The Enneagram in Romantic Relationships
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The Enneagram is a powerful tool that can improve essentially every aspect of your life. When I started working with my Enneagram coach Milton Stewart, my focus was on a big transition in my career. The greatest unexpected gift that came from it though was a GREAT improvement in my relationship with my boyfriend at the time, who is now my loving husband.
In fact it played such a big role in our decision to get married that we asked Milton to officiate our wedding! It was such an honor to have him marry us. And if that’s not a compelling testimony for how the Enneagram can improve your relationship, I don’t know what is.
To pass on this gift to others, I launched a coaching program: the Relationship Growth Accelerator. The name is cheesy, I know, but that’s exactly what it is…a way to use the wisdom of the Enneagram to accelerate growth in your relationship.
To learn more about this program, read below about how the Enneagram can improve your relationships, and click here to get started! (And you can always send me an email to learn more, too.)
Here are a few ways the Enneagram can assist in romantic relationships:
Understanding Motivations
Each Enneagram type has a unique motivation that drives their thoughts and actions. By identifying your own type and your partner's, you can gain a better understanding of what drives each of you. This enables you to communicate more effectively and recognize potential areas of conflict before they arise.
Developing Empathy
Empathy is key to any successful relationship, but it can be difficult to achieve when you don't understand where your partner is coming from. Using the Enneagram as a tool, you can learn to recognize your partner's perspective and develop empathy for their struggles.
Identifying Triggers
No one is perfect, and everyone has their own set of triggers that can lead to conflict. By understanding your Enneagram type and your partner's, you can identify potential triggers, work together to avoid them, and support each other through those tough times as team members rather than adversaries.
Building Trust
Trust is the foundation of any healthy relationship, and understanding your partner's Enneagram type can help you build and maintain that trust. By recognizing their strengths and weaknesses, you can help them feel understood and appreciated.
