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E IV and E V, sharing the bottom of the enneagram, share the under-dog identification that implies feelings of in-feriority and guilt as well as a submissive tendency. While E IV hangs on to relationships in face of frustration, however, E V gives up, and wh...

The primary difference between both types lies in the emotional distortion which produces their behavior. Both are dutiful and rigid, but for different reasons: the E1c seeks moral perfection and is naturally self-critical due to internalized standards. The ...

In essence, the social E3 always plays a role and is in contact with shame. He tries to eradicate shame by complying with established social values and standards, becoming what people expect of him, as his greatest desire is not even to be admired and extrao...

Behaviorally, the types may appear similar, especially if both are extraverted intuitives, and thus dominated by the promise of gain. However, the neurosis of the SO3 is ultimately vanity, a desire to feel valuable and important to fend off feelings of worth...

As with all types, the primary distinction that can be drawn between the two types is on the level of neurosis: the cognitive and emotional distortion that motors behavior. Both can be externally indistinguishable to the extent that they both act as "good moth...

Both types can appear similar in behavior and disposition: aggressive, reckless, dominating, megalomaniacal, and power-driven. Both also repress vulnerability and are typically dissocial, opposed to general norms, structures, and systems. The distinction lies ...

Both types repress anger, but it results in different behavioral attitudes. The conservation E1 is warm, characterized by a rather welcoming personality. They believe that value can be achieved through being perfect themselves, which often involves subordinati...