Overview

Enneagram Type Four, often referred to as "The Individualist," or "The Romantic," has a personality type characterized by a deep and complex inner world. Fours are introspective, creative, and highly attuned to their emotions. They have a strong desire to be unique and authentic and to express themselves and their depth, while sometimes feeling that they are somehow different or misunderstood.

Type Fours tend to be highly intuitive and emotionally sensitive, making them keenly aware of subtleties in their own and others' emotions, including feelings of melancholy, sadness, and longing. This emotional depth often fuels their creativity and artistic expression. They are naturally aesthetic and attuned to the beauty inherent in the world.

Fours often seek deep and authentic connections with others. They value meaningful and emotionally rich interactions and are drawn to people and environments that allow them to express their unique identity and creativity. They have a tendency to withdraw when they feel overwhelmed by their feelings or when they perceive others don't quite understand them or their uniqueness.

Paradoxically, as Type Fours learn that they are not defined by their intense emotions, accept that it is okay to be imperfect, and realize there is nothing inherently wrong with them, they begin to embrace their uniqueness while recognizing they share common human experiences. They understand that the beauty they seek lies in all aspects of life, including ordinary moments.

Then their emotional depth is harnessed in constructive ways, bringing meaning, depth of beauty, and creative expression for the good of the world.