The last of the five temperaments we cover is "supine." A supine (inclusion area) appears to be private, introverted, analytical, task-oriented, and introspective but has a strong need to feel included in social settings. Their intuitiveness can create feelings of exclusion when, in reality, they could be included. Supine individuals are known to have a servant's heart and to be extremely empathetic. As a conflict-avoidant person, they will shut down and internalize their hurt.

A supine is dependent (control area) and does not want to be the decision maker. They want to know and follow the rules, lean on a superior's guidance, or be well-experienced in the task at hand. They are overly conflict-avoidant and will too often agree to do things that they do not want to do.

With their loved ones (affection area), supines are very service-minded, sincere, genuine, giving, empathetic, sensitive, and intuitive. They show love by doing specific, meaningful tasks, such as making a cup of coffee just the way you like it. However, they will not brag about the services they provide; instead, they hope that you notice. Supines do not initiate love and affection. They expect their loved ones to be genuine in initiating love. They feel loved by being included, specific tasks shown, appreciation, and, most of all, specific affirmations.

Strengths: sincere, genuine, empathetic, intuitive, sensitive to others, servant's heart, giving, loyal, reliable, and reciprocates affection when initiated.

Weaknesses: extremely conflict-avoidant, shuts down, stonewalls, offense comes easily due to sensitivity, does not create or enforce boundaries, harbors hurt over long periods of time (unforgiveness), which turns to bitterness and resentment.

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