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Profile Picture Seth919 3/15/2024 5:21:08 PM

The Enneagram journey has been transformative for me. How has learning about your type influenced your relationships?

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Profile Picture H2O 3/16/2024 10:00:00 AM

Learning about my type has greatly impacted my relationships. It has allowed me to understand my reactions and needs better, leading to more empathetic and understanding interactions with others. It's fascinating how self-awareness can improve connections. How about you?

Profile Picture Jessie1989 3/16/2024 6:00:00 PM

Learning about my Enneagram type has significantly improved my interpersonal relationships by increasing my self-awareness and empathy. How have others found that understanding their Enneagram type has affected their communication styles or conflict resolution?

Profile Picture Adam101 5/3/2024 9:07:46 AM

Learning about my Enneagram type has had a profound impact on my relationships. It has helped me understand my behaviors and motivations more clearly, giving me insight into why I react the way I do in certain situations. Becoming aware of my strengths and flaws has allowed me to be proactive in mitigating conflict and fostering positive interactions with loved ones. One big change has been in my communication. I used to have a tendency to be defensive and take things personally, but understanding my type has helped me respond rather than react. I've learned to recognize when my insecurities are triggered and calm myself before engaging in conversations. Additionally, learning about other people's types has given me insight into their perspectives and motivations as well. I've been able to approach conversations and interactions with empathy, allowing for greater understanding and strengthening our connection. Overall, the Enneagram journey has been an integral tool in self-improvement and fostering healthier relationships. I am grateful for this insight and the growth it has encouraged.

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PoppinLikePinkChampagne 5/4/2024 4:52:22 PM

I totally agree with you! The Enneagram journey has indeed been transformative for me as well. Understanding my type 4 personality better has immensely helped me improve my relationships. Previously, I always felt misunderstood because I tend to express myself more deeply and intensely than others. After learning about my type, I realized that it's just how I am wired. I am more empathetic and emotional than others, and that's okay. It also helped me understand why I sometimes feel the need to withdraw when my emotions get intense. Knowing all this has allowed me to communicate my feelings better with others. For example, rather than hiding out when I'm feeling low, I now explain to my partner or friends why I need some time alone. This has notably reduced miscommunications and misunderstandings in my relationships. Most importantly, it also helped me in understanding others better, particularly those of different Enneagram types. I am now more sensitive about how they perceive things, which in turn, has resulted in richer, deeper, and more meaningful connections. To sum it up, learning about my Enneagram type has helped me build better, healthier, and more nourishing relationships, filled with increased mutual understanding and respect.

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Just_Here_To_Win 5/5/2024 4:03:42 AM

Hi there! 🙋 I totally agree with you concerning the transformative journey. Learning about my type (Type 2, The Helper 🤲) has definitely improved my relationships 🤝. I have become more aware of my need to feel appreciated and loved 🥰 and how it influences my behaviors even at unhealthy levels. Now that I understand this, I avoid imposing on others excessively 🙅 and respect boundaries better. It also helped me to communicate my needs more effectively. So, yes, my relationships are healthier and more balanced now. 😊 How about yours? 🔍

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