9w8s combine traits of Type Nine and Type Eight, which makes for a very interesting combination.
The core type, Type Nine, is calm and peaceful and does not want to make waves. Type Eight, on the other hand, is the most assertive Enneagram type and constantly pushes back against pressure.
However, because 9w8s are predominantly Nines, they are generally kind and peaceful people who can assert themselves when needed. If you are not sure about your type, try taking this test.
Like all Nines, 9w8s are friendly and pleasant to be around. They are less cerebral than their 9w1 counterparts and more physical. They enjoy movement and nature, like animals, and appreciate a simple life.
9w8s can make good athletes. Some of them may even give off a “peaceful warrior” vibe.
Clearly, 9w8s are not aggressive people, but they do assert themselves and their needs when it matters. Like all Nines, they may become lazy at times and may fail to assert themselves even when the situation calls for it.
They may let things slide out of pure laziness and unwillingness to deal with the situation, not because they are afraid of making waves or feel inferior to someone.
9w8s are not future-oriented people. Masters of living in the here and now, they are mostly concerned with their immediate needs and rarely worry about the future. In fact, they hardly ever worry about anything at all.
This 9w8 quality may drive some of their future-oriented partners crazy. Their partners may see them as irresponsible while secretly wishing they could relax and enjoy life like 9w8s do.
9w8s do not plan much. They do not worry like other people, yet somehow things often work out for them just fine.
When confronted about their complacency, they can become very defensive. It is possible to make 9w8s angry and aggressive like true Eights, but their behavior usually will not change for long. Eventually, they will return to their happy and peaceful state.
9w8s have a “live and let live” approach to life. They don’t like stress themselves, and they are not demanding of their spouses and children.
A messy house? No problem.
No food? Let’s order something.
Bad or average grades? With their characteristic sense of humor, 9w8 parents may only laugh about it.
In romantic relationships, 9w8s are stable and reliable partners. They do not play games and are never overly controlling.
9w8s are not interested in having relationships with many different people. Once they meet someone they like, they commit easily and tend to stay with one person for a long time, perhaps for life.
To sum up, 9w8s are
- calm
- kind
- friendly
- strong
- assertive
- courageous
- independent
- easygoing
- living in the here and now
- impulsive
- indulgent
You can understand 9w8s better if you read the core type profiles:
You may also want to take this in-depth Type Nine test.
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