They get depressed a lot, and there will be moments when you never know what to say.
This can be a good thing or a bad thing, depending on your level of understanding.
Melancholics are never satisfied with superficial things. They are always analyzing the past and
contemplating the future.
They approach relationships seriously and have long lists of things they want in their partners.
Such is the burden of a melancholic. It tests the very core of any relationship.
If youre truly in love with this kind of person, its up to you to discover how his or her mind and moods
work, so you can understand how to make it work.
My dad had no real understanding of my moms melancholic predilections. Ultimately, its what ruined
their marriage.
Having high aspirations, it can be difficult to settle for anything less than ideal.
This is a burden for them, as it is exhausting to be fixated on what they deem ideal.
And because they have clear pictures of what is ideal, melancholics would rather do things on their own.
This makes them come off as distant, uninterested and even a little snobbish.
Because they observe and deliberate on every detail, they are very slow in making decisions.
Because of their attention to detail, they can also be overcautious, even in minor matters.
Since they are either analyzing the past or meditating on the future, they tend to be detached and sad.
Also, due to a constant (and unhealthy) preoccupation with the future, melancholics try to cross bridges
before getting to them.
Because of their self-analytical tendencies, melancholics are often very shut in and hardly speak unless
spoken to.
Since they are burdened with the need to analyze all possible outcomes, it can be difficult for them (and
other parties involved) when a decision has to be made.
They could deliberate more than 10 times the normal length of time.
Melancholics are never comfortable in crowds for too long, often secluding themselves after a while to
reflect inward.
The thing is, melancholics need time to digest information and let it sink in.
Their excitement builds slowly as they ponder more on the event, and when it reaches its peak, that
excitement is almost everlasting.
Because of their many peculiarities, melancholics are often misjudged and treated wrongly.
This causes them to coil into their shells, since they believe it is impossible for anyone to really
understand them.
On account of an obsession with perfection, they live in fear of what might go wrong, even when
everything is going well.
They keep very low profiles and would rather remain in the shadows.
Melancholics secretly long for ideal love. This can make for very beautiful, intensely romantic
relationships.
Generally, melancholics find it difficult to make a move, let alone make the first move.
But, they have a lot of incredible ideals and qualities to bring to relationships.
All you need is to understand and support them. This is where patience, empathy and love comes in.