Areas of Life: Undercurrents
How do other people see us?
How do other people see us?
About: Undercurrents
Our Areas of Life categories help define how we interact with the world. Rather than define our relationships either romantically or through friendships, we have created an expansive system focused on all areas of a person’s life, from their interactions at work to how they create their chosen families and participate in their broader communities.
How do other people see us? That may be one of the central questions defining the Connection Style test. We define undercurrents as the subconscious things people see in us when we are communicating with and navigating the world. These subconscious factors are often the reason other people may be drawn to one particular Connection Style versus another.
In this Areas of Life guide, we will break down the undercurrents defining each individual Connection Style.
Connection Styles and Undercurrents
The subconscious things we experience when communicating with and navigating the world
Cultivators
Other types will see and value Cultivators for their reliable, dependable presence. Being present and in the moment makes Cultivators feel closer to their chosen connections. Cultivators are willing to be silent, not judgemental on the surface and let others open up. Others may find them to be a good listener compared to some other Connection Styles.
Others believe Cultivators know who they are and what they like. They believe Cultivators have a strong sense of self, even if Cultivators don’t always feel that way. Other people value a Cultivator’s loyalty and know they can count on them during the hard moments.
Seekers
Other people perceive Seekers as caring, attentive and perceptive. Even if the Seeker may find fault in the strength of their connection, others will likely say a Seeker’s strengths outweigh any of their perceived weaknesses. Seekers would describe themselves as compassionate, empathetic and loyal, a quality they also hope others may later embody.
Enthusiasts
Enthusiasts show up when it matters, but they may not show up all of the time. Those who love Enthusiasts see them as their Connection Style, positive and effusive. The real question is if loved ones can accept the hurdles that come with knowing an Enthusiast, like when they shut down or go missing in action due to their own overwhelmed feelings.
Organizers
Other people see Organizers as trustworthy problem solvers who are typically reliable and thoughtful. Like their names indicate, Organizers have a natural talent for organization and use those skills to help improve the lives of those around them. It is important for organizers to not let other people down. However, the ways in which other people perceive them may affect how they behave. This can have positive and negative effects. Their need to “show up” includes how other people see them, too.
Truth Tellers
The friends and family of Truth Tellers value their good advice and clear-eyed honesty. But those who do not know Truth Tellers well may read them as cold or dismissive. Truth Tellers have a hard time being vulnerable with others. Their friends, however, understand their direct advice for what it is—an expression of love. Those not close to the Truth Teller may see it as presumptuous.