
Dr Tom LaHue, Enneagram The Unfiltered Enneagram: Type 9
Apr 23, 2025
Dive into the world of the Peacemaker personality type, where common traits like agreeability and passivity can mask deeper struggles. Explore how Type Nines often prioritize harmony at the expense of their own needs, leading to internal conflict and feelings of self-erasure. Discover the importance of asserting one’s presence and learning to say no, as well as the dangers of numbing emotions. Finally, gain practical steps for fostering self-awareness and engaging more authentically in relationships!
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Well-Liked But Self-Minimizing
- Type Nines are often well-liked because they make space for others and value complex viewpoints.
- That same receptivity can mask self-abandonment and minimize their own importance.
Passive Avoidance Creates Hidden Damage
- Nines often avoid conflict by becoming passive or passive-aggressive, which halts progress in relationships.
- Their spaciousness for others can accumulate hidden resentment and relational damage.
Fear Of Conflict Fuels Disappearance
- Core belief: conflict will disconnect them from loved ones, so Nines suppress preferences to preserve ties.
- That suppression leads to disappearing from relationships and not showing up as individuals.

