Category: Subtypes
The Subtypes of Point Four
~~by Clarence Thomson~~ The Intimate (One-to-One, or Sexual) Four The Intimate Fours begin with a sense of defect which appears in relationship to someone or something else. It is not enough that one feels defective—one must also recognize that no one else is. The vice of envy is relational—it is not free-standing. Envy will take [...]
Type Four Women
~~by Antonio Barbato~~ These are three stories of actual type Four women (one of each subtype), and about how each major change in life came with its own physical component, its own emotional state and its own reasoning. I focus quite a bit on the style in which each of the subtypes deals with relationships [...]
The Dynamic Enneagram: Eights – Fine Distinctions
~~by Tom Condon~~ Self Preservation Eights Strongly focused on physical security; very hard workers. When healthy they are exceptionally self-reliant, independent and responsible. Self-preservation Eights can be implacably determined to prosper. Momma Bear or Poppa Bear; both fiercely protective and tenderly nurturing. Eights with this subtype can be homebodies who are focused on comfortable survival. [...]
Subtypes in Relationship – Part 3
~~by Peter O’Hanrahan~~ Subtypes in Relationship continued from Part 2 Sub-Types Summary The Enneagram describes three centers of intelligence: our mental center, where we have our ideas, plans, and language; our emotional center, where we have our feelings and our empathy for other people; and the body center, where we have three major instinctual drives. [...]
Subtypes in Relationship – Part 2
~~by Peter O’Hanrahan~~ Subtypes in Relationship continued from Part 1 Subtype combinations in relationship Self-Pres with Self-Pres When two Self Pres types are in relationship, there is a tendency to get over involved with material security and/or living the “good life.” They can easily fall into a routine where all their time and attention is [...]
Subtypes in Relationship – Part 1
~~by Peter O’Hanrahan~~ Overview Our primary subtype has a powerful effect on our relationships. We bring all three of our instincts into our relationships, yet one of these is central. Over the past 30 years of Enneagram work, many people have found that subtype in a primary relationship is more important than personality type itself when [...]
