles you choose should meet at least two criteria.

They are experts at avoiding, denying, blaming and excusing. Don’t be taken in by constant excuses. True, even Bad Boys have the occasional flat tire or a dead phone battery.

Your Bad Boy has spent his entire life trying to avoid consequences. He will not embrace them now. He may turn nasty when you mention the C-word. You can allow him to accept natural consequences by not bailing him out of trouble.

Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder is the 8th personality disorder in our series. You don’t want to miss any of them. People with OCPD have impossibly high standards for themselves and others.