Your name of Kate has created a practical, responsible, stable nature, and you desire to direct the efforts of others rather than to take order or ask permission.

Yes, yes, yes, no.

You have a determined, self-reliant, capable nature and resent any interference,

Yes, yes, yes, no.

although in your desire to help you are inclined to become involved in the lives and decisions of other people.

Yes.

You like to make your own decisions and to be the master of your domain.

Yes, but I also appreciate the input of people I respect.

You feel a limitation in your own expression when it is necessary to reach another through tact and understanding.

I'm not positive what this means. I try my damndest to understand most situations I come across. Whether this is the same thing as being "understanding" is hard to say. Tact is something I have had trouble with in the past but I have made great strides in discerning the rules of appropriate speech. And how much to abide by them.

Although you are honest and fair, a directness in speech is a source of much consternation to you, and you often regret what you say.

Being honest and fair is something I work hard at. I also work hard to be direct in my speech but I wouldn't say it's a huge source of consternation. Perhaps directness in the speech of others, though. I have no time for beating around the bush. But I don't often regret what I say. Sometimes I regret that people misunderstand my meaning (or adamantly refuse to accept my meaning was different from their understanding) but that's not quite the same thing.

You also have a tendency to worry.

Not so much anymore, but yes, this is still generally true.

It causes you to be too serious, and interferes with happiness and relaxation that comes with naturalness of expression.

I don't think I'm too serious in general. I also don't think my happiness is particularly interfered with, though perhaps my relaxation is. I worry that I'm wasting time. And then I end up wasting it anyway, but feeling guilty all the while. It's pretty self-defeating.

The name of Katherine creates a friendly, sociable, charming nature, but causes you to be too easily influenced by others.

Yes, yes, no, no.

While you find it easy to meet and mix, and can appear agreeable and compromising in conversation, you can become dogmatic and forceful if pressed too far.

Yes. Well, maybe not forceful, but I press people to at least understand what I'm saying, even if they don't agree with me.

Others learn that you cannot be told what to do and you seldom change your mind once it is made up.

...which is odd, considering two sentences ago you said I was too easily influenced by others. I have no idea if this is what others see in me. I like to think I'm more open to suggestions.

You prefer situations that allow a degree of independence, but are reluctant to take on a demanding work-load or responsibility.

So you're saying I want to have the freedom to be a slacker. Yeah, that sounds about right. (Keep in mind I'm writing this while at work.)

In a position dealing with the public, you could do well because of your friendly personality, interest in people, and desire to please.

No.

When asked, you are able to give others good advice that you would probably not follow yourself, but must guard against being too opinionated in controversial matters.

Yes, but I at least try to follow my own advice. I work very hard to avoid being hypocritical, or at least recognize it when I am.

Your name of Melydia gives you a clever mind, good business judgment, a sense of responsibility, and an appreciation of the finer things of life.

Maybe, maybe not, yes, no.

You are serious-minded and not inclined to make light of things even in little ways,

Yes and no. I've been accused of making too light of things and of taking things too seriously, so it's difficult to gauge.

and in your younger years you had more mature interests than others your age.

Nope. I played make-believe games and with toys almost until I finished middle school.

Home and family mean a great deal to you and it is natural that you should desire the security of a peaceful, settled home environment where you can enjoy the companionship of family and friends.

Yes, and it is unfortunate that I am a day's drive away from the vast majority of them.

Whatever you set out to accomplish you do your very best to complete in accordance with what you consider to be right.

Doesn't everybody?

In the home you assume your responsibilities capably, having the self-confidence to form your own opinions and make your own decisions.

Actually, confidence in my domestic skills is only just now forming. For a long time I had zero confidence in my cooking abilities. Most of the rest has turned out to be just common sense, but I dare not attempt gardening.

Others can rely on you;

I like to think this is true.

once you have given your word you will do your utmost to fulfil a responsibility.

Yes, but sometimes I regret giving my word and wish fervently for something to arise so I don't have to fulfill my responsibility. Happily, this usually ends up being the case.

However, there is a tendency to be a little too independent in your thinking and it is difficult for you to accept the help of others when you should.

No, unless people are offering me help a lot more than I realize.