I’m a personality expert – what your kids’ favourite Princess says about them & why Ariel fans might be a handful
FROM princesses trapped in castles, to those who fall in love with a Beast, to those who live under the sea.
There are all sorts of Disney princesses out there, and they all have different stories.
And if you have a little one who's obsessed with one princess in particular, you've probably wondered what it says about their personality.
Well, personality expert Susan Storm, founder of the website, has detailed some of the main attributes you can expect to find in someone based on their favourite Disney Princess.
Ariel
"Ariel from the Little Mermaid longs for a world beyond the known, beyond the traditional," Susan said.
"She craves freedom, exploration, and discovery and follows her heart – even when others try to discourage her."
Children who cite Ariel as their favourite Disney princess may be "less afraid of risks or change" and are likely to be eager to explore new places.
However, the downside of this personality type is that the child might be less aware of their responsibilities or obligations.
Belle
Those children who like Belle from Beauty and the Beast may well share her "insightful, curious and open-minded" approach to life, Susan said.
They may also be willing to take risks, like Belle, who took a risk on the Beast and ended up finding her Happily Ever After.
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Cinderella
"Conscientious and practical, Cinderella naturally takes care of others while making the best of a life that has been cruel and unjust to her," Susan explained.
Children who love Cinderella above all other princesses are likely to know "the power of good intentions".
They've probably got a maternal streak, like Cinderella, who proved hers by looking after her little mice friends.
And they're also most likely to be able to "overcome any obstacle" - just like the shoe-losing princess.
Elsa
The Frozen heroine follows her intuition in life, and her fans are most probably the same.
She's not a fan of confrontation, instead preferring to isolate herself rather than getting involved in arguments.
And she's very good at piecing together clues too, meaning a child fan of Elsa is likely to be good at puzzles and quizzes.
Moana
"She finds ways to resolve many problems around the village, moving quickly to make changes for the better," Susan explained.
"But even with her strengths at leadership, she longs for more. She wants to see what’s beyond the reef."
And it's this need to challenge oneself that you might see in a child fan of Moana.
"They need to feel like they’re breaking some boundary or blazing a new trail," she said.
"They are fascinated by the unknown and hate being boxed in."
Merida
She's Brave in every sense of the word, and refuses to go along with the plan her mum has all set out for her life.
"She is often seen as reckless, but her actions stem from a strong desire to be free and make decisions for herself," Susan said.
Children who are big fans of the ginger-haired princess are likely to become aware that taking risks often results in big rewards.
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Snow White
She's got an "optimistic attitude" and "good nature", and knows how to create an atmosphere of "fun and harmony", Susan said.
"No matter what life throws at her, she pushes forward without losing her faith that life can be better," she added.
