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The Realist

The Maverick

More aggressive, materialistic, and competitive. Harder edge. Views love as conquest or adventure.

How the 8-Wing Modifies Type 7

The 8-wing adds assertiveness and intensity. More aggressive and driven. Stronger independence needs. Views love as conquest. Quick to anger when frustrated.

In Relationships

Strengths

  • Exciting and adventurous
  • Direct and honest
  • Strong and capable
  • Creates dynamic partnership

Challenges

  • Aggressive when frustrated
  • Views dependence as weakness
  • Love as conquest mentality
  • Quick to move on
Conflict Style

Aggressive and blunt. Fights to win. Less likely to compromise or apologize.

Loving Style

Adventure Partner seeker. Independent and intense. Views love as exciting challenge.

Attachment Style Tendency

Primary Tendency

Dismissive-Avoidant

The Island

Secondary Tendency

Secure

The Anchor

Wing Effect on Attachment

8-wing strengthens independence. Views love as conquest. Stronger autonomy needs. Quick to move on.

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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