Personality Types Explored: Type 2 of 9

Personality Type 2 explored

Core Motivation: feel needed;
Action Goal: give

True type 2 people are in the minority.  They define their own value primarily in relation to their ‘usefulness’ to others.  Some may come across as stoic or martyr types, while others seem content to subject themselves to the demands of more dominant types.  If you are wondering whether someone is a type 2, it may help to consider these questions:

1. Do they always seem to be giving something to somebody?
2. Do they seem offended when their offer to give is not accepted?
3. Do they turn down opportunities to focus on themselves?
4. Do they have little to say when asked about their own needs or feelings?
5. Do they interpret not being allowed to give as not being liked?

All of these statements would be true for most 2 types.  As always, wings influence the core type, so there may be some minor exceptions.  In the workplace, 2 types would generally be easy to work with, as long as they are not struggling with major self-esteem issues that could interfere with task completion.  It would be rare to have a 2 type as a boss.  And, if you did, it may help to stay particularly aware of the professional boundaries you want to maintain, and not let your boss give you more than feels appropriate to you.

On a personal level, I think 2 types could be compatible with 1 types, 3 types, 6 types, 7 types, and 8 types.  If you care about someone who you think is a type 2, you may want to explore shared experiences that offer opportunity for 2-way giving.  You may also want to consider ways to show how much you value that person for who they are, not just for what they give.