![]() ![]() Many Type 2s eventually suffer from a physical, mental, or emotional breakdown stemming from overcommitment and their inability to say “no.” A Type 2 may be the emotional support for her family while volunteering at the church, heading up the newsletter for her children’s school, and juggling a professional job. Type 2s are famous for overextending themselves in their support of others. Do you exhaust yourself by supporting other people? Their mind can move to a positive future more easily and resistance to change isn’t typically a Type 2 theme. They can be deliberate in their thinking and may consider things from many angles, but they typically can make changes if that’s what they decide they want to do. Type 2s don’t have this same level of resistance change. Untangling themselves from a person or situation, no matter how unhealthy it may be, can feel overwhelming for Type 9s. Type 9s can stay in difficult, dead-end, or dysfunctional situations much longer than the other types because change is so uncomfortable for them. This is because their mind naturally emphasizes all the reasons why maintaining the status quo is the best choice. Type 9s tend to think of change in terms of years and decades, so when they want to make a move, they do it slowly. If you feel stuck trying to recognize yourself as a Type 2 or a Type 9, ask yourself these four questions. They are able to be genuine in many environments, and many Type 9s report that one of the things they like about their personality is their ability to get along with almost anyone. They can be like clay, naturally molding into almost all situations with ease. Got conflict? Bring in a Type 9 and watch it de-escalate as these are the folks who are gifted at finding common ground and areas of compromise. Their habit of attention moves toward harmony, and these are the people who help the rest of us get along. The Mind of a Type 9Įnergetically, Type 9s hang back and try to create a soothing, conflict-free environment. With this as the backdrop, it is easy to see how they move towards other people, anticipating needs, proactively providing support, and offering help where none may actually be required or wanted. While big-hearted, they may also subconsciously create codependencies because they often feel most secure when they are needed by those around them. Their relationship with others can become sticky, and unless a Type 2 has done a lot of inner work to relax their habit of attention, their help may come with strings attached including a subconscious belief that “if I help you now, you’ll help me later…” Whether direct or indirect, their attention gravitates in the direction of others, often with an eye on how to be helpful, useful, or likeable. The Mind of a Type 2Įnergetically, Type 2s move towards other people. While both may be the glue in their social circles, Type 2 is more like honey and Type 9 is more like clay. And both may struggle with intimacy, fearing that if they show their full selves, they may be rejected.īut while the external behavior of these two personality styles may look similar, the picture behind the scenes is quite different. Both may have an indirect communication style and find it difficult to advocate for themselves. They can have difficulty maintaining personal boundaries and may end up doing things they really don’t want to do because it is so difficult to say “no.” They can forget themselves by putting the needs of others before their own. And while these are the positive things, both Type 2s and Type 9s share some similar challenges. Both can be good listeners, non-judgemental supporters, and deeply caring individuals. Type 2s and Type 9s often become the glue in their social circle, and these may be the people the rest of us turn to in times of emotional need. Both can work hard to make other people feel included, and both have a natural gift of connection. Both have the potential to be kind, accommodating, easy-to-get-along with personalities who naturally think of others before themselves. Type 2s and Type 9s are both “other-referencing” types whose attention goes out to other people. Let’s explore some of the similarities and key differences between these two personality styles. If you’ve ever felt conflicted trying to decide which one you are, you aren’t the first person to feel you could be both. ![]() The Enneagram Type 2 Giver and Type 9 Peacemaker have a lot in common, and it's easy to see how there could be confusion between the two. ![]()
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