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Type 3 and Type 6 Relationship

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What is Enneagram Type 3
(The Performer)?
People with an Enneagram type Three personality tend to be ambitious, adaptable, and enthusiastic in their behavior. They are driven and love to set and accomplish goals. They tend to adjust their roles, actions, and expressions to every setting or people-group in order to best fit each environment.

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What is Enneagram Type 6
(The Loyalist)?
People with an Enneagram type Six personality tend to be engaging, hard-working, and responsible in their behavior. They want to feel safe and tend to be concerned with outside threats. They are very loyal and want to build close relationships with others.

Communication

Enneagram Type 3 & Type 6 Communication

How can Threes and Sixes communicate effectively with each other?

Threes and Sixes are both hard-working. Threes however, tend to be more idealistic and confident personalities, motivated by a desire for value and acceptance from others. Sixes tend to be loyal and responsible, motivated by the need for security and stability.

Threes should be direct and concise when communicating with Sixes.

Sixes should be clear and logical when addressing Threes.


Resolving Conflict

Enneagram Type 3 & Type 6 Conflict

How can Threes and Sixes resolve conflict?

Threes and Sixes should through problems systematically. Threes should share their perspective openly, while remaining attentive and logical; they should help Sixes feel secure by offering support and encouragement. Sixes should directly address their point of view, while working closely with Threes to help find the best potential solution to the problem.


Building Trust

Enneagram Type 3 & Type 6 Trust

How can Threes and Sixes build trust?

Threes tend to trust Sixes who show loyalty and compassion to Threes. Sixes should recognize and affirm Threes’ accomplishments, helping them to feel valued and appreciated.

Sixes generally trust Threes who are consistent and reliable. Threes should follow through on plans with Sixes.

Working Together

Enneagram Type 3 & Type 6 Working Together

How can Threes and Sixes work together?

Threes are usually driven and charismatic, while Sixes tend to be warm and thoughtful. Threes bring efficiency and creative thinking to a workplace. Sixes offer personal commitment and sensibility. Threes can help Sixes feel more confident in themselves, while Sixes can help Threes make realistic, responsible choices.


Dealing with Change

Enneagram Type 3 & Type 6 Change

How can Threes and Sixes deal with change?

Many Threes will adjust well to change, as they tend to be optimistic and adaptable. Sixes, however, thrive in consistency and may be shaken by a new situation. Threes should help Sixes consider and appreciate the benefits of change. Sixes are likely to adjust well after some time.


Managing Stress

Threes and Sixes need to seek to understand what brings stress to the other type and should try to avoid causing it when possible.

Enneagram Type 3 & Type 6 Stress

Threes are easily stressed by...

  • Stress from feeling as though they need to constantly entertain
  • Repetitive failure or difficulty solving a problem
  • Being perceived negatively
  • Working to reconcile their own emotions
Enneagram Type 3 & Type 6 Stress

Sixes are easily stressed by...

  • Unreliable people and relationships
  • Negativity in their work or personal environment
  • Feeling as though they aren’t needed
  • Failing or making the wrong decision

Threes should avoid criticizing Sixes, while Sixes should help Threes feel comfortable enough to stop “entertaining”.


Encouraging and Motivating

Threes and Sixes can encourage and motivate each other in their personal and professional lives.

Enneagram Type 3 & Type 6 Encouragement

Threes are motivated by...

  • Accomplishing what they set out to do
  • Feeling loved and accepted by others
  • Having new goals to achieve
  • Public-speaking or meeting new people
Enneagram Type 3 & Type 6 Encouragement

Sixes are motivated by...

  • Time spent with people they love
  • Consistent and trustworthy relationships
  • Offering help and assistance to others
  • Advocating for personal beliefs and values

Threes can motivate Sixes by spending quality time with them.

Sixes can encourage Threes by sharing appreciation for their contributions.


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