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?

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.

Individuals who are diagnosed with Avoidant Personality Disorder (APD) are frequently diagnosed with Dependent Personality Disorder too. They can become very dependent on the few people in their support system.