Self-Preservation: Type Two Privilege

The substantial prevalence of the Conservation Instinct makes Pride less obvious in this subtype than in the corresponding Sexual variant. This is because the person unconsciously fears that a proud attitude that is too open can alienate others’ sympathies. As a result, these Twos adopt a more nuanced seductive behaviour, while the sentiment of feeling special that belongs to this type is always there, just below the surface. 

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