Attraction
The Type 5 is drawn to the Type 6’s generosity, friendliness, quick wit, loyalty, reliability, empathy, and cheerful nature.
Type 6 admires Type 5’s calm, insightfulness, competence, knowledge, and decisiveness.
Both are fairly analytical and appreciate relying on each other’s technical skills.
They share curious and skeptical minds, enjoying testing theories together.
They have the ingredients for a stable, long-lasting relationship.
Potential Challenges
Type 5’s detachment and strong need for alone time can make Type 6 anxious and trigger fears of abandonment.
Type 6 may see Type 5 as too private, independent, neglectful of the relationship, secretive, and distant, leading Type 6 to test Type 5’s trustworthiness. This may cause Type 5 to withdraw even more.
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.