28 in a relationship

They're connected by an arrow: strategy 2 moves toward strategy 8 under stress. That's why someone with strategy 2 easily recognizes their own worse days in strategy 8.

They're connected by an arrow: strategy 8 moves toward strategy 2 in growth. Strategy 2 therefore often embodies what someone with strategy 8 needs to develop.

The Two approaches people by trying to please them; the Eight by pushing against them to uncover the truth. Both long to be the center of their partner's life. But the Two adapts to others' needs, while the Eight insists on having their own met. Physical attraction plays a big role in this relationship.

The most common picture: the Two tries to soften the Eight, and the Eight resists. This attraction lasts for years. In exchange for indispensable help, the Eight gives the Two energetic protection and strong leadership.

• A passionate and intense relationship.
• The Eight protects, the Two nurtures.
• Both are generous and loyal.

• A struggle for control and influence in the relationship.
• The Two influences indirectly; the Eight hates manipulation.
• When the Eight dominates, the Two explodes and fights for freedom.

At work, the arrow between them often shows up as the Eight being "the tough one" and the Two the link to people. They can play good cop, bad cop. It works when the Two gets enough attention and the Eight feels safe enough to let go of some control.