79 in a relationship

They're not directly connected. Pairs like this are often drawn to each other precisely because of their differences.

The Seven loves to experiment: taking courses, following what's new, drawn to whatever's on the cutting edge. They bring vitality to the family and are often the engine that pulls the Nine out of well-worn habits. Nines often say they got into many of their hobbies thanks to the Seven's curiosity.

Both have an enormous breadth of view. The Seven has plenty of options in life; the Nine sees every angle. The result is that they value variety: wide interests, different circles of friends, and a willingness to let the kids be themselves.

• An easygoing, cheerful, open relationship.
• Both are optimistic and friendly.
• The Seven brings energy and ideas, the Nine brings calm and steadiness.

• Decisions take a long time: too many options and no plan.
• Both avoid problems: the Nine avoids anger, the Seven avoids pain.
• The Seven focuses on themselves, the Nine focuses on the Seven.

Nines are hardworking, but they do best under deadline pressure or with a clear schedule. The Seven keeps rewriting the schedule. Both share the illusion that time is endless, and both start lots of things at once until a deadline wakes them up.