Dear Type, I Appreciate Your… (Appreciation for Each Enneagram Type, Part One)

Written By Stephanie Barron Hall

This series was inspired by real responses from people across all nine Enneagram types, sharing what they love and value most about the other types in their lives.

In this first post, I’m highlighting what other types have said they appreciate about each Enneagram type. You'll find an image for each type below, so whether you're sharing it with a friend or keeping it for yourself, I hope it offers warm and genuine encouragement.

Stay tuned for Part Two, where I'll be sharing what each type has said they appreciate about themselves.

If you’d like to see what other people have to say about this post or if you’d like to share it with a friend, I linked each post at the bottom of this page according to type.

 

Dear Type One

I Appreciate Your…

  • Willingness to do what is right (rather than what is easy)

  • Self-discipline

  • Commitment to your values

  • Honesty

  • Organization: it's so calming to know I can rely on you

  • Structure and consistency

  • Integrity

  • Steadiness and dependability

  • Grounding presence

  • Wealth of advice

  • Determination to get things done

  • Commitment to helping others

Dear Type Two

I Appreciate Your…

  • Thoughtfulness

  • Meaningful encouragement

  • Passionate commitment to things that matter

  • Supportive advice

  • Loyalty to your loved ones

  • Willingness to be present even when things are tough

  • Ability to light up a room

  • Relational intuition

  • Sense of humor

  • Depth and strength

  • Hospitality and intentionality

  • Ability to build & maintain positive connections

Dear Type Three

I Appreciate Your…

  • Adaptability

  • Can-do attitude

  • Willingness to show up and give 100%

  • Problem-solving skills

  • Encouragement - I'm grateful you believe in me!

  • Passionate and fun-loving nature

  • Follow-through

  • Commitment to your goals

  • Energy, spontaneity, and optimism

  • Nonjudgmental approach to relationships

  • Ability to connect with anyone

  • Strength, resilience, and intensity

Dear Type Four

I Appreciate Your…

  • Vulnerability

  • Passion and intensity

  • Ability to help me recognize and speak my feelings

  • Empathetic listening ear

  • Ability to see and understand the "dark" side of things

  • Emotional and mental strength

  • Willingness to give space for others to just be

  • Sardonic wit

  • Creativity and encouragement

  • Authenticity: I admire that you are just you

  • Deep investment in others, in your work, and in your passions

  • Vision of what could be

Dear Type Five

I Appreciate Your…

  • Discernment

  • Wisdom

  • Steadiness when the world is tumultuous

  • Secret knowledge of random trivia

  • Listening ear

  • Intellect

  • Incredible memory (you remember all the little details I share)

  • Ability to make me feel special by choosing me

  • Way of making connections between disparate ideas

  • Competence when I need it most

  • Kindness and deep loyalty

  • Witty whispered comments

Dear Type Six

I Appreciate Your…

  • Loyalty

  • Constant support and interest in my life

  • Total honesty

  • Thoughtfulness

  • Vigilance - I know you're looking out for me

  • Protective and devoted nature

  • Genuine commitment

  • Reliability

  • Awareness of what can go awry (it helps things go right)

  • Sense of humor

  • Consistency - you are the glue in our friend group!

  • Deep kindness and care for others

Dear Type Seven

I Appreciate Your…

  • Joy and exuberance

  • Ability to make anything fun (there's never a dull moment!)

  • Quick wit and creativity

  • Adventurous spirit

  • Fearless approach to life

  • Incredible problem-solving skills

  • Desire to make sure everyone around you is taken care of

  • Independent streak

  • Knowledge! It seems like you know something about everything

  • Excitement when you find something new or different

  • Self-acceptance

  • Commitment to living your life to the fullest

Dear Type Eight

I Appreciate Your…

  • Clarity and conviction

  • Passion for your interests

  • Tender nature toward your loved ones

  • Direct approach to communication

  • Intensity, tenacity, and power

  • Work ethic and practicality

  • Willingness to do really hard things because you believe in them

  • Fearless protection of the vulnerable

  • Encouragement - I love when you're in my corner

  • Belief in my potential

  • Keen intuition

  • Ability to let loose and have fun

Dear Type Nine

I Appreciate Your…

  • Easygoing energy

  • Optimism

  • Calming and comforting nature

  • Acceptance of others - you give me space to let me be myself

  • Safe, grounding presence

  • Compassion and patience

  • Listening ear

  • Commitment to your values

  • Willingness to work hard to make things better

  • Pursuit of the simple life

  • Humility

  • Ability to see every perspective and remain nonjudgmental

What do you appreciate most about the Enneagram Types in your life?? I’ve linked each individual post below. I’d love to hear from you there!

Want to explore more about the Enneagram and how to apply the Enneagram to your everyday life? My book, Enneagram in Real Life, provides you with a step-by-step guide to use the Enneagram as a practical tool for self-discovery, self-awareness, curiosity, and relational wholeness.

Stephanie Barron Hall

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Strengths of Each Enneagram Type