I agree with you completely as it proves I believe what so many on here describe in terms of their personal experiences with personalities of this 'type' and why even though my tech work on making the photo was poor I posted it to the thread. When you watch the entire video you can see the 'switch flip' and the mask of FD comes off, frustration sets in and boom the arms go up and later he stomps off to have the animated cell phone call. I really wonder about FD impulse control abilities and also whether he feels so entitled that when people don't follow his wishes that he simply 'explodes' with frustration and anger.
The person with him seemed familiar with the FD behavior and you can see the companion almost backing off in retreat to stand closer to the truck as FD goes into the mini tantrum of frustration. All I could imagine seeing this was to wonder in pity how many times JD had seen this and tried to manage through the sitatuation to protect the children. Its almost as if JD had 6 toddlers in her life!
You continue to be so very insightful on the subleties of FD's
behaviors and temperament. I so enjoy reading your take on
things and find myself going 'Un Huh', she's right on, again.
Either you have a world of experience in identifying his type
or you're trained to pick up the clues. Either way, many of us appreciate your contributions.
I've known some people similar to FD and one in particular is
a family member who I've tried to 'figure' out and sort out his
problems- nature or nurture? In his instance I believe it's
a bit of both. Certain traits were inherent at birth, but his childhood
was a bit spoiled, one sibling sister- 15 yrs. older, so in essence he
was raised as an only child due to sibling's age, just as FD was.
This family member was also over-indulged, felt entitled, had
very poor impulse control, a bad temper and rage, pure rage
was his go to emotion. Grew up to be domineering and few
friends.
I would guess FD's upbringing was similar. Also remember in
so many old time families, the first (or only) male son is the
'chosen' one, to be exalted and treated differently than other siblings.
FD was no doubt allowed to get away with so much bad behavior as a youngster that he expects the same in his adulthood.
These men are very very shallow emotionally and fail to
develop much emotional maturity. Typical Man-Child.