Enneagram Type 2: Provider

Identifiers

Give to get, relational

Core Belief

I must meet the needs of others to be cared about.

• Heart Center
• Focus of attention is on relationship with others
• Believes knows about what the other in a relationship needs
• The power behind the throne
• Engaging, seductive and charming    
• Skillful in the maneuvering or manipulation of others (often unconsciously)
• Innate sense of knowing the right thing to say or do in difficult situations
• Verbally and physically expressive
• Avoids being rejected or unappreciated
• May have a sense of being a gift to others

Key Characteristics

Helpful, presents well, supportive, seductive, and manipulative