Enneagram 5w6: A Troubleshooter’s Perspective on Life

To tell you the truth, a conundrum.

The wings on my body are well balanced. I have the qualities of a wing 4, but I also have those of a wing 6, with the latter being a little bit more powerful.

What I see when I look at that:

№5 Dominant

Wings do not seem to have any impact on these things.

I am really reclusive people. In no way to be confused with being reserved or antisocial. I am a socially uncomfortable person that enjoys spending time alone myself. For some reason, it feels like a waste of energy to really interact with the physical world. I feel uneasy when I see others displaying their emotions.

I am a person who accumulates knowledge hence it is tough for me to separate with my books. Along with children’s books, I have a library of books including fiction, non-fiction, guides, philosophies, humanities, scientific, medicinal, spiritual, and religious publications.

I do not feel the urge to criticize anything unless I see a significant disparity. What I really want is to observe, comprehend, and get a glimpse of the reality.

A Wing 6

My approach is methodical, and I make an effort to maintain objectivity while providing evidence to back up the claims that I make.

There are times when I study stuff and acquire new abilities because I believe that information is power and that having it is an advantage. Although I give the impression of being an expert, I am not a pushy person. Using 5w6 as the “troubleshooter” is really fitting.

I usually start thinking what would happen if things do not go as expected as I like to overthink events or overanalyze them. Being around other individuals makes me uncomfortable as well. In front of others especially if I’m doing something for the first time, I want to avoid seeming dumb. Having given my own personal development more thought, I discover that my anxiety is less than it formerly was.

Though I am a reclusive person, I do not battle with being friendly. I am a nice person that is able to interact with almost everyone. Simply said, I am not someone who trusts readily. It takes me a very long time to open up to someone, but once I do eventually put my faith in them, I am very devoted to them. Should the trust be violated, it will be irreparable; I will never trust that individual again.

The majority of the time, my attire is designed to be practical; it is clean, comfy, and dependable. Not anything extra.

A Wing 4

At other times, I am not so methodical. I get the impression that I shouldn’t be depending on reasoning as much as I am; I need to approach things instinctively, and there is no need for proof to back up what I say since I am very knowledgeable about the subject matter. It’s possible that no one else can comprehend, but I do. My intuition is something that I have no issue obeying.

When I come across something I disagree with, I often get pretty hostile. I’ll hunt for differences to persuade myself that something is untrue.

I spend the majority of my time reading and learning new skills with the sole purpose of expanding my knowledge. Everything seems to be intriguing to me. Comprehending the universe that surrounds me also assists me in gaining a deeper comprehension of myself. I am able to go very deeply into subjects that I am very interested in and become an expert on them.

There are times when I start behaving in a way that is representative of a countertype 5 (sexual), which is essentially a type 5 that has four mannerisms. I am disappointed that I do not have at least one person with whom I can have a deep relationship as I have great emotional sensitivity. For my creative side, I need a venue. however I have variances in style, I dress in a way that is unique from others and would lead people to look at me in an odd way. I do not care however. Tattoos and piercings abound on my body. I also set my surroundings so that they accurately represent me.

The acquisition of various creative abilities is something that I like doing; I enjoy sketching, writing, playing instruments, and making. Having these abilities is nothing more than a hobby for me; I have no interest in using them for anything other than my own personal amusement.