To increase the likelihood of a successful connection, 2s aggressively read the people around them and align with their moods and preferences. They will alter their personality or behavior to win the approval of those around them.Įnneagram Type 2s strategically use connections, earning favor, and enticing others by helpfulness to satisfy their wants for being rejected.
However, directing their attention inward and determining what they require is considerably more challenging. They thrive in connecting with others and empathizing with their needs and feelings. The focus of the Enneagram 2s, often called The Helpers of the Enneagram, is on relationships.