I'm a Red

I took the Color Code personality test.  I'm a red.


The Core Motivation that drives you through life is "Power".  Power means the ability to get things done, to go from A to B as quickly and directly as possible.  The word power was derived from the Old French poeir meaning "to be able."  Often what is perceived by the other colors as insensitive is simply a pragmatic sense of urgency to accomplish a given task.

As a RED you naturally seek productivity and want others to see you as intellectually strong.  As REDS want their own way, you like to be in the driver's seat and are willing to pay the price to be in a leadership role even in an intimate relationship.  However, you can get frustrated when your partner cannot think for himself or make intelligent decisions on his own.  As a RED, you tend to value whatever gets you ahead in life, whether it is at work, school, or in your personal relationships.  What you value, you get done.  You may be a workaholic and enjoy it!  You will, however, resist being forced to do anything that doesn't interest you.

As a RED, you are likely to be right.  You value approval from others for your intelligence and solution-based, pragmatic style.  You want to be respected even more than you want to be loved, and you appreciate admiration for your logical, practical mind.

Nobody Dates Like a RED

This is true.  When you are in pursuit of something (or somebody!), you tend to go all out.  You dress to impress, you get the limo, the tickets, the flowers, the reservations, and the whole shebang.  You by nature are a very competitive opponent to any other potential suitor who may come along, and you take great pleasure in taking home the prize.

You are Highly Protective of Your Companion

When you commit to someone, they can feel your protection on all levels.  You see them as part of you, and are willing to go to war verbally and even physically on their behalf.  You will not back down or remain silent when your partner is being attacked.  Your companion loves to know that he is being taken care of and that you will be there to back him up and defend him whenever necessary.

You Tend to be Selfish

As a RED, you tend to always be thinking about what's in it for you.  If you always put your needs before those of someone you're dating or are involved with in a committed relationship, you will foster a sense of resentment that may ultimately cost you everything.

You can be Uncomfortable with Emotions and Feelings

Logic is your strong suit, and you may feel uncomfortable or insecure when your partner gets emotional.  You see this as weakness and may become adamant that he address such things in a more logical manner.  When he does not, you become dismissive, when in reality, you are the laggard where matters of the heart are concerned.  There is tremendous value in connecting emotionally, and if you cannot learn to do so, you and your partner will miss out.

You Need Respect

As a RED, you naturally want to be respected.  In fact, it may be more important to you to be respected than loved.  You also need for your partner to be worthy (and if needs be, demanding) of your respect.  How can you love what you can't respect?  You appreciate your partner more if they demand your respect than simply allow you free license to walk all over them.

You Need to Appear Knowledgeable

You value your intellectual and logic-based abilities.  You consider your ability to reason and problem-solve to be one of your greatest attributes.  You want your partner to value this about you as well and to promote this image to others.  If your partner were to ever embarrass you publicly, you would have a hard time ever getting over it.

You Want to Tightly Hide Your Insecurities

You feel insecure about your various inadequacies, and feel powerless when such things are exposed.  Therefore, it is your tendency to guard those feelings of insecurity and inadequacy very tightly even from your significant other.  This is not always appropriate, and you should find someone with whom you are able to open your heart and be vulnerable to so that you learn to value yourself for who you are and not solely by what you are able to produce.

You Want Your Productivity to be Supported

REDS want to be productive, and you are no exception.  You feel you are at your best when you are able to accomplish various goals.  It is important that you find someone who allows you the time and the space that you need to continue to produce and do what you do best.

Top 5 RED Turn-Ons

1.  Being competent
2.  Demanding attention and respect from them and others
3.  Being direct, brief, and specific
4.  Presenting issues logically
5.  Supporting their leadership instincts

Top 5 RED Turn-Offs

1.  Embarrassing them in front of others
2.  Arguing from an emotional perspective
3.  Being slow and indecisive
4.  Taking their arguments personally
5.  Waiting for them to solicit your opinion


So I read tidbits about the other color personalities, and I seem to fit best with a yellow.  Any yellows out there?