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. Pairings with mates of other temperaments work best if the partner embodies traditional values regarding home and family. Idealists may either project their vision of their mate on to a less than ideal partner or may make attempts to develop their partner into the vision that they have of them. All too often, Idealists become disillusioned by their choice of mates.