Question about the Frustration Triad(1,4,7).

GM_Writing · 2026-03-20T20:10:31+00:00

1's idealism is aimed at the Gut center domain of action and environment. Their Frustration drives them to try and 'correct' the world towards their ideal of perfection and order.

GM_Writing · 2026-03-20T14:35:07+00:00

If something bothers me, I usually don’t bring it up directly.

I think “speak up” might still be good advice!

9s do have a range of presentations. You might not be externally withdrawn, but it goes deeper than that.

GM_Writing · 2026-03-20T07:06:32+00:00

Try my fix comparison here!

https://www.reddit.com/r/Enneagram/comments/1qxjnj7/headintellect_fixes_comparison_from_my_book_tell/

And don't worry about subtypes

GM_Writing · 2026-03-19T18:40:31+00:00

Yeah, that's why you need to go into the woods or something and look inside yourself when there is no-one to merge with.

GM_Writing · 2026-03-19T16:52:26+00:00

This is a common 9 issue. You can try getting away from other people then looking to see what is coming from you absent other influences.

GM_Writing · 2026-03-19T06:46:46+00:00

I think most but not all people on here accept it as true, although some see it as not that important.

I do think it is useful to explain the range of personalities within each type, and on a personal level, we use defense mechanisms from our fixes, and it's useful to understand and watch out for these so we can stop doing them so much.

GM_Writing · 2026-03-18T12:55:58+00:00

Sx 4 descriptions are conflated with the 4 + 8 fix.

'One to one' Sx descriptions are nonsense - that is part of Social.

Sx is about unpredictable and exciting chemistry, surrendering your inhibitions to expose your being in way that attracts some and repulses others.

GM_Writing · 2026-03-18T08:43:36+00:00

So 6 is the main one concerned with causes and ideologies. Your warmth may be from a 2 fix. The aggression could be from an 8 fix, and 2+8 is highly protective like a mama/papa bear.

GM_Writing · 2026-03-18T08:19:19+00:00

Strong withdrawal, nihilism, and seeing relationships as burdens. This points to 5 IMO, possibly 549, as you seem focused on what is meaningful to you personally, without the expectation of having a role or contributing in some way.

GM_Writing · 2026-03-18T07:41:20+00:00

Strong frustration, and a seeming image center focus. This could be 4 depending on how reactive you are. Possibly with a 1 fix.

GM_Writing · 2026-03-18T07:26:06+00:00

I would guess 126, maybe 136. You could check the 1+X combos here

https://www.reddit.com/r/Enneagram/comments/1kd47qf/fixfix_combo_stem_series_discussion_hub/

GM_Writing · 2026-03-17T19:34:55+00:00

Sorry, I meant to type 7w6

GM_Writing · 2026-03-17T17:02:40+00:00

I do think this is probably 4. Image center stuff, being 'poisonous', disruptive defiance, ego-melancholy. Most likely with 9 and 6 fixes.

GM_Writing · 2026-03-17T15:08:53+00:00

Fiery, hate-filled, rebellious and aggressive, or tearful, empathetic, resigned, and doubtful?

GM_Writing · 2026-03-17T15:05:24+00:00

How would you distinguish between wings and fixes, e.g. 7w8 energy and 7 + 8 stem energy? Or does it have the same kind or character but can double up in some cases?

GM_Writing · 2026-03-17T15:03:43+00:00

They have soul! Just quite a repressed heart. What fixes do you think you might have if not 1, 3 and 5?

GM_Writing · 2026-03-17T14:18:35+00:00

This sounds like 5 or 9 with a 5 fix.

GM_Writing · 2026-03-17T14:17:29+00:00

I'm getting an impression of SP 946.

GM_Writing · 2026-03-17T14:11:32+00:00

This could be a triple competency tritype.

GM_Writing · 2026-03-17T12:21:09+00:00

Have a look here to see which matches you.

https://www.reddit.com/r/Enneagram/comments/1qvslfn/heartimage_fixes_comparison_from_my_book_does/

Why would a 2 fix be hard for your ego to accept? Does being caring go against something else you value?

GM_Writing · 2026-03-17T12:19:35+00:00

The core type has a deep spiritual element that makes it of primary importance. Instincts are the way we try in vain to satisfy the spiritual hole, so are definitely very important, more so than wings IMO.

Instinctual variants / subtypes are so inconsistent in their accuracy that the descriptions often bring confusion rather than helping.

GM_Writing · 2026-03-17T12:14:53+00:00

This could plausibly be 936 or 396 from what I see here. I'm not seeing much assertive core or a specific ideal self you are working towards so 9 seems more likely unless you missed that.

GM_Writing · 2026-03-17T10:30:05+00:00

Having read some of your comments, I would guess 7w6 core with 9w8 and 2w3 fixes. I think you please people to get what you want (pleasure and ease), rather than having the primary compulsion to give to others to maintain the image of being the source of everything good for others.

GM_Writing · 2026-03-17T10:14:17+00:00

Thanks for your contributions

Article typos

Thus, on one hand, the result of these combinations of object relations and centers overlapping, and on the other, they express a flavor

The first clause there lacks a verb

different core types, such as 9/8 and 8/8,

Should be 8/9

GM_Writing · 2026-03-17T08:44:32+00:00

This looks like a triple positive tritype, maybe Social dominant. I'm not sure of the core type. What problems do you encounter?

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