Self-Preservation
(Privileged):
More openly
dependent. Pride resides as a child in "being the
favorite in Daddy's or Mommy's eyes." Too soft, too much
needing protection--exerts power indirectly. Gives
ineffective help because giving is expected to protect
own privilege in return, and anger results when there's
no reward (wants "best ticket," etc.).
At best kind and
considerate--helps others grow and develop; at worst
sense of entitlement, egocentric, pride in "being the
favorite."
One-to-One/Sexual (Aggression/Seduction):
Every Two is seductive in one way or another, but this
subtype is the specialist; aggressive in pursuit;
becomes "attractive" by taking on partner's interests.
Can lead partner around by the nose, even an
Eight. Dependent in the
moment of bonding, but quick to detach if not loved.
More Eight-ish, wild, creative, original, adventuresome,
shows a seeming independence.
At
best imaginative, innovative, adventuresome--convinces others to stretch;
at worst manipulative, needs own ideas to dominate (but
wants others to like it).
Social (Ambition):
The most pushy of Twos; like the Social
Three but egocentric in
a different way from the Three, with seduction through
semblance of achievement - such as aligning own
interests with those of a successful mentor. Wields
influence indirectly; for example, by bringing people
together who have common needs. Wants to impress. Not so
warm as the other Two subtypes.
At best impressive, influential; helps shape
service standards; at worst ambitious, propagandizing,
power-hungry.
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*According to
Peter O'Hanrahan,
the subtypes "show how the ruling emotion of our type is expressed through our
instinctual behavior." The above descriptions also draw from Helen
Palmer's The Enneagram in Love & Work and
workshops with
Dr. Claudio Naranjo.
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