


This is especially true for male Twos, who have not received the same social rewards for helping as female Twos receive.
#Enneagram type 3 wing 2 professional
Twos can mistype themselves if they are not in an obvious helper role in their professional lives they might not recognize the extent of their involvement in assisting others. Twos need to learn that they can only be of true service to others if they are healthy, balanced and centered in themselves. This can lead to physical burnout, emotional exhaustion and emotional volatility. Under such circumstances, they can become hysterical, irrational and even abusive.īecause Twos are generally helping others meet their needs, they can forget to take care of their own. The darkest side of the type Two fixation appears when the Two begins to feel that they will never receive the love they deserve for all of their efforts. They can be bossy and manipulative, feeling entirely justified in being so, because they "have earned the right" and their intentions are good. They can become intrusive and demanding if their often unacknowledged emotional needs go unmet. Because they have extended themselves for others, they begin to feel that gratitude is owed to them. Twos often develop a sense of entitlement when it comes to the people closest to them. Their love is not entirely without ulterior motive. It is equally true, however, that Twos require appreciation they need to be needed. Twos are thoroughly convinced of their selflessness, and it is true that they are frequently genuinely helpful and concerned about others. Much of a Two's self-image revolves around these issues, and any threat to that self-image is scarcely tolerated. Helping others makes Twos feel good about themselves being needed makes them feel important being selfless, makes Twos feel virtuous.
#Enneagram type 3 wing 2 how to
They are practical people who thrive in the helping professions and who know how to make a home comfortable and inviting. Twos are warm, emotional people who care a great deal about their personal relationships, devote an enormous amount of energy to them, and who expect to be appreciated for their efforts. Involved, socially aware, usually extroverted, Twos are the type of people who remember everyone's birthday and who go the extra mile to help out a co-worker, spouse or friend in need. Giving to others is their reason for being.

People of this personality type essentially feel that they are worthy insofar as they are helpful to others.
