The Enneagram Two is known as “the helper” because of their people-pleasing and generous personality.
This type always wants to help others, no matter the cost or sacrifices they have to make in order to do so. This type can easily get over involved in the lives of others and allow people to take advantage of their heart for helping others.
“All of it resonated with me,” senior Kate Wagner said. “The people-pleaser part of it for sure.”
The biggest fear of this type is being worthless to others. They want to make sure they are of value to others and often feel the need to do extraordinary acts for others in order to be valued. This drives them to love others to the best of their ability, and to show deep care and compassion for others.
Twos are known to always be there for their friends and family, ready to help and show care in any way possible. This is why the Enneagram Two typically has a lot of friends and people who want to be around them.
“I chose my job because I like to take care of people,” English teacher Amanda Hayworth said.
When this number is in a healthy mental state, they are selfless and empathetic while at the same time in tune with their needs and the needs of those around them. They are very forgiving people who are warm-hearted and thoughtful. They are nurturing and giving, and are seen as warm-hearted people.
When they are in an average mental state, they can be people pleasers and look for the opinion of others in order to feel fulfilled or worthy. Sometimes they can become codependent on others and sacrifice their needs in order to help others.
“When I am at an unhealthy point, I will put everyone else’s needs before mine,” Hayworth said.
When they are especially stressed, they can be manipulative, tend to belittle themselves, and feel like a burden to others.
This type loves others well, shows kindness and empathy often and is a loyal friend. The Enneagram Two is the ultimate friend and shoulder to lean on.
Some famous Enneagram Twos are: Dolly Parton, Ted Cruz, Albert Einstein, Aretha Franklin, Ryan Gosling, Tom Hanks, Travis Kelce, and Princess Diana.
