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{<b>Love Is Making the Most of Each Moment<n>

<IB>General Statement:<N> Life is a thrill a moment, and they want everyone to share in the fun. But in their freewheeling, free-spirited excitement, they can become somewhat tiring over time. They can become so immersed in a given moment that they can lose a sense of where the relationship is going -- or not going.

<IB>First Impressions:<N> Fun, upbeat, can seem a bit fuzzyheaded, though usually delightful to be with. Quick spoken, perhaps even a bit abrupt or unintentionally direct. One is often drawn to be in their presence.

<IB>Communications:<N> Tend to be very literal and immediate. They hear precisely and speak exactly what they mean to say, almost always placing it in the present tense. They can misconstrue discussions of future events or even just thinking out loud as being immediate, concrete, and requiring action.

<IB>Sex and Intimacy:<N> They experience it in the here and now, and with all five senses. Their goal is to hang on to the moment, not losing by thinking too much about how good it may have been the last time -- or how good it could be the next time. Very earthy and sensual, wanting the close physical experience of their mate.

<IB>Finance:<N> Can be somewhat risky with money. They spend it when they have it, and don't worry about it when they're without it. While quite capable of handling day-to-day finances, they can get blind-sided as a result of their lack of long-term planning.

<IB>Conflict:<N> Can't stand it, can't face it, can't believe that it's happening. They would prefer to whistle a happy tune in the hopes that it would just go away.

<IB>Commitment:<N> Though their intentions may be forever, the only "forever" is right now, and that's how the commitment must be defined. Every day, every moment, the ESFP lives that commitment -- but every day is a new day.

<IB>Parenting:<N> As with most other things, it's a go-with-the-flow experience, making the most of every encounter. The more people, the more events, the more of everything, the merrier for all. Unfortunately that can leave them scattered and overextended, trying to take care of so much at one time, though they handle this process better than any other type.

<IB>Contracting:<N> Any agreement is only as good as the moment. They make a contract, live with it, and are not likely to panic if the contract is bent or modified a bit. It's all in a day's work.

<IB>Ending Relationships:<N> They tend to define themselves as one part of "two," rather than as a loner, so they may have trouble believing the relationship is over. But once that's accepted, it is clear that crying won't bring the relationship back. They are likely to have a good emotional release, accept the reality, and get on with their lives.}
