Instincts and Subtypes Archives

January 13, 2026January 11, 2026

Dear Carl (a Response To Carl Marsak)

Susan Rhodes Thanks for such a clearly-worded commentary on my recent remarks about the origin of the enneagram subtypes. Yes, I definitely see the...

by Susan Rhodes

Instincts and Subtypes Relationships Type 1

Subtypes in Relationship: One-to-One

Peter O’Hanrahan One-to-One with One-to-One What are the challenges for two people with this subtype? We might think that this would be the most...

by Peter O'Hanrahan December 25, 2025December 25, 2025

Communication Comparative Systems Instincts and Subtypes Spirituality

the conversation # 20

Carl Marsak, Kirby Olson, Jack Labanauskas, Liz Wagele, Mario Sikora Carl Marsak: I am going to call this response to Kirby Olson‘s heartfelt submission...

by Carl Marsak, Kirby Olson, Jack Labanauskas, Liz Wagele, Mario Sikora October 31, 2025November 16, 2025

Instincts and Subtypes Triads Understanding the Enneagram

The Instincts: Taking a Broader View

Mario Sikora The instincts are a topic of great interest in the Enneagram community, but they often seem to be misunderstood. Much of this...

by Mario Sikora October 23, 2025October 22, 2025

Instincts and Subtypes Understanding the Enneagram

the enneagram as life paths part 2

Susan Rhodes It’s funny that although most of us agree that each point of view does possess a unique quality, trying to find a...

by Susan Rhodes October 20, 2025October 20, 2025

Family Dynamics Instincts and Subtypes Personal Growth/Self-Development Type 4 Type 5

Touchstone Column

Sexual Four and Self-Pres Five: May Love Flourish and Last? David Daniels M.D. Dear Dr. Daniels, First of all thank you for your column....

by Dr. David Daniels September 13, 2025September 11, 2025

Instincts and Subtypes Understanding the Enneagram

the notes and the melody part 3

A Simple & Pragmatic Approach to the Enneagram: The Instincts Mario Sikora It has often and confidently been asserted, that man’s origin can never...

by Mario Sikora September 5, 2025August 29, 2025

Editorial and News Instincts and Subtypes Type 3 Understanding the Enneagram

Type Three: Courtier

Antonio Barbato When the Self-preservation instinct is retracted and Security is not largely present, we are dealing with very pleasant people who tend to...

by Antonio Barbato August 27, 2025August 26, 2025