Inasmuch as the letter M is the definitive icon of all things motherly (maternal, mammary, matronly, mamma, milk, maiden) and the letter I, the symbol of idealistic introspection, the IM combination implies a uniquely feminine name with an exceptionally high emotional intelligence. These are people who are unafraid to take a stand. Pick an issue, any issue, and they’ll be right there to weigh in with their opinions.
IMs will stop at nothing to see justice done, even if their definition of justice is likely to differ from those around them. But while they may well be fierce defenders of their families and close friends, they’re unquestionably dedicated to the preservation of their own reputation and status. What depresses IMs more than anything, is having no current passion in their lives: these are people who need a reason to get out of bed in the morning.
Few IMs travel without their cell-phones or stray too far from their emails. IMs are experts at expressing themselves, and whether it takes the form of their exceptional verbal or letter writing skills, they’re the kind of people who hate being out of touch -- even for a minute. These are people who have no problems with shyness and who will freely share their effusive spirits with those in her life. But supporting such a high-profile presence requires a constant output of emotional energy, which can sometimes leave IMs feeling drained. When life gets too overwhelming, they’ll need to find a tranquil place to meditate and recharge their batteries.
The IMs’ protective instincts extend their home-lives, and they’re quite proactive about nourishing the relationships that bond them to a rather wide circle of friends. The spiritual nature of the IMs come to light when they become parents, where they’re careful to instill their offspring with a sense of self-awareness that will provide them structure and direction long after they’ve left the nest.
Love and courtship are likewise very serious matters to the IMs -- so much so that they’ll think nothing of setting aside all their other activities to pursue a potential mate. And pursuit is one thing that IMs are particularly good at, and with their knack for subtle courting and sly flirtations, their quarry often has no idea that they are being pursued. By then it’s too late, and the IM’s new mate will find him or herself signed onto a lifetime of partnering someone whose interests lie exclusively in their family’s well being.
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