Sanguine

Of the two extroverted personality types, Sanguine (pronounced sang-gwin)is the one who is most likely to be dancing, partying, laughing, and overall having a good time! These people are best friends with everyone, and love to have fun and enjoy themselves.

Dictionary.com says sanguines are cheerful, optimistic, and confident. The root of the word comes from the Latin word for bloody or rosy.

Sanguines are often loved for their sunny, cherry dispositions and spontaneity. These people love to host parties, meet new people, and shine in the spotlight of attention!

Of course, there is a negative side of this personality, too. Sanguines can be wrapped up into themselves, self-absorbed, and flighty. They are so busy being happy and cheerful they are often neglectful of other, less-fun-but-still-important activities such as getting work and cleaning done on time. They can be unreliable, and sometimes you have to push or nag them for them to get anything done.

Sanguines are also very emotional, which can be both good and bad. Even in bad times, family members can count on them to see the positive side and remain happy! However, they can change moods quickly, getting angry easily and blowing up at those around them. However, they usually get over these outburst quickly (unlike cholerics and melancholics!) and go right back to normal once they have finished complaining.

They are often great storytellers and the life of the party. Of course, they also tend to complain, exaggerate stories, and whine. They are very disorganized and life can be in perpetual chaos around a sanguine! Other types may think the sanguine is just "too happy" and comes across as fake if they are not careful.

This happy-go-lucky temperament is usually a joy to be around. In a relationship, introverted melancholics and phlegmatics will be drawn to the sanguine's happy, bubbly, outgoing nature. The very organized and structured melancholic and choleric will both complement the sanguine's disorganized, wild side, but they may get annoyed and impatient with the sanguine's lack of discipline.

Of course, as with all temperaments, the more mature and Christ-centered a sanguine is, the more God will enhance their positive characteristics and decrease their negative ones. A sanguine is a loving, emotional being who can bring joy and sunlight into the lives of others.