Understanding Basic Personality Traits

In my book, Ring Exchange: Life Lessons from a Multiple Marrier, published in 2014, I discuss how having a familiarity with ourselves, which includes understanding our personality traits as well as our strengths and weaknesses, helps guide us in our relationship choices.

Enneagrams are a powerful tool to gain insights into basic personality traits and core values. The Enneagram provides increased self-awareness by giving specific directions on how to achieve personal growth, restore balance, and figure out how to improve relationships with those around you, including romantic partners.

For instance, I discovered from my Enneagram description that I am a Helper. Helpers are demonstrative, generous, people-pleasing and possessive. We want to feel loved, and have an innate fear of being unwanted and unworthy of love. Celebrities in the Helper personality category include Juliette Binoche, Elizabeth Taylor, Martin Sheen and Priscilla Presley.

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