56. The Difference Between a Type 7 and Type 8

A client of mine had historically thought she was a Type 8, but the more she's learning about the Enneagram the more she's realizing she may actually be a Type 7 with a strong Wing 8. Many of the behaviors of the Type 8 were reflective of her own, but the core motive of a Type 7 was resonating more. At the end of the day, that's what makes a type a type - the core motive and core fear. For a Seven, the core desire is to be satisfied, without emotional pain, and with lots of freedom and ...