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The Problem Solver

The Engineer

More scientific, objective, and detached. Treats emotions as data. Excellent at logistics of relationship.

How the 6-Wing Modifies Type 5

The 6-wing adds loyalty, anxiety, and systems thinking. Operates on contracts and structures. Once trusts, incredibly loyal. Views relationship through mutual survival lens.

In Relationships

Strengths

  • Deeply loyal once committed
  • Problem-solving orientation
  • Reliable and stable
  • Creates secure structure

Challenges

  • Analysis paralysis
  • Clinical detachment
  • Compartmentalizes relationship
  • Misses emotional subtext
Conflict Style

Becomes robotic. Analyzes for logical fallacies. Annoyed by irrationality rather than hurt.

Loving Style

Partnership of Competence. Wants low-drama, logical, independent partner. Shows love by fixing things.

Attachment Style Tendency

Primary Tendency

Dismissive-Avoidant

The Island

Secondary Tendency

Secure

The Anchor

Wing Effect on Attachment

6-wing builds security systems. Cooler, more stable Dismissive. Views relationship as contract of mutual non-aggression.

Dismissive-Avoidant Attachment

Values independence highly. Uncomfortable with too much closeness. May dismiss the importance of relationships while appearing self-sufficient.

Core Belief: I don't really need others. Depending on people leads to disappointment. I am complete on my own.
Strategy: Deactivation—minimizes attachment needs and pulls away when things get too close. Maintains emotional self-sufficiency.
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