What’s the Difference? Distinguishing Type 9 from types 2, 6 and 7

This post discusses type 9

Core Motivation: feel accepted;                                           

Action Goal: find places and ways to belong

Both 9 and 2 types can come across as very acquiescent to the will of others.  The difference shows up when we look at the context of the acquiescence. Type 9 people are comfortable accepting directives from whatever personal or professional circle they are encountering at a given moment.  In contrast, type 2 people generally find a long-term personal or professional context or specific relationship which becomes the focus of their committed selflessness.

For both 9 and 6 types, it is very important to feel included.  The difference shows up when we look at the reaction to not feeling included. In contrast, when type 9 people feel excluded from a group, they will tend to show no external reaction, often making themselves even more ‘invisible.’  In contrast, type 6 people are likely to react with anxiety and behaviors that may exhibit an obsessive or compulsive tendency.  

Both 9 and 7 types are generally easy-going in social contexts.  The difference shows up when we look at general lifestyle.  Type 9 people seek a sense of belonging as a doorway to happiness.  In contrast, type 7 people seek to fill their lives with thrills and excitement on a perpetual basis.  

Generally, type 9 people are literal people who look to the outside world for clues about who they are.