Temperament Tool
A father and his son standing together at the shore at sunset

For Fathers

Understand your temperament.Strengthen your household.

Select your temperament below. Find out what it means for the relationships in your home and out.

Which father are you?

Pick the one that jumps out first. Don't overthink it.

Classical drawing of Le Colérique. The choleric temperament

The Choleric Father

Bold and driven. Loves to lead and get things done.

  • Strong-willed, decisive, goal-driven, passionate.
  • You want people in your boat. And don't care to get in another's.
  • Your family knows you're serious when you say, "Do what I say."

This is me

Classical drawing of Le Mélancolique. The melancholic temperament

The Melancholic Father

Reserved and thoughtful. Cares deeply and thinks a lot.

  • Reflective, idealistic, sensitive, perfectionist.
  • Impressions root deeply in you. Like a post driven into the ground.
  • You are never finished turning things over in your mind.

This is me

Classical drawing of Le Sanguin. The sanguine temperament

The Sanguine Father

Happy and friendly. Loves people, fun, and new things.

  • Outgoing, warm, spontaneous, pleasure-seeking.
  • You zealously write in a new calendar. Then leave it behind.
  • You enjoy being the life of a party and keeping things upbeat.

This is me

Classical drawing of Le Flegmatique. The phlegmatic temperament

The Phlegmatic Father

Calm and kind. Easy to be around and keeps the peace.

  • Peaceful, steady, reserved, diplomatic.
  • Likeable because you go with the flow. Sometimes a bit too much.
  • You might not chase the biggest goals, but you're dependable.

This is me

Not sure? Pick the one your wife would pick for you.