Turning those personality flaws into strengths

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The flip side of negative traits

We tend to think of certain personality traits in black and white terms. A sense of humor, for instance, may be considered highly valuable, while swearing is certainly not. Recently, however, researchers are finding upsides to our perceived faults. In moderation, some experts say, certain flaws can actually be strengths.

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