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Type 2:
The Helper

Pride

Self-Worth Increases or Decreases Based on the Reaction Given by People After Doing Things for Them

*Counter-type*

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SP
Self-Preservation
Focuses on basic necessities for survival - food, shelter, safety of the physical being, warmth, creature comforts, keeping away from danger, etc.

*Privilege*

Gains approval and protection by being charming or child-like. Attract love and attention through their childlike quality. Tender and sweet, but more guarded than the other Twos. Feeling of privilege comes in because of all the help given to others; expects others to meet own needs too. Might be easily hurt or withdraw when they feel or fear rejection from others. It is less easy to see pride in Self-Preservation Twos.

Might be mistyped as Type 7s or 6s.

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SX
Sexual / One-to-One
Focuses on relationship with one other party; forming intimacy in relationships, not with many people at one go, but with one particular person at each point in time.

Seduction

Generous, flexible and able to “seduce” selected individuals through high EQ to win their approval. Feeds their pride by having someone’s passionate attachment. Able to feel a wide range of intense emotions. Great empathy leads to ability to help others realise their potential, however, might have tendency to cross boundaries.

Might be mistyped as Type 4s.

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SO
Social
Focuses on belonging to bigger community, what everyone else id doing, influence in a group, group processes, etc.

Ambition

Good in front of groups. Plays the role of a powerful or intellectual leader. Have passion for power, and pride is expressed through having influence and advantages. Cultivates an image of being influential. Support others, ensuring loyalty and reciprocal relationships. Might be a bit more introverted than other Twos. Have a tendency to deny vulnerable emotions, such as shame, fear, despair, mistrust, jealousy.

Might resemble Type 3s or 8s.