People with an Enneagram type Five personality tend to be curious, independent, and observant in their behavior. They love to pursue knowledge and seek a deeper understanding of the world around them. They often prefer privacy and time alone to think, which may lead them to withdraw from others.
What is Enneagram Type 7
(The Adventurer)?
People with an Enneagram type Seven personality tend to be enthusiastic, adventurous, and spontaneous in their behavior. They love seeking out new experiences. They are people-oriented and enjoy pursuing new relationships.
Communication
How can Fives and Sevens communicate effectively with each other?
Enneagram Fives are motivated by the desire to feel useful and competent, while Sevens are driven by the need to feel satisfied or fulfilled.
Fives should be optimistic but direct when addressing Sevens.
Sevens should communicate clearly and concisely with Fives.
Resolving Conflict
How can Fives and Sevens resolve conflict?
Fives need to express their perspective openly around Sevens while remaining supportive and open-minded. Sevens should be present in the conversation, making sure to listen carefully before sharing their own viewpoint. Both personalities should work together to find multiple solutions before deciding on one that is mutually beneficial.
Building Trust
How can Fives and Sevens build trust?
Fives tend to trust Sevens who are open-minded and curious. Sevens should allow Fives to have plenty of personal space.
Sevens are likely to trust Fives who can be somewhat adventurous and optimistic. Fives should engage Sevens in a discussion about a shared interest.
Fives tend to be reserved and private, while Sevens are usually more outgoing and open.
Fives bring thoughtful decision-making and realistic thinking to a workplace; they can help Sevens be more grounded or practical in their day-to-day lives.
Sevens offer idealistic goal-setting and creative ideas to a work environment. Sevens are likely to help Fives pursue new, exciting opportunities.
Dealing with Change
How can Fives and Sevens deal with change?
Fives tend to only be impacted by change if it harms or disturbs their personal space or independence.
Sevens are usually optimistic and adaptable, usually reframing situations to see the up-side; they tend to process change well.
Managing Stress
Fives and Sevens need to seek to understand what brings stress to the other type and should try to avoid causing it when possible.
Fives are easily stressed by...
Large groups of unfamiliar people
Emotional expressions and situations
Being required to meet other people’s needs
Overstimulation or lack of peace
Sevens are easily stressed by...
Negativity from those around them
Too much time alone
Unnecessary and boring routine
Lack of choice or freedom
Fives should avoid being overly negative around Sevens, while Sevens should avoid overcrowding Fives.
Encouraging and Motivating
Fives and Sevens can encourage and motivate each other in their personal and professional lives.
Fives are motivated by...
Discovering something new about the world
Alone time to think and reconnect with themselves
Learning a new skill or technique
Feeling valued, able, and appreciated
Sevens are motivated by...
Creative or trendy aesthetics
Multiple choices or options
Meeting and getting to know new people
Parties, concerts, and other large gatherings
Fives can motivate Sevens by discussing a shared interest like art, innovation, etc.
Sevens can excite Fives by giving them space to think about and process situations.
Enneagram Test
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