What does an Enneagram 9 need to hear?

Enneagram Nines are motivated by a need to be settled and in harmony with the world and, as a result, being accommodating and accepting will be important to them. They strive for a peaceful existence and appreciate stability, preferring to avoid conflict. At their best, Nines are experienced as self-aware and vibrant.

What does an unhealthy 9 look like?

When they are unhealthy, Nines become lethargic, unable to concentrate on a task and believe they do not matter in the grand scheme of things. They may become sluggish and unable to focus, simply procrastinating time away instead of achieving anything.

What does an Enneagram 9 go to in stress?

Type 9 Under Stress When 9’s are stressed, they first dip into their unhealthy traits as a 9 (indecisive, passive aggressive, forgetful). However, after that level, if they are still stressed or the stress increases they will move towards type 6 and pick up the average to unhealthy traits of 6.

Are Enneagram 9’s lazy?

The emotional drive of type 9 is called sloth which refers to a sense of inertia or laziness particularly with regard to yourself and your priorities or agenda. The path from sloth to right action is to become more aware of the ways you habitually forget yourself.

How do you deal with Enneagram 9?

To support their growth: Give them personal attention. Help Nines create structures and schedules for their lives to keep them on track with priorities. Ask for their cooperation rather than trying to push them around. Challenge them on their need to be comfortable, and help them take risks.

What Enneagram goes best with 9?

The most common Enneagram couples.

Type Fours commonly pair well with Fives, Nines.
Type Fives commonly pair well with Ones, Twos.
Type Sixes commonly pair well with Nines.
Type Sevens commonly pair well with Nines.
Type Eights commonly pair well with Nines.
Type Nines commonly pair well with Ones, Twos.

How do you deal with Enneagram Type 9?

Tips for Relating to Nines

To create rapport: Take the time to talk about things and establish a common ground.
Try to avoid: Coming on too strong, getting impatient or creating pressure.
Join them: Setting the context and looking at the big picture.
To handle conflict: Fairness is a crucial issue for Nines.

How do you love an Enneagram Type 9?

Relationship Tips for the Nine Types

Don’t take too personally: Their critical or judgmental attitude.
To create rapport: Respect their integrity and take things seriously.
Try to avoid: Making agreements that you may not keep; ignoring traditional good manners.
Join them: In seeing how things can be improved.

What Enneagram should a 9 marry?

Type Eights commonly pair well with Nines. In an Eight-Nine partnership, Eights exude dazzling high energy and competence, which can attract Nines, who tend to merge with strong personalities. Nines admire the Eights’ ability to take on challenges, while Eights find solace in the Nines’ calm energy.

Are there any pairings in the Enneagram Institute?

The Enneagram Type Combinations. No pairing of types is particularly blessed and no pairing is particularly doomed. These type combinations are an overview to help people understand some of the main positive and negative issues that are likely to arise between any two types.

What are the characteristics of a type nine Enneagram?

Type Nine in Brief 1 Basic Fear: Of loss and separation 2 Basic Desire: To have inner stability “peace of mind” 3 Enneagram Nine with an Eight-Wing: “The Referee” 4 Enneagram Nine with a One-Wing: “The Dreamer” More

Who is the author of the Enneagram test?

For any other purpose, refer to the original publication, Discovering Your Personality Type: The Enneagram Questionaire by Don Richard Riso. His other books include Personality Types – revised edition (1996), Understanding the Enneagram (1990), Discovering Your Personality Type (1995), and Enneagram Transformations (1993).

Which is the most popular Enneagram personality test?

The Riso-Hudson Enneagram Type Indicator (RHETI® version 2.5) The Riso-Hudson Enneagram Type Indicator (RHETI® version 2.5) is the world’s most popular Enneagram-based test. It is a scientifically validated, forced-choice personality test with 144 paired statements. The test takes about 40 minutes to complete.