![]() Type 6s can be very helpful to Type 8s by looking at worst-case scenarios and potential pitfalls, as well as creating back-up plans. When Type 6s know that Type 8s are standing there, ready to catch them if they fall, Type 6s feel safe taking risks.Type 8s are impulsive and act before fully thinking things through and weighing the potential consequences. Type 6s have ideas but fear taking the necessary risks to make them a reality. Type 8s are big risk takers, and Type 6s will do what it takes to help Type 8s in their endeavors, all the while warning about what could go wrong. Both can accomplish a great deal when they work in tandem.As long as Type 6s are willing to follow Type 8s’ lead, the two can make a great team. Type 8s have a more focused and intentional way of being active, while Type 6s keep busy trying to allay their own anxiety. There is something we need to learn from our two connecting points.Additionally, the more outwardly confident, assertive Types (3,7,8) and the more socially withdrawn Types 4/5/9 (The Hornevian Types ala Karen Horney) magnetize one another.Let's look at an example of a Type pairing that does not fall under any of the aforementioned qualifiers, yet I have encountered several of these pairs in love and business relationships (excerpt from the section Dynamics and Distinctions in my book InsideOut Enneagram): Type 6 The Loyal Skeptic and and Type 8 The BossType 6s like to be protected and feel safe, and Type 8s like to protect. Type 6 can be very loyal, and Type 8 demands loyalty. For instance, I see many 6/9, 7/1, 2/8 Type pairings. I find people often choose Types that are one of their Enneagram Type's connection points. I also know a Type 8 whose third marriage was to aType 8. ![]() This holds true for business partnerships, people we hire to work for us and friends as well.Another factor that affects who we choose and attract may have something to do with our stage of development in life. One woman I know (Type 6, Loyal Skeptic) was married to a Type 9, Peacemaker.
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