Understanding the Enneagram: Stances

Aggresive Stances:  3, 7, & 8

- move into the problem

- solve the problem

- oriented toward the future

Withdrawn Stances: 4, 5, & 9

- Back up in messes or conflict

- why 5's and 9's can be mistyped because both are withdrawn

Dependent Stances: 1, 2, & 6

- taking in information from the situation

- can sometimes move in and look aggressive

- can sometimes withdraw and back up from the situation