ENNEAGRAM
TYPE 5
OVERVIEW
"The Investigative
Thinker"
analytical, wise, dependable.
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CORE FEAR
Fear of annihilation, intrusion, emptiness.
obligation, being ignorant, overwhelmed, or
invaded.
CORE DESIRE
To be capable and competent.
SELF-IMAGE
I am dependable, and can prepare for things.
but I need to save my energy and resources
to be ready for the next thing, I want to
explore and do many things, but I don't need
help.
CORE WEAKENESS
Not relying on others. Fives believe they can do it all
alone and don't really need anyone. They can be
"judgy" and highly critical of others.
CORE LONGING
To know that their needs are not a problem.
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they want to be capable
and competent
"knowledge is
power, but
silence is golden"
AT THEIR BEST
Analytical, sensitive, wise, objective.
perceptive curious, observant, insightful
AT THEIR WORST
Intellectually arrogant, stingy, distant.
critical of others, unassertive, cynical,
isolated.
HOW TO TREAT A TYPE 5
Be independent, not clingy
Speak in a straightforward manner
I don't like surprises or intrusions on my
privacy (please respect that)
Allow me to recharge and replenish my
resources
