66 in a relationship

Same strategy: you understand each other deeply, but you also share the same blind spots.

Sixes are constantly questioning and doubting inwardly. Others may see this as negativity, but for a Six there's a difference between negative and contrarian thinking. Two Sixes therefore often appreciate that their partner is willing to ask the hard questions. A thorough "but what if" removes the doubt and the couple can move on.

Contrarian thinking works like a seesaw: when one drops into fear, the other naturally rises to a more hopeful view. They don't have to convince each other that everything is fine; they just need to listen to each other closely.

• Deep loyalty and faithfulness.
• Under pressure they stick together and are each other's strength.
• Both get involved in good causes and can fight for the underdog.

• Worries can amplify each other into a catastrophe.
• Both distrust promises of a rosy future.
• The search for meaning and security can crowd out tenderness and adventure.

At work, Sixes can behave very differently. The cautious ones look for a strong protector; the bold ones come across as rebels who challenge leadership. They have one thing in common: a focus on authority.