Attachment vs Hexad "Individuation"

12/05/2025 1h 12min

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Alexandra (so/sp 9w1 6w5 3w4) and Kristen (so/sp 9w1 6w5 3w2) begin to discuss what the "individuation" process may look like for attachment versus hexad types in the enneagram. Within the enneagram culture, the divide between hexad and attachment has been a curious and interesting pursuit as the two 'types within the types' attempt to understand themselves and the 'other'. These two triple-attachment hosts are aiming to marry that division by giving each 'side' their respects of how genuinely hard it is to individuate, and how maybe considering the 'other side' within ourselves could actually hold part of the individuation process.If you’re watching this on YouTube, please like and subscribe. Comment about your thoughts or experiences about this famous divide, we’d love to hear from you ~If you’re listening to this as a podcast, please follow and rate/review ~House of Enneagram Network:Official Typing Team @ https://www.enneagrammer.comThe Enneagram School @ https://www.theenneagramschool.comOfficial Typing/Inner Work Modality Interviews @ What It’s Like To Be You (YouTube/Spotify/Apple podcast) https://www.youtube.com/@TheEnneagramSchoolDreams and the Enneagram Resource @ https://www.inkstoryrebel.comDreams and the Enneagram Podcast @ Sinsomnia (Spotify/Apple podcast) https://open.spotify.com/show/5I8hvknTdatmtSvW8LGMCM?si=f76019854909416cTimestamps:00:00 Introduction to Enneagram Concepts02:41 Exploring Attachment Types05:42 Understanding Hexad and Attachment07:53 The Dynamics of Object Relations10:49 The Role of Individuation in Attachment13:49 Contrasting Attachment and Hexad Types16:47 The Complexity of Self-Identity28:37 Desires vs. Needs: Understanding the Inner Conflict30:57 The Role of Attachment in Identity Formation33:36 Tragic Fate: The Cycle of Frustration and Rejection34:28 Individuation: The Path to Authentic Choice37:54 Subjectivity and Objectivity: Navigating Personal Experiences44:13 Vulnerability and Acceptance: Bridging the Gap47:50 Authority and Autonomy: The Struggle Within52:26 Exploring Attachment in Hexad Structures01:01:30 The Journey of Self-Realization and Connection01:11:07 The Complexity of Self-Image and External Perception