Core Need/Motivation
Type Twos have a need to be available, to be needed, and to experience a heartfelt connection.

Characteristics
Type Twos are caring, helpful, supportive, responsive, and relational.

Description
Type Twos frequently bring a relational focus to the attention of others who may be more focused on goals and projects. Type Twos have an innate ability to pick up on the emotions of others, often feeling those emotions as if they are their own. They do this in part by reading the body language of others. This sensitivity allows them to understand the needs of others and quickly respond to those needs. They do this out of love for others and as a means to foster connections. Type Twos believe that if they meet others' needs and become the hero for those they love, they will be wanted and loved in return. This can make it difficult for them to say no to requests and also make it challenging to adhere strictly to plans or processes.

Many Type Twos describe feeling the need to help others in order to earn the love they seek. Their identity is closely tied to how others perceive them, which is why appreciation is crucial to them, even though they may find it hard to trust such affirmation.

Type Twos often present themselves as being without any needs. They hope that by meeting others' needs, their own needs will eventually be met without having to voice them. Voicing their own needs is scary because they fear these needs may not be met, or worse, that they may be shamed for having them. Taking a break from helping others in order to practice self-care feels selfish to them.

Primary Center: Heart/Emotional 

As feeling types, Twos are full of heartfelt expression. They tend to release anxiety or emotional energy by talking. Because they are empathetic and attuned to others, they may restrict their breathing while waiting for other people’s responses.

The Gifts of Type Twos

Type Twos create environments where people feel safe to be their authentic selves. Type Twos anticipate the needs of others with remarkable accuracy. They are tuned in to how life changes will impact people, and then they are able to respond appropriately to meet the needs of those people.

The Challenges of Type Twos

Type Twos feel their worth from the approval of others and have a need to be important to others, and this can manifest as pridefulness. Because Type Twos immerse themselves in giving and helping others, Twos can get burned out and start to feel resentful. Other people may perceive Type Twos as overly helpful, intrusive, or controlling.

Communication with Type Twos

Type Twos’ communication style is friendly, open, expressive, and focused on others. 

Type Twos are quick to support or give advice. When relating to Twos, engage personally, with warmth and a mindset of partnership, and also show your appreciation for their giving. Paying attention to the needs of a Type Two is helpful, as they can sometimes forget to care for their own needs.