Enneagram Type 6 | Subtypes Overview | Sexual • Social • Self Preservation (SX• SC • SP) Six 

Thanks, Drew! I appreciate how you draw the connections between instincts of other types; I haven’t seen many (maybe any) enneagram aficionados do that so far.

Drew, I really need to tell you that you have so much GOOD STUFF to offer. All 4s do. Most of the time we can't even show a normal amount of that because all others don't let us. This is the reality for most 4s, but am glad you have made it. & wish you stay there

I would love to hear your take on 6 and 4 relationship.

This was so profound I’ve never come across a road map of my mind put this way, and I’m currently in situations that touch on each one.

I love how raw and unscripted this is, especially since it's so on point. Well done, man. Seriously. I'm just getting into the enneagram. Looks like sx6w5 might be where I'm at most often, though it took a minute to rule out type 1. Good to know so I can grow. Thanks, brother. Totally makes sense now why I was so motivated to write my book - the Forest of Insecurities.

I love all the knowledge you share! I find learning about the enneagram so much fun! Im a 4W5 btw learning more about the subtypes has been fun and mind blowing🤯

I like the noises. It makes it real. As long as is not to much, all the time

Excellent content - thank you, Drew, for clarifying my problems and answering my questions about instinctual variant (subtype) stacking 😁☺️.

Awesome video. Found it a bit (one year) late but was super helpful!

10 years ago I randomly found this Murphy's law list and I laughed my arse off, I never felt anxious about it. And I'm ok with it being wrong. It is what it is, after all.

Can’t wait for you to get to the 3s! I hope we are next.

Your perspective is really great drew

Amazing, Drew. Your knowledge and delivery is lucid! How long does it take to develop a deep level of understanding? And can you recommend any trainings or books?

thank u for this

Hi Drew, thank you for your content. What are your thoughts on 6's following an authority that is not a person or group but maybe a self developed system or routine?

I am pretty sure I am a type 6, partly because I am never entirely sure of anything, and partly because I have been inventing worst case scenarios in my mind since I was preschool age. However, I don't relate to the usual subtype descriptions. I am consciously more focused on my closest relationships and on intense interests and experiences than anything else, yet I do not fit the profile of a counterphobic sx dominant. I am usually cautious in most areas of my life. I can be reckless and charge into the fire, but only when I have had time to think about it, and have concluded that it is worth the risk, OR if someone I love is being threatened. Otherwise, I prefer strategy and diplomacy over confrontation. I relate most to the self preservation subtype description, although it pains me to admit that. I don't relate AT ALL to the common stereotype of self preservation being about resources, financial security, or physical comfort. I enjoy those things, but I would throw them away in a heartbeat for the right reasons or the right person. In fact, I have often fantasized about being a free spirit who is not tied to anything. This creates a lot of internal conflict, but the need for security usually wins. My relationships always take priority over physical safety and security. I will always prefer compromise and negotiation over conflict, but if I am pushed too hard or backed into a corner, I will come out fighting, and I will win because I know my opponents. I am often underestimated by people who think I am always going to be kind and sweet. I also do not relate to descriptions of the cool, rule bound social six. They annoy me to no end, and I terrify them with my "recklessness". The only thing that makes sense to me is that I am probably a type 6 sp/sx. I am safety oriented, but money, resources, and physical security are not what make me feel "safe". My relationships are what does that for me. I will do almost anything for the people I love, but if they f*** me over or break my trust badly enough, then my relationship with them will be history.

How do you differentiate between a self-preserving 6 and self-preserving 9?

Your videos are super helpful! I'm still not sure if my main type is 4 or 6. I have a lot of 4 qualities and think i might be 4w5 so/sp but also have very strong 6 fear/anxiety/doubt as well as get angry easily and super suspicious of authority. Could that just be tritype? i'm 469 or 468.

I don't understand sixes.

I was mistyped as 5 and 1 but in reality I was actually a 6 *SO/SX worst thing is that I am mbti *INFX* (feeler).........I understand why do I seek validation from people XD 🥲 my core _motivation_ is to be strong worthy and knowledgeable (PTSD SAD OCD HSP 😵‍💫) Thanks for the video brother 🙏