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Communication Styles by Enneagram Type
MY MOST POPULAR INSTAGRAM POST EVER! Communication is E V E R Y T H I N G. It’s how we express ourselves (even silence is a form of self-expression), it’s how we connect (or don’t), it’s how we build relationships and cultivate our lives. It’s everything! That’s why I’ve called this little series Life, Relationships, Communication & the Enneagram rather than just “Communication Approaches” - it’s all-encompassing!
I’ve listed communication tips for each Enneagram type to help you take your knowledge to the next level and transform your relationships. I think you’ll find these communication styles by Enneagram type incredibly useful in your daily life.
FEATUREDGetting on Each Others’ Nerves
BY ENNEAGRAM TYPEWe all get on each others’ nerves every now and then.
When I say we “get on each others’ nerves,” what I mean is that we all do things that irritate others, and others do things that irritate us. I truly believe this is just a natural part of being a human in relationships with other humans.
We especially tend to get irritated when we see our own unwanted behavior in others OR when we experience others’ behavior as an accusation. For example, if a coworker edited your writing on a shared document, it could be easy to think, “Wow, she must just think I’m not smart enough to figure this out,” when in reality, the coworker might be thinking…
