As someone who doesn't really believe or follow zodiac signs and their descriptions, I was skeptical about taking the Enneagram Test. After everyone started to post about it, though, I absolutely had to take it. I found out that I am a Type 6. In reading a little bit about my type, I realized that I totally identified with it! It wasn't until months after taking the test that I read the Enneagram Institute's full description of Type Sixes. Honestly, I'm disappointed in how negative the description was.

Every type description lists the "positive" and "negative" aspects of the type. Sixes are known as loyalists. They work hard and are dependable. They stand by their beliefs. They often get too into their heads by thinking and worrying too much. They long for support because being alone is their fear. They are smart, but have a difficult time trusting their instincts, so they cling to others for reinforcement.

Being a 6, I agree with these descriptions of Sixes and their experiences. However, I think a more positive light could have been used. Yes, Sixes fear to be alone and without support. We often like to consult others' opinions to help us make decisions, but that doesn't mean we can't think for ourselves. We deal with self-doubt, but doesn't everyone? We aren't loyal just because we long for support. Personally, I'm not going to have any unhealthy relationships just so that I can say and somewhat feel that I have support. I'm not going to be a fake friend to others just to say or feel that I have people to lean back on. I am friends with people because I genuinely enjoy their friendship. I stay loyal when I feel appreciated and loved and want someone else to feel the same way.

I write all of this to say that Type Sixes aren't weak. We are strong for being able to get through the day after worrying about several small things. We are loyal because we care. I'm not saying that Sixes are without flaws or better than other types. I just think that we deserve a little more recognition!