SECOND ENNEAGRAM TYPE – Helper or Caretaker

Key Characteristics of the Helpers

Your family and friends are fortunate because, with you by their side, they feel like they are at the center of the universe. The primary life mission for people of the second type is to care for important individuals.

One of your main qualities is the ability to envelop your family and friends with care. You possess a magical ability to understand what other people need. Providing comfort and convenience for loved ones is the primary goal of your behavior. Most people dream of having a friend like you: attentive and caring.

Career

In business, your customers can expect warm relations, and your colleagues know they can rely on you. You also value a friendly team and invest a lot of effort into fostering that environment. However, be cautious, as sometimes employees may take advantage of your diligence and patience, leading to excessive workloads and burnout. Many people of your type need time to learn how to say "no."

Another characteristic of your nature is the ease with which you make new acquaintances and create a good impression.

Personal Life

Love and acceptance are fundamental needs for individuals of the second type. It is ingrained in your subconscious that you must earn love and that someone can only be loved for their achievements, not simply for their existence. Therefore, caring for your loved ones serves as a basis for gratitude.

People of your type often believe that self-care is selfish, and nobody likes egotists. This mindset prompts you to pay more attention to others' needs while neglecting your own. Some Helpers genuinely believe they will lose the love of their dear ones if they stop doing so much for them.

Not everyone in our world can appreciate the care provided by Helpers. If your help is rejected or not properly valued, it can stress you out. Feelings of ingratitude may arise, leading to aggression. You become more aware of your own needs and strive to meet them. This doesn't happen often, and usually, only those close to you witness it.

Your dreams are filled with times when all those in need have received your help, and you can finally devote some time to yourself. Freedom is your aspiration on a subconscious level. However, such a state is only possible when you feel accepted and loved by your closest people, relatives, and colleagues.

Take the True Love Test to know more about your love type!