All of us lovely humans are a beautiful blend of all four Fruit, though we tend to work within our top two preferences.  And because this is a simplified version of a complex topic there's always lots of questions. In this episode, I answer the most common ones.If you've jumped to this podcast and don't know what Fruit preference you are, put some context around this by doing a short taster quiz here and find out if you're an Apple, Mango, Lime or Banana.  And head over to earlier episodes to help understand each one.Remember:no one can just be one Fruit – we are way too complicated. We may have a preference but unless we are really extreme we can work in all four quadrantsthis is pop psychology so don’t get too stitched  up about it - it's mean to be funwe talk in terms of extreme behaviour because it’s easier to remember those traits whether we’re looking at ourselves or others.www.lynneschinella.com.auWant less stress, less arguments and a reminder of why you fell in love in the first place? Packed with information, Lynne's latest book Pick Me! Loving and Living with People You Just Don't Get is out now.BUY NOW

Two beautiful Bananas together are just about as chilled as you'll get. It takes a lot to get them upset, just as it takes some work to get them to do anything. But they're happy just as they are.If you don't know what Fruit preference you are and to put some context around this,  you can do a short taster quiz here and find out if you're an Apple, Mango, Lime or Banana.  And head over to earlier episodes to help understand each one.Remember:no one can just be one Fruit – we are way too complicated. We may have a preference but unless we are really extreme we can work in all four quadrantsthis is pop psychology so don’t get too stitched  up about it - it's mean to be funwe talk in terms of extreme behaviour because it’s easier to remember those traits whether we’re looking at ourselves or others.www.lynneschinella.com.auWant less stress, less arguments and a reminder of why you fell in love in the first place? Packed with information, Lynne's latest book Pick Me! Loving and Living with People You Just Don't Get is out now.BUY NOW

Two lovely Limes in a relationship makes for a quiet and harmonious household, although often underpinned with anxiety or tension. Is this you? If you don't know what Fruit preference you are and to put some context around this,  you can do a short taster quiz here and find out if you're an Apple, Mango, Lime or Banana.  And head over to earlier episodes to help understand each one.Remember:no one can just be one Fruit – we are way too complicated. We may have a preference but unless we are really extreme we can work in all four quadrantsthis is pop psychology so don’t get too stitched  up about it - it's mean to be funwe talk in terms of extreme behaviour because it’s easier to remember those traits whether we’re looking at ourselves or others.www.lynneschinella.com.auWant less stress, less arguments and a reminder of why you fell in love in the first place? Packed with information, Lynne's latest book Pick Me! Loving and Living with People You Just Don't Get is out now.BUY NOW

Hooley dooley - two Mangoes in one relationship. Get these two a bookkeeper! This couple will be a load of fun, energy and pleasure. But someone needs to step out of the limelight to handle life's necessary admin. If you don't know what Fruit preference you are and to put some context around this,  you can do a short taster quiz here and find out if you're an Apple, Mango, Lime or Banana.  And head over to earlier episodes to help understand each one.Remember:no one can just be one Fruit – we are way too complicated. We may have a preference but unless we are really extreme we can work in all four quadrantsthis is pop psychology so don’t get too stitched  up about it - it's mean to be funwe talk in terms of extreme behaviour because it’s easier to remember those traits whether we’re looking at ourselves or others.www.lynneschinella.com.auWant less stress, less arguments and a reminder of why you fell in love in the first place? Packed with information, Lynne's latest book Pick Me! Loving and Living with People You Just Don't Get is out now.BUY NOW

Two Apples together! You'll have fire and brimstone, intellect and independence.  But you'll need to be careful that your own driven self focus blinds you to making time for each other. Learn more about this Double Apple combo in this episode. If you don't know what Fruit preference you are and to put some context around this,  you can do a short taster quiz here and find out if you're an Apple, Mango, Lime or Banana.  And head over to earlier episodes to help understand each one.Remember:no one can just be one Fruit – we are way too complicated. We may have a preference but unless we are really extreme we can work in all four quadrantsthis is pop psychology so don’t get too stitched  up about it - it's mean to be funwe talk in terms of extreme behaviour because it’s easier to remember those traits whether we’re looking at ourselves or others.www.lynneschinella.com.auWant less stress, less arguments and a reminder of why you fell in love in the first place? Packed with information, Lynne's latest book Pick Me! Loving and Living with People You Just Don't Get is out now.BUY NOW

A Lime with a Banana is a lovely steady relationship. Lime will keep life organised and Banana will be grateful for it. Together they value family and loyalty. Nothing is rushed. If you don't know what Fruit preference you are and to put some context around this,  you can do a short taster quiz here and find out if you're an Apple, Mango, Lime or Banana.  And head over to earlier episodes to help understand each one.Remember:no one can just be one Fruit – we are way too complicated. We may have a preference but unless we are really extreme we can work in all four quadrantsthis is pop psychology so don’t get too stitched  up about it - it's mean to be funwe talk in terms of extreme behaviour because it’s easier to remember those traits whether we’re looking at ourselves or others.www.lynneschinella.com.auWant less stress, less arguments and a reminder of why you fell in love in the first place? Packed with information, Lynne's latest book Pick Me! Loving and Living with People You Just Don't Get is out now.BUY NOW

Mangoes and Bananas are all about the people, the relationships, the connections. This couple enjoys a lot if things together, but  forget housework, and household accounts. You'll need to  hire someone for that.  So even if Mango or Banana is your second preference, it's worth a listen.If you don't know what Fruit preference you are and to put some context around this,  you can do a short taster quiz here and find out if you're an Apple, Mango, Lime or Banana.  And head over to earlier episodes to help understand each one.Remember:no one can just be one Fruit – we are way too complicated. We may have a preference but unless we are really extreme we can work in all four quadrantsthis is pop psychology so don’t get too stitched  up about it - it's mean to be funwe talk in terms of extreme behaviour because it’s easier to remember those traits whether we’re looking at ourselves or others.www.lynneschinella.com.auWant less stress, less arguments and a reminder of why you fell in love in the first place? Packed with information, Lynne's latest book Pick Me! Loving and Living with People You Just Don't Get is out now.BUY NOW

Apples and Mangoes make an intense and pretty exhausting team with their fast paced, action oriented characters. Find out more about how these two work together in this episode.If you don't know what Fruit preference you are and to put some context around this,  you can do a short taster quiz here and find out if you're an Apple, Mango, Lime or Banana.Remember:no one can just be one Fruit – we are way too complicated. We may have a preference but unless we are really extreme we can work in all four quadrantsthis is pop psychology so don’t get too stitched  up about it - it's mean to be funwe talk in terms of extreme behaviour because it’s easier to remember those traits whether we’re looking at ourselves or othersRespect. Connect. Thrive.www.lynneschinella.com.auWant less stress, less arguments and a reminder of why you fell in love in the first place? Packed with information, Lynne's latest book Pick Me! Loving and Living with People You Just Don't Get is out now.BUY NOW

Limes and Apples together are a logical, task driven team.  If you have either of these in your top two preferences listen in to discover just how much you have in common..and what you may lack.If you don't know what Fruit preference you are and to put some context around this,  you can do a short taster quiz here and find out if you're an Apple, Mango, Lime or Banana.Remember:no one can just be one Fruit – we are way too complicated. We may have a preference but unless we are really extreme we can work in all four quadrantsthis is pop psychology so don’t get too stitched  up about it - it's mean to be funwe talk in terms of extreme behaviour because it’s easier to remember those traits whether we’re looking at ourselves or others.Lucky you if you have a lovely Lime to keep you safe and the dishwasher stacked, just perfectly.www.lynneschinella.com.auWant less stress, less arguments and a reminder of why you fell in love in the first place? Packed with information, Lynne's latest book Pick Me! Loving and Living with People You Just Don't Get is out now.BUY NOW

Ok you Mangoes and Limes - get ready to laugh at yourselves and understand why one of always wants to go out and the other one wants to stay in. We examine this delicious partnership and shed some light on the differences between you.If you don't know what Fruit preference you are and to put some context around this,  you can do a short taster quiz here and find out if you're an Apple, Mango, Lime or Banana.Remember:no one can just be one Fruit – we are way too complicated. We may have a preference but unless we are really extreme we can work in all four quadrantsthis is pop psychology so don’t get too stitched  up about it - it's mean to be funwe talk in terms of extreme behaviour because it’s easier to remember those traits whether we’re looking at ourselves or others.Lucky you if you have a lovely Lime to keep you safe and the dishwasher stacked, just perfectly.www.lynneschinella.com.auWant less stress, less arguments and a reminder of why you fell in love in the first place? Packed with information, Lynne's latest book Pick Me! Loving and Living with People You Just Don't Get is out now.BUY  NOW

This is where we start getting our teeth into the Fruit partnerships starting. If you have Apple or Banana in either of your top two preferences, then this is for you and will help explain just why Apple gets frustrated when Banana thinks they're being so accommodating.If you don't know what Fruit preference you are and to put some context around this,  you can do a short taster quiz here and find out if you're an Apple, Mango, Lime or Banana.Remember:no one can just be one Fruit – we are way too complicated. We may have a preference but unless we are really extreme we can work in all four quadrantsthis is pop psychology so don’t get too stitched  up about it - it's mean to be funwe talk in terms of extreme behaviour because it’s easier to remember those traits whether we’re looking at ourselves or others.Lucky you if you have a lovely Lime to keep you safe and the dishwasher stacked, just perfectly.www.lynneschinella.com.auWant less stress, less arguments and a reminder of why you fell in love in the first place? Packed with information, Lynne's latest book Pick Me! Loving and Living with People You Just Don't Get is out now.BUY NOW

Are you one the four natural blends or are you one of the two less common blends?  We tend to work in our top two Fruit personality preferences, particularly under pressure, and in this podcast we look at understanding how our own Fruit blends impact our relationships.It will become very clear that we are are certainly not boxed into just one Fruit type.By understanding our Fruit blends and the complexity of our behaviour in the simplest way possible, the more chance we will have of creating happy, productive relationships, whether at work or at home. Discover the six Fruit blends to help you love and live with people you just don’t get.www.lynneschinella.com.auWant less stress, less arguments and a reminder of why you fell in love in the first place? Packed with information, Lynne's latest book Pick Me! Loving and Living with People You Just Don't Get is out now.BUY NOW

Ah, Bananas. The sweetest of the bunch and because of their lovely, giving, squishy nature, it's easy to take advantage of them.  Learn  more about this appealing Fruit personality.And if you don't know what Fruit preference you are and to put some context around this,  you can do a short taster quiz here and find out if you're an Apple, Mango, Lime or Banana.Remember:no one can just be one Fruit – we are way too complicated. We may have a preference but unless we are really extreme we can work in all four quadrantsthis is pop psychology so don’t get too stitched  up about it - it's mean to be funwe talk in terms of extreme behaviour because it’s easier to remember those traits whether we’re looking at ourselves or others.If you have a Banana  on your team or by your side get used to being looked after. It's a lovely thing.www.lynneschinella.com.auWant less stress, less arguments and a reminder of why you fell in love in the first place? Packed with information, Lynne's latest book Pick Me! Loving and Living with People You Just Don't Get is out now.BUY NOW

Have you ever watched your partner at the dinner table neatly lining up their cutlery with their wine glass and their plate? Or spend time stacking the dishwasher perfectly? They are either hospitality trained, or they are a lovely Lime.If you don't know what Fruit preference you are and to put some context around this,  you can do a short taster quiz here and find out if you're an Apple, Mango, Lime or Banana.Remember:no one can just be one Fruit – we are way too complicated. We may have a preference but unless we are really extreme we can work in all four quadrantsthis is pop psychology so don’t get too stitched  up about it - it's mean to be funwe talk in terms of extreme behaviour because it’s easier to remember those traits whether we’re looking at ourselves or others.Lucky you if you have a lovely Lime to keep you safe and the dishwasher stacked, just perfectly.www.lynneschinella.com.auWant less stress, less arguments and a reminder of why you fell in love in the first place? Packed with information, Lynne's latest book Pick Me! Loving and Living with People You Just Don't Get is out now.BUY NOW

Our next Fruit personality to explore is the magnificent Mango, messy, sexy, full of life itself.If you don't know what Fruit preference you are and to put some context around this,  you can do a short taster quiz here and find out if you're an Apple, Mango, Lime or Banana.Remember:no one can just be one Fruit – we are way too complicated. We may have a preference but unless we are really extreme we can work in all four quadrantsthis is pop psychology so don’t get too stitched  up about it - it's mean to be funwe talk in terms of extreme behaviour because it’s easier to remember those traits whether we’re looking at ourselves or others.If you have a Mango in your life, you'll know it is NEVER boring.www.lynneschinella.com.auWant less stress, less arguments and a reminder of why you fell in love in the first place? Packed with information, Lynne's latest book Pick Me! Loving and Living with People You Just Don't Get is out now.BUY NOW

We tell you about the first of our four Fruit personalities, Apple, in this episode because they're the most impatient and as soon as they've learned about themselves, probably won't listen to anything else.If you don't know what Fruit preference you are and to put some context around this,  you can do a short taster quiz here and find out if you're an Apple, Mango, Lime or Banana.Remember:no one can just be one Fruit – we are way too complicated. We may have a preference but unless we are really extreme we can work in all four quadrantsthis is pop psychology so don’t get too stitched  up about it - it's mean to be funwe talk in terms of extreme behaviour because it’s easier to remember those traits whether we’re looking at ourselves or others.Enjoy learning about our Awesome Apples.www.lynneschinella.com.auWant less stress, less arguments and a reminder of why you fell in love in the first place? Packed with information, Lynne's latest book Pick Me! Loving and Living with People You Just Don't Get is out now.BUY NOW

Ever wonder why she takes so long to decide? Ever wonder why he needs to be busy every moment of every day? How can the person you fell in love simply drive you bananas?It's time to stop wondering.In this series of short weekly podcasts, Lynne Schinella, author of Bite Me! and Other Do's and Don'ts of Dealing with Our Differences,  gets personal to  explore how our different personalities impact our intimate relationships.Head over here to discover your Fruit preference for Apple, Mango, Lime or Banana and settle back over the next few months to find out how you're different, and how to navigate the frustrating but delightful mess that is living with someone we just don't get.www.lynneschinella.com.au0419 186 94Want less stress, less arguments and a reminder of why you fell in love in the first place? Packed with information, Lynne's latest book Pick Me! Loving and Living with People You Just Don't Get is out now.BUY NOW