Attraction
The Type 1 and the Type 6 can form a stable relationship since both are guided by shared values and ideals.
Type 1 admires Type 6’s compassion, sensitivity, generosity, and supportive nature.
Type 6 is attracted to Type 1’s reliability, ethics, decisiveness, and stable character.
They appreciate each other’s sense of responsibility, loyalty, reliability, helpfulness, and commitment to improving the world. These shared values foster long-term mutual trust.
Potential Challenges
Type 1 may struggle with Type 6’s anxiety and feel unable to provide calm.
Type 6 might find Type 1 too critical, feeling they can never meet the standards.
Both can be anxious about multiple commitments, fearing they can’t meet them, leading to mutual irritability without anyone to soothe the other.
The "potential challenges" arise in an Enneagram-type couple primarily when they are not in harmony with themselves. With communication, each person's investment in the relationship, and mutual understanding, these challenges can certainly be avoided and resolved.