Since they are aware of how others perceive them, they strive hard to be desirable. They can engage in flattery and gossip which can lower their chances of being intimate partners. They are hard workers so they see their achievement as a sign of getting validated as well. They also engage in self-doubt and criticism.Īverage versions of this subtype are driven to be perceived by others as warm, friendly, and desirable to get validated. They are givers and utilize their talents to link with their friends e.g. They have a free-spirit and others perceive them as genuine and warm. Healthy versions of this personality are friendly, outgoing, like attention, and are self-assured. They basically seek to be validated and appreciated. They can be seductive and use charms to win the affection of people. Both types reinforce each other and push such people to easily relate to others, be charming, adaptable, intimate, and create a deep connection with others. Type 2w3 has basic traits of type 2 and secondary traits of type 3. The two with wing 3 (Type 2w3) Type 2w3: ‘The Host/Hostess’.

Whereas, negative emotions are repressed. Positive emotions are expressed more openly. Key traits: Caring, generous, possessive, and manipulative.

All three personality types have common problems linked with identity and hostility.

When they are unhealthy, they are out of balance with respect to their emotions and are difficult to interact with at an interpersonal level.

When these types are healthy, their feelings make them distinct and admirable for their interpersonal qualities.

The positive and negative traits of these personalities are dominated by feelings.

The Feeling Triad: Personality Types Two, Three, Four However, at times people have one dominant wing along with their basic personality type. Usually, each personality has two wings, and both influence a person. So, such a personality can be understood by knowing the traits of the basic or main type and the secondary types. it is the second side of it.Įxample: If you are a personality type 2, you can have wing1 or wing3. Whereas wings add elements to the overall personality i.e. The Basic Personality Type is the most characteristic of a person. In every triad, one type over-expresses its characteristic quality, another under-expresses it, and the third is mostly out of touch with it. Whereas 4,2,8,5,7,1 form an irregular hexagram and are secondary personality types since they are mixed and not blocked from feelings, thoughts, or instincts. They are primary personality types that are blocked in some way from feelings, thoughts, or instincts. Each type is related to another as represented by the connected lines.

The structure of EnneagramĮnneagram symbol is a circle that has 9 points (each point is a personality type) present on the circumference. Enneagram also links one personality type with other personality types. In other words, a personality can become more healthy or unhealthy as it moves in different directions from its basic type. personality integration (during health, self-actualization) or disintegration (during ill health, neurosis). emotion, intellect or instincts is most characteristic of his or her personality.Īn enneagram gives a personality type that is fluid and explains its change across time i.e. It describes a person’s fundamental psychological orientation in the form of good or bad traits and sees which triad quality i.e. Feeling triad, Thinking Triad, or Instinctive Triad. It is divided into nine personality types that are spread across 3 triads i.e. Multiple people contributed to its development among which George Ivanovich Gurdjieff, Oscar Ichazo, and Claudio Naranjo are the most prominent. It has its roots in spirituality, philosophy, and psychology. Introduction to EnneagramsĮnneagrams are a map or typology of human personalities. And being selfless and generous towards others is the only way to earn love for type twos. They do this because their sense of worth is dependant on being loved. This means that they put the needs of others before their own. Their core childhood conflict that makes them the way they are is ‘Self-sacrifice’. They strive to make a difference in the world. These people are ambitious, social, and altruistic. Family Counseling Enneagram Type 2w3: ChildhoodĮnneagram type 2w3 has the primary characteristics of type 2 and secondary characteristics of type 3 personality.

Enneagram 3 disintegration