What is the rarest Enneagram result?
Type 8
According to an Enneagram Population Distribution study, the rarest Enneagram is Type 8: The Challenger. Next comes the Investigator (Type 5), followed by the Helper (Type 2). The most common is the Peacemaker (Type 9).
What number should an Enneagram 8 marry?
Type Eights commonly pair well with Nines. Because they don’t back away from confrontation, they can come across as forceful and overly aggressive. In an Eight-Nine partnership, Eights exude dazzling high energy and competence, which can attract Nines, who tend to merge with strong personalities.
What does an Enneagram 5 go to in stress?
Stress point – Type 5 moves in the direction of Type 7 when under pressure or feeling stress. The characteristics at this point could appear to be: Abundant thoughts and ideas that may not be followed through.
What triggers an Enneagram 8?
Key Motivations: Want to be self-reliant, to prove their strength and resist weakness, to be important in their world, to dominate the environment, and to stay in control of their situation.
How do you fight with an Enneagram 8?
to Eights. To handle conflict: Stand up to them and confront them directly (in your own style). Accept their angry energy while challenging them to not go off the deep end. Be tough on destructive or threatening behavior, empathetic to underlying hurt feelings.
How common is Enneagram type 8?
How Rare are Enneagram 8s? In a Truity study of more than 54,000 respondents, Type Eights were found to make up approximately 15\% of the population. Eight is a much more common type among men, representing only 12\% of women compared to 18\% of men.
What are the wings for Enneagram 8?
Each Enneagram type has two wings, which are the numbers on either side of the Type. One wing is usually stronger than the other and its qualities are more likely to bleed over into the main Type. An 8 with a 7 wing (8w7) is dynamic and direct—the stereotypical 8. They are impulsive with energy to burn.
Do two Enneagram 8s get along?
As with all double-type relationships, two Enneagram Eights generally bring the same qualities to each other. Both Eights will bring a lot of energy, vitality, and passion to the relationship: few other combinations are so intensely involved with each other as this nor are they able to create such fireworks.
Who is compatible with an Enneagram 8?
Enneagram Compatibility: The Most Common Couples
| Most Common Match If The: | |
|---|---|
| Woman is Type 6 (Loyalist) | Man is Type 8 (Leader) or Type 9 (Peacemaker) |
| Woman is Type 7 (Enthusiast) | Man is Type 5 (Thinker) or Type 1 (Perfectionist) |
| Woman is Type 8 (Leader) | Man is Type 9 (Peacemaker) |
What does an unhealthy Enneagram 5 look like?
The Unhealthy Enneagram Five – The Nihilist Reclusive and cynical, the unhealthy Five feels unable to deal with real life. Rather than dwell on this feeling, they retreat into an empty inner world and become obsessed with dark fears and obsessions. They often have strange fantasies and fears that they can’t escape.
What do Enneagram 5 need in a relationship?
For the type 5 there are many things they bring to a relationship, such as loyalty, creativity and problem solving abilities. They will want to do whatever they can to help their partner improve their lives and be happy.
How do I know what type of Enneagram score I have?
If your highest score is much higher (3-4 points or more) than the rest of your scores, this is most likely your basic personality type. You can confirm this by reading about the type either on our site or in Personality Types and The Wisdom of the Enneagram.
What is the Enneagram type 8 personality?
for Enneagram Type Eights It goes against the grain, but act with self-restraint. It is difficult for Eights, but learn to yield to others, at least occasionally. Remember that the world is not against you. Eights typically want to be self-reliant and depend on no one. Eights typically overvalue power.
Where can I find misidentifications of the Enneagram 9 types?
Common misidentifications for all 9 types can be found here, and in our book Understanding the Enneagram (Houghton Mifflin, 2000), Chapter 6, p. 189-244. To distinguish between the nine types, see the Compatibility Combinations.
How would you describe an E8 personality?
Eights feel they must control their environment, especially people, sometimes becoming confrontational and intimidating. Eights typically have problems with their tempers and with allowing themselves to be vulnerable. At their Best: self- mastering, they use their strength to improve others’ lives, becoming heroic, magnanimous, and inspiring.