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Point Two: The Giver

Basic Proposition:  Love and acceptance is a function of giving in order to get. Attention naturally goes to others’ needs and desires.

"Distinguishing Traits of Type Two"

• Attention goes to the needs of significant others
• Price in giving/helping; “People depend on my help”
• Gives to get approval and acceptance
• Sometimes feels taken advantage of
• Hard to express own needs
• Selfpresentation alters to please significant people
• Manipulative.  Indirect approach to meeting of own needs
• Likes to be the power behind the throne

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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