Type Five
We have named Type Five the Investigator because, more than any other type, Fives want to find out why things are the way they are. They want to understand how the world works, whether it is the cosmos, the microscopic world, the animal, vegetable or mineral kingdoms - or the inner world of their imagination. They are always searching, asking questions and delving deeply into things. They do not accept received opinions and doctrines, and feel a strong need to test the truth of most assumptions for themselves.
What are they like?
They place great importance on their inner world and aspire to be thinkers. As a result, they prefer quiet and independence, valuing their personal space and enjoying solitude. In their view, mental contemplation is more important than action because they perceive the world as complex and potentially intrusive. Type Fives believe they can understand the external world and protect themselves by retreating to their private space and returning to their inner selves. Consequently, they often give the impression of being "detached observers."
Personality Development Levels
All types have strengths and weaknesses: Some parts of your personality work well, while others may hinder you from achieving your ambitions and goals. The extent to which this affects you is not fixed, these changes in your strengths and weaknesses are called development, and are divided into three stages: healthy, average, and unhealthy. Ideally, the goal is to develop yourself into the healthy category and pay attention to the signs that you are slipping into the unhealthy category. Once you have identified these, you can improve your strengths and learn to make up for your weaknesses, thereby making you a more fulfilling and successful self.
Relationships
Translated from EnneagramandMarriage
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