Attraction
The Type 2 is drawn to the Type 7’s adventurous spirit, playfulness, spontaneity, energy, humor, and mental agility.
Type 7 admires Type 2’s altruism, idealism, emotional depth, empathy, sensuality, and compassion.
Type 7 finds a loyal partner who can follow their adventures, while Type 2 enjoys the never-ending entertainment provided by Type 7’s boundless energy.
Potential Challenges
The main issue arises from Type 2’s need for a close, bonded relationship, while Type 7 can feel easily constrained by exclusivity and too much closeness. Type 7 values independence and dislikes restrictions.
Thus, Type 7 may find Type 2 too intrusive, possessive, manipulative, and limiting.
Meanwhile, Type 2 may feel neglected and see Type 7 as too playful, selfish, and unreliable.
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.