What’s the difference between the enneagram 6w7 and the 7w6? In this blog, we’re comparing the 6w7, The Buddy, with the 7w6, The Entertainer.
What Is An Enneagram Wing?
We are comparing the 7w6 with the enneagram 6w7 in this blog. While they may sound practically the same, there is a huge difference between the two! Your enneagram wing, which is the second number, determines your behaviors.
Your core desires and core fears are dictated by the number that comes first. This is your core enneagram type
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Whatever your wing is will change how you appear to others. Knowing the difference between the enneagram 6w7 VS the 7w6 can be so impactful because your core desire will be completely different and your path to growth changes.
Recognizing the difference also will help you avoid mistyping!
Enneagram 6w7 vs 7w6 Comparison
Today, we are going to break down the difference between being an enneagram 6w7 versus being a 7w6.
The names of these two enneagram types summarize their personality traits very well. The 6w7 is called The Buddy, they generally have a social, protective, talkative, friendly, and collaborative personality. These people want to have close friends and be a part of a social circle.
The 7w6 is called The Entertainer, they take on the appearance of The Loyalist in some aspects, meaning that they seem cautious, routine-oriented, and community-focused. They love to bring people together and entertain them.
Loyal, cautious, and diplomatic, the 7w6 wants to have fun but also bring people together and have them all get along.
Enneagram Type 6: The Loyalist
With the name The Loyalist, the enneagram type six’s core desire is to have security, safety, and loyalty. (Often mistyping as the 8 with their protectiveness!)
They become aggressive and controlling when they are at their worst. Moving toward their type 3 stress, they become image-conscious and focused on material success.
Enneagram Type 7: The Enthusiast
The enneagram 7 is known for their playful, energetic, social, and enthusiastic nature. The type 7s core desire is positivity. They want life to feel like a party everywhere they go to avoid negativity.
Fear of being abandoned is heightened and this amplifies their need to control the fun more. They become controlling and uncooperative when they are at their worst.
There are very obvious different coping mechanisms between these two types, which can make it easier to find out if you’re a 6w7 or a 7w6.
Read below and compare whether you think you are an enneagram 6w7 or 7w6…
Enneagram 6w7
The 6w7 cares about having loyal connections and friends. Once type 6’s need for security is fulfilled, they want to have fun.
This 6w7 is the more extroverted wing. Called “The Buddy,” these people take on the appearance of The Enthusiast in some aspects, meaning that they seem social, loud, talkative, friendly, and fun.
The 6w7’s motto is “let’s make sure things are safe and then we can go party!” It is extremely important to the 6w7 that they have present stability and community.
In general, the 6w7 will prefer to have a bigger social circle. Make time to be with friends you can trust if this is your wing. You value fun so allow room for that fun side of you to show.
And when you don’t get these needs fulfilled, you’ll become bitter, controlling, and aggressive. The 7w6 on the other hand will avoid their negativity and maintain a facade of happiness when their needs aren’t being met.
Enneagram 7w6
Known as The Entertainer, the 7w6 takes on the appearance of The Loyalist in many ways. They appear excited, cautious, routine-oriented, and community-focused.
The 7w6 wants to have fun and a routine that keeps them stable. The 7w6 is called “The Entertainer.” These people can seem a bit anxious when it comes to uncertainty and adventure. 7w6s’ are social butterflies and they love to be part of community events, throw parties, volunteer, etc.
7w6s care a lot about stability. Sevens in general love to have fun, but with a six wing, you want routine and a stable source of income so you can optimize your fun time.
7w6s need routines and systems in place that keep them in check and provide you with the grounding you deeply desire.
Because the 7w6 is a 7 at their core, they go to avoidance of emotion in stress. When they become burnt out, the 7w6 will try to maintain a sense of positivity by spending time amongst people.
This is different from the 6w7, who becomes aggressive and controlling in stress.
Enneagram 6w5 VS 7w8
Because each enneagram type has the ability to tap into both wings, it’s important to take them into account when figuring out if you are a 6w7 or a 7w6.
The Enneagram 6w7 Also Has A 5 Wing
Even if you are an enneagram 6 with a dominant 7 wing, you have the ability to tap into your 5 wing.
Known as The Defender, your 5 wing makes you rational, fact-oriented, reserved, and quiet at times.
This wing 5 gives you the desire to research and be alone. there’s a lens of rationality to everything the type 6 does because of this wing.
If you are an enneagram 7 with a 6 wing, you don’t have this rationality as much.
The Enneagram 7w6 Also Has An 8 Wing
As an enneagram 7 with a dominant 6 wing, you have the ability to tap into your 8 wing.
Your 8 wing, known as The Realist, makes you assertive, brave, bold, loud, energetic, and intense. There’s a part of you that wants to have fun and challenge yourself.
This wing gives you a desire for intensity. You want to push your limits and seek thrills. This makes you a daredevil, impulsive, and obsessive.
If you are an enneagram 6 with a 7 wing, you don’t have this “intense” side of you that the 7w6 can tap into.
That’s the difference between the 6w7 and the 7w6! Did this blog help you understand the difference between the enneagram 6w7 versus the 7w6? Leave a comment below!
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