![]() ![]() The Self-Preservation Three deceives themselves by wanting to be good. Vanity & Self-Preservation (self-preservation 3) Three’s deceive themselves in three different ways. The passion of Threes is vanity, or deceiving themselves as to who they are so they can appear as others want them to be. With their whirlwind intensity, they can appear Three-ish or Four-ish at times. They are a force of nature who expect their partner to take care of them in return. Beautiful and attractive, they become the perfect partner using generosity and devotion to convince others to be in a relationship with them (friendship or intimate). The Sexual Two takes a more classic approach to seduction. Given their comfort with being in charge, they can look Eight-ish at times. They are politically savvy, manipulating from behind the scenes to ensure people like them. They work hard, easily step into leadership positions and are comfortable being in control. The Social Two seduces with their confidence, power and ability to take the lead. With their sensitivity and fearfulness, they can look more Four-ish or Six-ish. They can be very emotional, and can swing between being excessively competent to being overwhelmed and needy. ![]() Sensitive and shy, they are more cautious about connecting with others, and can be more withdrawn than other Twos. The Self-Preservation Two use a child-like playfulness and youthfulness to convince others to take care of them. Pride & Self-Preservation (self-preservation 2) It is a kind of seduction that Twos use in three very different ways to ensure they are taken care of. The passion of pride can be tricky for Twos to see within themselves. Subtypes and Instincts of the Enneagram: What are They, and How Do They Affect Human Behavior? Enneagram Twos Understanding the Passions of the Enneagram in Everyday Language Remember, subtype = passion x dominant instinct.įor a refresher on passions and instincts, start here: This is why people can think they are Heart types when they are not, and why Heart types can struggle to find themselves on the Enneagram. And when combined, very different core motivations emerge. When we think about subtypes, remember we are looking at how the energy of the passion shoots off into different directions when mixed with the energy of the dominant instinct. Let’s now continue our journey into subtypes by looking at the Heart types: the Twos, Threes and Fours. ![]() Last week, we took a deep dive into Enneagram subtypes for the three Body types, 8, 9 and 1. For an overview of the series, start with our introductory post here, then read Subtypes and Instincts of the Enneagram: What are They, and How Do They Affect Human Behavior?
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