Power couple. Both love achievement and impact. Can accomplish great things with combined drive.
- ✓Mutual respect for strength
- ✓Both action-oriented
- ✓Can build impressive achievements
- !Power struggles possible
- !Both avoid vulnerability
- !May compete rather than connect
Power struggle emerges. Both want to lead. Can become competitive rather than collaborative.
How Each Type Sees the Other
Initial Attraction
The Eight's power and decisiveness; their ability to command respect and get things done.
Core Perception
A powerful ally who clears obstacles, but whose dominance can overshadow the Three.
Trigger Points
- •Being controlled or told what to do
- •The Eight's dismissal of image concerns
- •Power struggles over leadership
What They Appreciate
The Eight's directness and ability to execute; their protective strength.
Blind Spot
The Three's image-focus looks weak to the Eight; the Three doesn't see their spin as dishonesty.
Initial Attraction
The Three's competence and ability to match the Eight's energy; their drive.
Core Perception
A high-value ally who can execute, but whose image-focus and spinning feel dishonest.
Trigger Points
- •Lies or 'spin' on the truth
- •Prioritizing outsiders' opinions
- •Competition for dominance
What They Appreciate
The Three's genuine ability to execute and network; their resilience.
Blind Spot
The Eight's 'truth-telling' can shatter the Three's fragile self; the Eight misses the insecurity.
- →Three learns Eight's directness
- →Eight learns Three's adaptability
- →Both learn vulnerability
Define clear roles. Create space for vulnerability with each other.