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Type 6 + Type 8

The Loyalist & The Challenger

High Compatibility
The Dynamic

Loyal and protector. Six finds security in Eight's strength; Eight appreciates Six's devotion.

Strengths
  • Eight's confidence reassures Six
  • Six's loyalty valued by Eight
  • Strong protective bond
Challenges
  • !Power dynamics need balancing
  • !Six may become dependent
  • !Eight may dominate
Conflict Pattern

Six tests; Eight dominates. Power struggles emerge.

How Each Type Sees the Other

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How Type 6 Sees Type 8

Initial Attraction

The Eight's strength and protective instincts; their decisive action in crisis.

Core Perception

A powerful protector who provides safety, but whose dominance can feel threatening.

Trigger Points

  • The Eight's anger and intensity
  • Feeling controlled rather than protected
  • Not knowing if the Eight is ally or threat

What They Appreciate

The Eight's genuine strength and protective loyalty; their directness.

Blind Spot

The Six's doubt triggers the Eight's rage; the Six doesn't see their questioning as distrust.

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How Type 8 Sees Type 6

Initial Attraction

The Six's vigilance and loyalty; their willingness to stand up and question.

Core Perception

A loyal sentry who sees dangers, but whose anxiety and waffling feel weak.

Trigger Points

  • Indecisiveness and hesitation
  • The Six projecting anger onto the Eight
  • Constant testing of the Eight's loyalty

What They Appreciate

The Six's genuine vigilance and crisis management; their unwavering loyalty.

Blind Spot

The Eight dismisses the Six's anxiety as cowardice; the Eight doesn't see their aggression causing the fear.

Growth Opportunities
  • Six learns confidence
  • Eight learns loyalty to others
  • Both grow in trust
Advice for Success

Eight: Honor Six's concerns. Six: Find inner strength. Share power.