The MBTI® and the 16 different types of awesome – which one are you?
Discovering your 4-letter MBTI code can help you understand and communicate with others in your life like never before.
Discover your 100% authentic MBTI® personality type code online in less than 30 minutes.
The Guardians
Red: the colour of Authority
and Stability
40-45% of population
We serve as the world's accountants, police officers and supervisors. We prefer facts to theories and closure to flexibility. We're upholders of standards and joiners of groups dedicated to keeping things just as they are. We like to see everything running smoothly – and people behaving appropriately.
| Focuses on: rules Trusts: authority Prizes: gratitude |
As partner: help-mate As parent: responsible As leader: stabilising |
Likes: structure and rules Dislikes: change, carelessness |
| Dreams of: receiving his or her just rewards | ||
Follow the links below to learn
about the four Guardian personality types.
The Artisans
Yellow: the colour of Adventure
and Artistry
30-40% of population
We are the world's hands-on workers, artists, racing drivers and party animals. Action-oriented and sensation-seeking, we prefer facts to theories and flexibility to closure. But, hey, we're pretty smart in practical ways, we're fast learners – and we get better as we go along. We want to have fun and make a splash. We live life to the full, one day at a time.
| Focuses on: here and now Trusts: impulse Prizes: freedom | As partner: play-mate As parent: creative As leader: troubleshooting |
Likes: making an impact Dislikes: inaction, formalities |
| Dreams of: mastering action skills | ||
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about the four Artisan personality types.
The Intellects
Blue: the colour of Thought, Logic and Perception
5-7% of population
We are the world's forensic detectives, system builders, mad scientists and nerds. We prefer to discover patterns than deal with boring details. And we are guided by logic and reason rather than emotion or impulse. Strategy is our thing. Ingenious, independent and strong-willed, we are drawn to investigating and inventing, planning and marshalling.
| Focuses on: problem-solving Trusts: logic Prizes: knowledge | As partner: mind-mate As parent: individualising As leader: strategic |
Likes: new ideas and insights Dislikes: routine, pomposity |
| Dreams of: understanding how the world works | ||
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about the four Intellect personality types.
The Idealists
Purple: colour of Intuition and the Transcendent
5-7% of population
We are the world's inspirers, prophets and Jedi Masters. While others may obsess about doing things the right way, we ask: 'Are we doing the right things?'. We just can't help looking ahead into the future, and searching for the deeper patterns beneath the everyday details. As creative nurturers, our life is a journey towards meaning in relationships and knowledge.
| Focuses on: the future Trusts: intuition Prizes: deep relationships | As partner: soul-mate As parent: nurturing As leader: inspirational |
Likes: harmony, imagination Dislikes: conflict, insensitivity |
| Dreams of: finding meaning, attaining wisdom | ||
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about the four Idealist personality types.
The MBTI® and your Cohabitation Agreement
Your Cohabitation Agreement sets out your shared vision of your life together in a legal document.
Ensure your Cohabitation Agreement is based on a solid foundation of open and honest sharing of all relevant information by:
Each completing an official MBTI® personality assessment.
Attaching your two MBTI® personality reports as exhibits to your Cohabitation Agreement.
Taking the MBTI® demonstrates that you have each taken the time to understand your personalities and value your differences.
Completing the MBTI® also shows that you are entering into your Cohabitation Agreement with your hearts and your eyes wide open.
