In addition, Guardians will often involve themselves in their local civic, school, and church groups. Guardians are dependable and loyal partners, working side by side with their spouse for the health and welfare of their mate and family. Quality family time is likely to be focused around domestic activities. Guardians are organized and like to arrive on time for appointments. They prefer enjoyable yet controlled events in which the participants do not step outside the parameters of what they consider to be acceptable behavior.
Guardians are practical, detail oriented, and thorough.
Financially conservative, they are also adept at budgeting, paying bills, and saving for a rainy day. This often occurs at a considerable expense to their enjoyment of today. Guardians have a tendency to be critical as well as nurturing. They also resist change and unconventional ways of doing things. Guardians generally believe that they know what is right and best, and impose their own value system, based on family and social tradition, on others.