5 - the Observer

you chose BZ - your Enneagram type is FIVE (aka "The Thinker").

"I need to understand the world"

Observers have a need for knowledge and are introverted, curious, analytical, and insightful.

How to Get Along with Me

• Be independent, not clingy.
  
• Speak in a straightforward and brief manner.
  
• I need time alone to process my feelings and thoughts.
  
• Remember that If I seem aloof, distant, or arrogant, it may be that I am feeling uncomfortable.
  
• Make me feel welcome, but not too intensely, or I might doubt your sincerity.
  
• If I become irritated when I have to repeat things, it may be because it was such an effort to get my thoughts out in the first place.
  
• don't come on like a bulldozer.
  
• Help me to avoid my pet peeves: big parties, other people's loud music, overdone emotions, and intrusions on my privacy.


• have a really hot ass and put out like a Frenchwoman

What I Like About Being a FIVE

• standing back and viewing life objectively
  
• coming to a thorough understanding; perceiving causes and effects
  
• my sense of integrity: doing what I think is right and not being influenced by social pressure
  
• not being caught up in material possessions and status
  
• all my cool stuff
  
• being calm in a crisis


• really good weed

What's Hard About Being a FIVE

• being slow to put my knowledge and insights out in the world
  
• feeling bad when I act defensive or like a know-it-all
  
• being pressured to be with people when I don't want to be
  
• watching others with better social skills, but less intelligence or technical skill, do better professionally


• remembering where the hell I put my car keys the next morning
  
• remembering the name of the chick with the hot ass in the morning

FIVEs as Children Often

• spend a lot of time alone reading, making collections, and so on
  
• have a few special friends rather than many
  
• are very bright and curious and do well in school
  
• have independent minds and often question their parents and teachers
  
• watch events from a detached point of view, gathering information
  
• assume a poker face in order not to look afraid
  
• are sensitive; avoid interpersonal conflict
  
• feel intruded upon and controlled and/or ignored and neglected


• try to commit suicide in order to get attention


• become goth

FIVEs as Parents

• are often kind, perceptive, and devoted
  
• are sometimes authoritarian and demanding
  
• may expect more intellectual achievement than is developmentally appropriate
  
• may be intolerant of their children expressing strong emotions


• leave bruises

3 - the Achiever

you chose AZ - your Enneagram type is THREE (aka "The Performer").

"I need to succeed"

Achievers are energetic, optimistic, self-assured, and goal oriented.

How to Get Along with Me

• Leave me alone when I am doing my work.
  
• Give me honest, but not unduly critical or judgmental, feedback.
  
• Help me keep my environment harmonious and peaceful.
  
• Don't burden me with negative emotions.
  
• Tell me you like being around me.
  
• Tell me when you're proud of me or my accomplishments.


• have a really hot ass and put out like a Frenchwoman

What I Like About Being a THREE

• being optimistic, friendly, and upbeat
  
• providing well for my family
  
• being able to recover quickly from setbacks and to charge ahead to the next challenge
  
• staying informed, knowing what's going on
  
• being competent and able to get things to work efficiently
  
• being able to motivate people


• handing out punishments to those who don't meet my expectations

What's Hard About Being a THREE

• having to put up with inefficiency and incompetence
  
• the fear on not being -- or of not being seen as -- successful
  
• comparing myself to people who do things better
  
• struggling to hang on to my success
  
• putting on facades in order to impress people
  
• always being "on." It's exhausting.


• finding new ways to dispose of the bodies
  
• all the damn voices

THREEs as Children Often

• work hard to receive appreciation for their accomplishments
  
• are well liked by other children and by adults
  
• are among the most capable and responsible children in their class or school
  
• are active in school government and clubs or are quietly busy working on their own projects


• do a lot of really fun drugs

THREEs as Parents

• are consistent, dependable, and loyal
  
• struggle between wanting to spend time with their children and wanting to get more work done
  
• expect their children to be responsible and organized


• sometimes "accidentally" cook and eat their children

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