Why I Choose

Cooperative Games

Positive connections

Friendship, teamwork, helping

Only if personally recognizable

Emotional connections during this preference

Dependency, fear of disappointing others, resentment, controlling teammates

Go Deeper

Does cooperation deepen trust, or do other players' mistakes make you controlling or resentful?

Possible buried beliefs

“If I don't direct everyone, we will fail.”

Hard Places

Experiences of being blamed for group failures if relevant.

More questions

If you could not turn to this activity, what feeling or responsibility might come into view?

Does the experience help you understand something painful, or repeatedly strengthen resentment?

Does not knowing or not being in control remain uncomfortable after the activity ends?

Does comparing yourself with someone involved in this preference change your sense of worth?