Golden Retriever

Pure sunshine son

Affectionate · Sunny · Devoted

He'd hug you in front of his entire class. We both know it.

What this archetype looks like

Your son shows love easily. He hugs, gives, shares and makes people feel wanted. The good part is a warm bond that is easy to feel. The hard part is that children who give a lot do not always know how to ask for what they need. What helps is teaching him that kindness is not the same as pleasing everyone. He can be generous and still have boundaries.

Strengths

Unprompted affection
Easy emotional fluency
Builds the bond actively

Watch-outs

Big feelings he can't name yet
Assumes the world will be as warm back
Can over-give to friends who don't reciprocate

What to do with this

Try the Love Language test
Try the Attachment Style test
Try the Emotional Intelligence test

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