Janie Grace 3,567 Posted January 12, 2018 Report Share Posted January 12, 2018 Everywhere I turn, I hear about the enneagram (friends, podcasts, Instagram, etc)! I've read a bit (not much) and am having a lot of trouble deciding between two types. I suspect I'm one with a strong wing of the other, I just don't know which way around (the two types are 1 and 2). Anyway, I'm curious if anyone here has delved into this and what you think. I know it's not scientific or accepted by mainstream psychology but it seems pretty interesting and insightful. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Thatboyofmine 8,806 Posted January 12, 2018 Report Share Posted January 12, 2018 I just took a test and it said I'm a type 9 or type 5 or 5w4. I think those sound really accurate, tbh. I've never heard of enneagram though, so I need to look into it more. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
retiredHSmom 1,385 Posted January 12, 2018 Report Share Posted January 12, 2018 I took two tests and they both said type 3w2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sbgrace 3,179 Posted January 13, 2018 Report Share Posted January 13, 2018 (edited) I really like enneagram. I like that it allows room for growth and, as you learn more about yourself, you can detect when you're heading toward unhealthy patterns. I feel I've learned about myself and my marriage. My reactions to things that I never really understood make sense to me now. I'd just sit with it for a while and learn more. I think that will help you get clearer on which way you lean. You might also look at the integration and disintegration of the two, as they would move differently. I know some 1's and 2's, and they look really different to me, but I suspect they aren't the wings you're considering. Edited January 13, 2018 by sbgrace Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PeachyDoodle 5,274 Posted January 13, 2018 Report Share Posted January 13, 2018 What type indicator did you take? The RHETI is the standard Enneagram test. There is lots of info here: https://www.enneagraminstitute.com/. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Word Nerd 17,145 Posted January 13, 2018 Report Share Posted January 13, 2018 (edited) I did it years ago and don’t remember what I was. It didn’t seem as spot on as other inventories I’ve taken like the MBTI. I just took an online one and got 5w4. Seems like a good fit. Edited January 13, 2018 by Word Nerd Quote Link to post Share on other sites
chocolatechip 1,859 Posted January 13, 2018 Report Share Posted January 13, 2018 I love the Enneagram. I’ve never felt things like Myers-Briggs fit me well, but Enneagram does. I am tritype 6-2-1, and it’s amazingly accurate. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Selkie 23,127 Posted January 13, 2018 Report Share Posted January 13, 2018 I took it a few years ago and thought it was very accurate. I'm a type 6w5. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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