Self-Preservation
(Warmth):
Devoted to friendship.
Soft, friendly, like an animal showing its underbelly
(“See how nice I am?”). To show they're harmless
they have to bottle up a lot of anger, seek someone who
can protect them. An ongoing quest for reassurance. Fear
disappears in the company of friends, and a change in
affection is very threatening. Without a reality check,
they fall prey to their fears, not realizing they’re
scaring themselves.
At
best warm, charming, assure group camaraderie,
champion subordinates; at worst seeks protection from
authority figures, overly focused on being "nice" (often
a happy face).
One-to-One/Sexual (Strength
and Beauty):
Often counterphobic. A drive to
make it unfold, as if fear were not there. A “push”
forward as if saying, “You’re not going to hold me
back!” Very powerful men and women, but a show of power
that covers inner doubt. Intimidating like a bulldog but
shy and sensitive underneath, and not very fulfilled in
relationships. When afraid of people, caring can
make them feel helpless.
At
best strong and commanding,
willing to speak the truth and confront with integrity; at worst driven to deny
fear/insecurity, can look Eight-ish ("get them before they get you").
Social (Duty):
This subtype is about
being protected, being in a warm environment, needing
rules and becoming too dependent on rules. They contain fear through mutual obligation and commitment.
Authority based on a system. Self-doubt is lessened by
the power of collective authority. Capable of enormous
self-sacrifice; protectors of the underdog. Sometimes
they pretend to be much more dutiful than they are.
At
best dedicated to the cause or mission - will do
whatever is required; at worst too secure with rules,
authority based on system, the Devil's henchmen.
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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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