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HANDWRITING ANALYSIS THE COMPLETE BASIC BOOK

4. Extremely Inclined. This type is a volcano of emotional reactions: extremely ar-

dent, passionate, jealous, easily offended, very demonstrative with affections, susceptible to hurt arid can hate bitterly and with abandon, loves the same way, restless, unsettled, impulsive, capable of hysteria, wears self out, strongly influenced by likes and dislikes, can be stirred by and stirs other peoples' emotions, plunges into relationships or causes: an emotional brushfire.

The more the writing leans to the right past #4, the more extreme the social and emotional behavior. This is very abnormal, and a strong indication of fanaticism and emotional illness.
5, Reclined. The public self-image of the reclined writer is often quite polished. Don't be fooled. It's a well constructed front made to cover up and compensate for inner withdrawal. These writers somehow manage to be charming in social situations while remaining emotionally aloof. Feelings are repressed-fears and anxieties are not acknowledged. These writers are out of touch with themselves emotionally yet are self-absorbed at the same time. They feel an inward longing to be different and will give more to the development of inner abilities and resources than to emotional development. Often there is found an immature attachment to the ideals and values of their mother figure, who has usually played the dominant role in shaping the social personality. In most cases of reclined writing, the father has played a weak or negative role, and positive male identification is jeopardized. Reclined writers resist accepting progress or change.

6. Very Reclined. This type of slant indicates complete self-interest. The writer is independent, hard to fathom and difficult to get along with. He may act friendly while keeping you at arms' length but rarely shows true feelings or desires. He is past-oriented and strongly influenced by the values of his mother. Emotionally, he is cold, yet may still seem sociable.