Middle borns are able to get along with most people and to restore social harmony when conflict arises.
Middle borns are easily persuaded by others, and most likely to give in to peer pressure.
Middle borns are more likely to have an accurate view of what they can achieve, and to be able to set realistic expectations for themselves.
Middle borns are likely to excel in slightly more creative ways - sport, art, music, for example.
Middle borns are often the first child in the family to leave home, or at least the one who leaves home at the youngest age.
Middle borns are more likely than others to take up 'causes' and to support 'crusades' for the downtrodden.
Middle borns often express their individuality in unusual ways, particularly during adolescence.
Middle borns are frequently plagued by a lack of direction, in part because they have trouble recognising what they really want.
Important notes on choosing a partner:
- you partners are lucky! Because of your long history of negotiating (sibling) conflict and making compromises for the sake of others, most people find you easy to get along with.
HOWEVER, your malleability could bring with it some problems. If you never stand up for yourself, never hold your position firmly, it's possible that your partner will lose some respect for you. He or she might also start taking advantage of your defence, and after a time you might feel that your needs are totally ignored.
By Linda Blair
1 comment:
I think your points are pretty much on target and all very interesting. I might just point out though that middles are not so much plagued by lack of direction as willing to try on different hats until they find just the right thing for themselves. This can appear to others to be indecisive, but in many cases it's just middleborns trying to find the right niche for themselves. You might like my book, which I co-authored with Dr. Catherine Salmon, on middles called: The Secret Power of Middle Children. You can tell from the title that we think they're generally underestimated and overlooked!
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