But… I took an “Enneagram” test and it says I’m a 6, which is “affectionate and skeptical”:
How to Get Along with Me
- Be direct and clear.
- Listen to me carefully.
- Don’t judge me for my anxiety.
- Work things through with me.
- Reassure me that everything is OK between us.
- Laugh and make jokes with me.
- Gently push me toward new experiences.
- Try not to overreact to my overreacting.
- being committed and faithful to family and friends
- being responsible and hardworking
- being compassionate toward others
- having intellect and wit
- being a nonconformist
- confronting danger bravely
- being direct and assertive
What’s Hard About Being a SIX
- the constant push and pull involved in trying to make up my mind
- procrastinating because of fear of failure; having little confidence in myself
- fearing being abandoned or taken advantage of
- exhausting myself by worrying and scanning for danger
- wishing I had a rule book at work so I could do everything right
- being too critical of myself when I haven’t lived up to my expectations
I’m sure these things work at being true for everyone, but at the same time, I italicized the things that are completely spot-on.
