Melancholies are mildly
introverted, so they are
somewhat quiet by
nature. Although they
may have an opinion or
an answer for most
everything, they often
do not share unless
asked.
Melancholies are highly
intelligent and very
gifted. They love the
arts. Many of the
greatest artists and
musicians of all time
have been melancholies.
In fact, most
performers possess
some melancholy traits
in their personality.
A melancholy typically
makes very good
grades, has a retentive
mind, is analytical, neat
and precise. They are
good spellers and
precise grammarians.
They turn work in on
time and are very
conscientious. They
enjoy studying difficult
subjects and appreciate
the depth of the
subject.
Melancholies are rarely
ever lazy. They are
highly motivated and
self-disciplined and
typically stay physically
fit. In fact, they are
quite active and tend to
feel guilty when they're
not working.
Melancholies like to
follow rules and are
very good at keeping
commitments.
Probably the two most
prominent traits of
melancholies are that
they are very
perfectionistic and very
sensitive. They are
always looking for the
perfect mix in
everything they do and
in themselves. Ironically,
they are the one
personality who most
likely wants a different
temperament.
They typically have only
a few friends because
they internalize, are
self-occupied and prefer
to be alone. They are
extremely loyal to the
friends they do have as
long as you don't betray
them or hurt them in
some way.
Melancholy children are
usually model children.
Because they seek the
approval of everyone
around them including
parents and teachers,
they will need very little
correction.
It is imperative that
melancholy children get
involved in lots of arts
for their personality to
thrive. Explore musical
instruments, art,
theater, creative
writing and dance to
find the areas that are
best. You may very well
have a genius on your
hands who will do
something great one
day given the
opportunity.
As melancholies
become adults, they are
often artists, musicians
and performers, chefs,
authors, interior
designers, fashion and
costume designers, set
designers and
playwrights. They love
jobs where creativity
and innovation abound.
Now here's the key
about melancholies.
Because of their very
sensitive nature, they
need lots of positive
reinforcement. Parents
must be very careful
not to overdiscipline a
melancholy. Their spirit
is easily broken, and
they can quickly become
depressed, discouraged
and moody.
Their overactive
imagination can think up
all kinds of negative
thoughts, and they can
easily get into a blue
funk. Because they are
already hard on
themselves because of
their perfectionism,
they don't need
additional criticism.
It is essential to provide
constant
encouragement to a
melancholy in their
creative endeavors.
They need to know you
believe in them and
support them.
As they grow into
teens, their creativity
needs to be
encouraged, and they
need activities which
ensure a level of
success. Serious arts
studies are great for
melancholies because
they will rise to the top
level if given a chance.
Lack of encouragement
in a melancholy teen can
lead them into a dark
hole or down a
destructive path.
Interestingly, Whitney
Houston was a
beautiful and wonderful
person with one of the
most amazing voices of
all time. However, she
had periods in her life in
which her bad
melancholy traits
overcame her and led
her to wrong decisions
and wrong thinking,
causing her to feel that
she didn't "measure up."
While family and friends
cannot be blamed for
decisions melancholies
make, it is just good to
know that we can
make a difference in
the mind of a young
melancholy by giving
them lots of support
and encouragement.
And we can open up a
wonderful world to
these young people by
engaging them in the
arts.

Hmmmmm...I have a couple of friends that are Mel....The fact that they are usually neat set of pple is true...There is this one of them that is overly neat at a point we started thinking he was gay....Then very disciplined too....But He can argue for Africa ehn, loves sport to the extreme, ...
Me myself I have like 40% of the traits you mentioned ooo... I'm beginning to think I need to unleash the Melancholy in me...
But don't get it twisted I'm A phleg 70%

I've just be described. Proudly MelSan. The Mel takes 80%,Sanguine takes 20%

philtrum:
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what have you got to say bro?

Jennimma:
I've just be described. Proudly MelSan. The Mel takes 80%,Sanguine takes 20%

Mel-Phleg, Melancholy is dominant by atleast 90% and Phlegmatic 10% in me.

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I'm 70% melancholic I guess... Everything fits asides the 'rarely gets lazy' part.

Thorerah:
I'm 70% melancholic I guess... Everything fits asides the 'rarely gets lazy' part.

you are right about that, i'm kinda lazy, lol. Do you get tongue-tied too?

so everybody now na mel,wel me too na melphleg i be,perfectionist n sensitive. Not easy especially when faced with critism

Rapzino:
you are right about that, i'm kinda lazy, lol. Do you get tongue-tied too?

Occasionally

chukwuinya:
so everybody now na mel,wel me too na melphleg i be,perfectionist n sensitive. Not easy especially when faced with critism

i sometimes take criticism personal

Rapzino wats up...

chibwike:
Rapzino wats up...

i dey bros, how are you doing?

Tallesty1:
Occasionally

especially with them senoras

naijaboiy:
i'm proudly SanMel

there's no doubt about you been Sanguine

I'm not exactly that mild introvert but most of the things listed above describe me except 'the rarely get lazy' part. I guess I don't fit in but I could really get melancholic or introverted or whatever being quiet can be called. Forget Nairaland, no be so I be o.

Dygeasy:
I'm not exactly that mild introvert but most of the things listed above describe me except 'the rarely get lazy' part. I guess I don't fit in but I could really get melancholic or introverted or whatever being quiet can be called. Forget Nairaland, no be so I be o.

same here bro, imma lazy dude but because i hate to be criticized i always try to work hard. My life is one of seclusion and i know people think that i'm boring.

Rapzino:
same here bro, imma lazy dude but because i hate to be criticized i always try to work hard. My life is one of seclusion and i know people think that i'm boring.

I'm lazy too. My own laziness doesn't stop me from working hard. It only makes me not do what I ought to do when I'm supposed to do it but on a good day I could be a real German & USA Machine combined.

how is your life one of seclusion? Are you a priest?

naijaboiy:
i'm proudly SanMel

I will say 80% sanguine and 20% melancholy

I'm the type of person that likes fun and I talk very well,,i also make many friends.

One thing with being a sanguine is that you attract people a lot to you. They just wana be close to you.

At times the melancholic part takes its toll on me and i'm withdrawn from social activities.

Also when i'm in a new environment,,i'll seem like an introvert.

I like doing most things by myself and set my own standard. Although i'm usually lazy but my mind is never at rest when that happens.

my closest cousin is a Sanguine, he's always the centre of attraction where ever we go to. I don't think that guy would ever be shy, he could embarass just any chatter-box. I admire him a lot, although sometimes he embarrasses me.

Dygeasy:
I'm lazy too. My own laziness doesn't stop me from working hard. It only makes me not do what I ought to do when I'm supposed to do it but on a good day I could be a real German & USA Machine combined.

how is your life one of seclusion? Are you a priest?

i'm not a priest (your prayer won't work on me bro, tufia!!!), i just love been left alone with my thoughts. I'm just one crazy day-dreamer.

Rapzino:
i dey bros, how are you doing?

am fine oh...u re an introvert right?

Rapzino:
i'm not a priest (your prayer won't work on me bro, tufia!!!), i just love been left alone with my thoughts. I'm just one crazy day-dreamer.

lol! Even person wey wan die go daydream about heaven or hell (whichever he feels he deserves).

We all daydream jor!

Dygeasy:
lol! Even person wey wan die go daydream about heaven or hell (whichever he feels he deserves).

We all daydream jor!

mine is an addiction

chibwike:
am fine oh...u re an introvert right?

yes i am

Just incase it hits d FP I was here

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standd:



I am 70% Melancholic, 20% phlegmatic and 10% Sanguine( when I am with my closest friends sha).

@Rapzino...your post fits me perfectly. Nice job

thank you bro