Interesting...thanks James...
Yep I'm still low-maintenance. (In all of the categories: Material, Emotional, Personal..)
What their definition of high-maintenance is:
To be high maintenance means that you need a lot of attention, whether it be physically, emotionally or materially. High maintenance individuals tend to put their own needs and desires above those of everyone else in their life, and expect other people to do the same.
There are many ways that someone can be high maintenance. The primary way is in romantic relationships or friendships. The major characteristics of someone who is high maintenance are:
In general, being demanding of other people, particularly significant others.
Setting unrealistic standards for others to meet.
Expecting other people to pay an inordinate amount of attention to you.
Expecting other people to do things for you without your having to ask.
Expecting other people to listen to you whenever you desire to speak.
Getting angry, jealous, or resentful when other people don't make you their top priority.
An excessive concern with physical appearance or material objects.
Being high maintenance may be fine for you, but it can be extremely difficult for the people in your life.
There are some things you can do to try to lower your maintenance requirements:
Occasionally let other people decide what the plans are going to be.
Don't ask or expect others to drop everything to meet your needs.
Don't worry so much about physical appearances.
Learn to be more self-sufficient.
Be more understanding if people don't meet your expectations.
Do things for other people, without them having to ask.
(from Emode.com)
[This message has been edited by newbie (edited June 07, 2001).]
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