Enneagram 1w2: The One with a Two-Wing

Enneagram Type Ones are idealistic people who live according to their inner values and principles. Type Twos, on the other hand, look for love by serving others and fulfilling their needs.

The combination of these two personality types in 1w2s produces selfless people who are willing to give up things they love for the sake of others. If you are not sure about your Enneagram type, try this test.

The core type here is Type One. Type Ones are generally calm and collected people. They are not as relationship-focused as Twos and not as emotional. Thanks to their ideals and values, they are not manipulative in the same way unhealthy Twos can sometimes be.

Their Two-Wing makes 1w2s a warmer and more interpersonal version of Type One. Still, they are not overly friendly and usually know their boundaries.

1w2s may sacrifice a lot for others, but they will not demand or even expect anything back. They do what they believe is right, and their motives are not self-serving. 1w2s are true altruists.

One special thing about 1w2s is that they are real action takers. Guided by their internal values, they believe that action is what makes a person into who they want to be.

Like other people, 1w2s may be riddled with fear and doubt, but they still do what they believe is right, even when it is hard. Failing to act would mean mediocrity and self-blame, which feel more painful to them than the possible risks of taking action.

Ones can be somewhat rigid and judgmental, but those with a Two-Wing are more flexible and tolerant of others. 1w2s may have strong opinions about certain subjects, but they are more likely to teach others by example than by being aggressive.

Whether or not others want to hear it, 1w2s will express their views in private or in public. They understand that some of their views may not appeal to others, but because they trust their own judgment so much, sharing those views feels like a personal responsibility.

On the one hand, 1w2s want to please others by being friendly and agreeable. On the other hand, they want to influence others and convince them of their point of view.

Like all Ones, 1w2s are still perfectionists and may experience a great deal of stress because of their high standards. Where other people would be satisfied with good enough, 1w2s will accept nothing less than perfection. Anything less than perfect results may feel like failure.

Generally, Ones expect others to be perfect too, but 1w2s may soften their position when it comes to other people. They may even praise others for less-than-perfect results while still holding themselves to a much higher standard. Unfortunately, this praise may come across as insincere.

By doing this, 1w2s may think they are being nice, but they do not always realize how irritating it can be to others.

To sum up, Enneagram 1w2s

• are usually involved in public causes
• are true altruists
• want to influence others and convince them of their point of view
• make a conscious effort to be likable
• want to control themselves and others
• are sensitive to criticism
• feel uncomfortable when someone questions their ideals and values
• when unhealthy, may become manipulative and deeply unaware of their own intentions

Are you a 1w2 or 2w1? Read the 2w1 profile or take the in-depth tests for Type One here and Type Two here.

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