Playful Friday [9]: Type 6
 
Type 6s strive to feel secure: they scan for potential risks, inconsistencies, and “what ifs,” looking for enough certainty, back‑up plans, and reliability to relax and trust what is happening around them. Their mind often runs scenarios in advance so they can be prepared rather than blind sided, even if this sometimes looks like overthinking to others.
 
Type 6 is likely to say:
 
“I just want to know what the plan is if this doesn’t go as expected.”
 
“I’m not being negative, I’m checking whether this is actually safe and realistic.”
 
“Who’s responsible for this, and can we rely on them to follow through?”
 
“I feel better when I know the worst‑case scenario and how we’d handle it.”
 
“Give me clear information, not vague reassurances.”
 
“Did anyone else notice that small thing that could become a big problem later?”
 
“My brain doesn’t ‘spiral’; it runs full‑scale safety drills for situations that haven’t happened yet.”
 
“I don’t overthink; I perform advanced risk analysis on everyday life.”
 
“I question things because I care what happens, not because I want them to fail.”
 
“Once I’m convinced something is solid, I can commit and back it strongly.”
 
Type 6 is unlikely to say:
 
“I don’t need details, I’ll just trust that it will magically work out.”
 
“I love big, risky changes with no discussion beforehand.”
 
“Fine print is boring; I never bother reading it.”
 
“Spontaneous decisions with no time to think are my favourite.”
 
“I never worry about consequences; I just go with whatever feels good in the moment.”
 

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