Oscillate Between Feeling Superior or Inadequate Based on Constant Comparisons with Others
*Counter-type*
SP
Self-Preservation Focuses on basic necessities for survival - food, shelter, safety of the physical being, warmth, creature comforts, keeping away from danger, etc.
*Tenacity*
Envy is less apparent in Self-Preservation Fours. Works hard to get what others have that he/she lacks. Withholds intense negative feelings from others, preferring to “spare” others from such emotions. Able to do so for the long term and be of support to others who are going through tough times. Struggles with wanting to secure material needs and at the same time find meaning in life’s rat race.
Might be mistyped as Type 1s or 3s.
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.
Competition
Highly competitive and tends to make comparison with others in order to feel better about themselves. Can become unwilling to support others who want to achieve success too. May have an “all or nothing” belief when it comes to success. Very vocal about expressing their needs. More assertive and angry than other Fours as they turn their pain into anger. Likes and need emotional intensity. Tends to have the most drama in life.
Might be confused with Type 8s or Sexual 2s.
SO
Social Focuses on belonging to bigger community, what everyone else id doing, influence in a group, group processes, etc.
Shame
Has strong feelings of shame during comparisons with others. Highly sensitive to own sufferings. Tend to put themselves in victim roles. Envy fuels a focus on shame and suffering. Does not hesitate to express these emotions to others. Not competitive, but have a deep desire to be understand for who they really are. Able to highlight to the group if it has strayed from being authentic to original goals, making them good “social policeman” or “social journalist”.
