DISC in Love: How Personality Dynamics Shape Emotional Balance

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The DISC personality theory was developed by psychologist William Moulton Marston in 1928.

It has often been applied in workplace settings; used to define communication styles, for leadership training, and team-building. But DISC — at its heart —has been widely used to understand human behaviour. And what could be more human than relationships?

• Drive/Dominance (D): Assertive, goal-oriented, driven by results.
• Influence (I): Sociable, enthusiastic, motivated by relationships.
• Support/Steadiness (S): Patient, reliable, values consistency.
• Clarity/Compliance/Conscientious (C): Analytical, detail-focused, driven by accuracy.

Each of us has a unique blend of these traits, but in different amounts and orders. Some people are bold and assertive, others are calm and thoughtful. Some lead with structure, others with spontaneity. DISC doesn’t box people in; it helps explain the lens through which they move through the world.