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Enneagram Misidentifications - Type 5

In this article, I will try to clear up some of the differences between Enneagram Type Five and the rest of the Enneagram types respectively. The comparison tables will be subject to modifications and additions as more information reveals itself. I hope it will be a useful tool for people who have trouble mistyping or aren't sure of their type - I'm one of them too. 5 and 1 Mistyping frequency: sometimes (5w6 and 1s can resemble each other). Five Thought Uncertain Disturbs people Impractical Playful Ingenious Non-judgmental Confuse Withdrawn Detached Imaginative Inductive logic Questions rules Discovery Iconoclast One Action Certain Convinces people Practical Rigid Correct Judgmental Discerning Controlling Involved Realistic Deductive logic Follows rules Perfection Moralist 5 and 2 Mistyping frequency: very rarely (sexual 5s can be mistyped as 2s by others) Five Detached Cold Loners Individualists Analytical Cerebral Intellectualizes Withdraw Afraid of others Cynical Unsocial

Enneagram Misidentifications - Type 4

In this article, I will try to clear up some of the differences between Enneagram Type Four and the rest of the Enneagram types respectively. The comparison tables will be subject to modifications and additions as more information reveals itself. I hope it will be a useful tool for people who have trouble mistyping or aren't sure of their type - I'm one of them too. 4 and 1 Mistyping frequency: rarely (usually unhealthy 1s mistype as 4s). Four Focus on feelings Self-indulgent Withdrawing from people Whimsical Changeable Self-centered Emotionally expressive Empathetic One Focus on duties Self-denying Pushing people Disciplined Constant Principled Emotionally constrained Judgmental 4 and 2 Mistyping frequency: sometimes (due to their emotionality). Four Withdrawn Want to be rescued Focus on self Introspective Individualists Misunderstood Introverted Negative Feel inferior Ambivalent Two Engaging Rescues Focus on others Unaware of self Altruists Understanding Extroverted Positiv

Compatibility for Myers Briggs Types Part 2

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I’m back with other compatibility theories for the Myers Briggs types, as promised. Remember each of them brings a new and potentially confusing viewpoints so take them with a grain of salt. It’s up to you to eventually decide which makes more sense and is more accurate. For more on MB compatibility, also read: Compatibility for Myers Briggs Types Part 1 Incompatibility of Myers Briggs Types Tandem processes compatibility The tandem processes are the opposite cognitive functions that work together within a type to create psychological dynamic and balance. There are four pairs of tandem functions: Ne ↔ Si, Se ↔ Ni, Te ↔ Fi, Fe ↔ Ti. According to Keirsey, types who share tandem processes are more likely to get along well and find common grounds for understanding each other. Here are the groups of such types: Se ↔ Ni : xNTJ, xNFJ, xSTP and xSFP Fe ↔ Ti : xNTP, xSTP, xNFJ and xSFJ Ne ↔ Si : xSTJ, xSFJ, xNFP and xNTP Te ↔ Fi : xNFP, xSFP, xNTJ and xSTJ For the comp

Enneagram Misidentifications - Type 3

In this article, I will try to clear up some of the differences between Enneagram Type Three and the rest of the Enneagram types respectively. The comparison tables will be subject to modifications and additions as more information reveals itself. I hope it will be a useful tool for people who have trouble mistyping or aren't sure of their type - I'm one of them too. 3 and 1 Mistyping frequency: sometimes (usually 3s mistype as 1s). Three Pragmatic Focused on goals Highly adaptable Masked feelings Arrogant Hostility Detachment from feelings Charming Desirability Focus on ends One Idealistic Focused on principles Rigid Irritable Angry Indignation Supression of feelings Self-righteous Perfection Focus on means 3 and 2 Mistyping frequency: sometimes (usually between 2w3 and 3w2). Three Grab attention Afraid of intimacy Impress others Composed Selfish Become detached Goals Ambitious Be successful Pragmatic Two Give attention Seek intimacy Help others Emotional Selfless Get aggres

Enneagram Misidentifications - Type 2

In this article, I will try to clear up some of the differences between Enneagram Type Two and the rest of the Enneagram types respectively. The comparison tables will be subject to modifications and additions as more information reveals itself. I hope it will be a useful tool for people who have trouble mistyping or aren't sure of their type - I'm one of them too. 2 and 1 Mistyping frequency: sometimes (usually between 1w2 and 2w1). Two Personal Merging Compliment Focused on people Emotionally expressive Loving Warm Wants to be loved One Impersonal Autonomous Criticize Focused on principles Emotionally restrained Logical Reserved Wants to be right 2 and 3 Mistyping frequency: sometimes (usually between 2w3 and 3w2). Two Give attention Seek intimacy Help others Emotional Selfless Get aggressive People Sentimental Be kind Romantic Three Grab attention Afraid of intimacy Impress others Composed Selfish Become detached Goals Ambitious Be successful Pragmatic 2 and 4 Mistyping

Enneagram Misidentifications - Type 1

In this article, I will try to clear up some of the differences between Enneagram Type One and the rest of the Enneagram types respectively. The comparison tables will be subject to modifications and additions as more information reveals itself. I hope it will be a useful tool for people who have trouble mistyping or aren't sure of their type - I'm one of them too. 1 and 2 Mistyping frequency: sometimes (usually between 1w2 and 2w1). One Impersonal Autonomous Criticize Focused on principles Emotionally restrained Logical Reserved Wants to be right Two Personal Merging Compliment Focused on people Emotionally expressive Loving Warm Wants to be loved 1 and 3 Mistyping frequency: sometimes (usually 3s mistype as 1s). One Idealistic Focused on principles Rigid Irritable Angry Indignation Supression of feelings Self-righteous Perfection Focus on means Three Pragmatic Focused on goals Highly adaptable Masked feelings Arrogant Hostility Detachment from feelings Charming Desirability

Children's Jungian Types

Ever wonder what your kid's Jungian type is going to be, or whether yourself as a child identified with your current type? Studies have been carried out that proved the preferences for the final Myers Briggs / Jungian typology are starting to show as early as age 2. Between 2-4 years old , children are observed to develop their attitudes - the I/E and P/J preferences. Therefore at this age it should be relatively easy to discriminate if children are Introverts or Extroverts, and more, if they are Perceptives or Judicatives. We can fit them into one of these categories: IP , IJ , EP and EJ . Between 7-12 years old , the children's main cognitive function develops, and we're able to narrow down the possibilities for the final type to only 2. Extroverted Intuition types (Ne): the ENPs (according to Myers Briggs theory, will later become ENTPs or ENFPs) Extroverted Sensing types (Se) : the ESPs (according to Myers Briggs theory, will later become ESTP

Enneagram compatibility - instinctual variants

There aren’t yet many studies that focus on the Enneagram types compatibiliy, but still one main idea managed to grab my attention. Although the instinctual variants aren’t technically a ‘part’ of the Enneagram types, as they exist independently of any typology whatsoever, it seems that the specific flavour they give to each type is actually one of the most poweful indicators for compatibility. Therefore it appears that indifferent to the Enneagram types involved in a relationship, the odds that they get along well are higher when their instinctual variants are the same or at least similar. Their shared values, their main focus point, as well as their common purpose can help build a strong connection to which both types bring a different yet enriching approach. I also could observe that the more a couple resembled in their instinctual stackings, the closer they seemed to be to having a beautiful, mutually satisfying relationship. There are of course exceptions and people wit

New Enneagram Test

I've discovered this test on a foreign site and took the time to translate it into English. It's highly unlikely that you have ever taken this Enneagram test before, so here's the opportunity. Grab a piece of paper and a pen and follow the instructions below. This Enneagram test will help you determine your own typology, as well as that of your friends and relatives with an accuracy of more than 70%. For each of the 12 questions, choose only one option (it will be specified when you can choose more than one) that you consider best suited for you. A. It’s important for me to (max. 3 options) 1. Do everything as close to perfection as possible. 2. Be appreciated for what I offer to those around me. 3. To be the best at everything that I do. 4. Be different and do things that make me feel special. 5. Have a great knowledge and a niche of my own. 6. To do the right thing and be loyal. 7. Feel good with myself and avoid suffering. 8. Be strong. 9. Harmony is essential