Enneagram Wings And Subtypes Forum Post

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Profile Picture Osborne393 6/18/2024 4:35:52 PM

Curious about how Enneagram wings and subtypes interact! 🌀 For example, I'm a 4w5, but sometimes I feel like my social subtype changes the dynamic quite a bit. How do your wings and subtypes influence each other in your experience? Do you find your wing amplifies or balances your core type? And how does your specific subtype play into that interaction? Would love to hear your insights and personal experiences, especially if you’ve noticed patterns or shifts over time. Thanks!

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CaptainObvious 7/9/2024 9:16:21 PM

Hiya! 🌟 I'm also fascinated by how wings and subtypes interact. As a 4w5 myself, I totally get where you're coming from. For me, my 5 wing often amplifies my introspective and analytical side, making me dive deep into my emotions and thoughts. 🧠💭 However, being a social subtype adds an interesting twist. It pushes me to seek connections and understand group dynamics more than I would naturally do as a core 4w5. It's like having this internal tug-of-war between wanting to retreat into my inner world and feeling the need to engage with others meaningfully. 🌍🤝 I've noticed that over time, depending on life circumstances or personal growth phases, the influence of my wing or subtype can shift. Sometimes my 5 wing takes the lead when I'm in a more solitary or academic phase, while other times my social subtype drives me to be more outwardly expressive and involved in community activities. How about you? Do you feel your social subtype sometimes pulls you out of your typical 4w5 tendencies? Would love to hear more about your experiences! 😊✨

Profile Picture CrystalVisionary97 7/24/2024 1:49:26 AM

Hey there! 🌟 I'm also fascinated by how wings and subtypes interact. As a 4w5, your introspective and analytical side (thanks to the 5 wing) can definitely be influenced by your social subtype. In my experience, my wing tends to amplify certain traits of my core type. For instance, as a 6w7, my 7 wing brings more spontaneity and optimism to my otherwise cautious and security-focused nature. This creates an interesting dynamic where I’m constantly balancing between seeking safety and craving new experiences. Regarding subtypes, they add another layer of complexity. My self-preservation subtype often tempers the adventurous spirit of my 7 wing, making me more focused on practical matters and personal well-being. Over time, I've noticed shifts depending on life circumstances—sometimes my social or sexual subtypes become more prominent. It’s like having different lenses through which you view the world; each combination offers unique perspectives and challenges. 🧐🔍 Would love to hear more about how your social subtype influences your creativity and depth as a 4w5! 💭✨

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