Enneagram Type 5s Explained - A Complete Guide

A complete overview of the enneagram personality type 5, also know as "the investigator." Here's a roadmap of what I'll cover in this episode:

0:00 Introduction
1:15 Key Personality Traits
3:40 Childhood Experience
5:50 Wings
8:51 Integration & Disintegration
10:18 Instincts
15:26 Triads
17:45 Tips for Personal Growth
20:07 Bonus “Spirit” Topics

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- Written by Colton Simmons with all due credit to Riso & Hudson of the enneagram institute for the foundational concepts of this work.

[YouveGotaType]

Thanks for watching y'all! And please remember to hit that subscribe button if you haven't already 🙌🙏💚

[Kheendross]

Brave of you to assume we want to leave comments at all. Sincerely, a five.

[jerryy]

As a 5 I love how you roasted the shit out of me and then proceeded to offer some very constructive advice

[srutland]

“Go toward the light, fives.”
Just one of the stellar, on point comments.
Thank you.

[SummerChambers-re]

5w4 here. Absolutely delving into enneagram stuff for hours while real work needs to be 🙋🏻‍♀️ you caught me

[tangerinefizz]

I'm a 5w4, and I've always been close to my mom. I think that the reason why I'm so detached is because I frequently dealt with rejection and verbal abuse from my peers (and some adults) when I was a kid. (I had undiagnosed and untreated ADHD and autism, so I always stuck out like a sore thumb.) My detachment is no doubt a means of self-defense, but my mother has always been a source of unconditional love and support.

[Allthekingshorses]

I am a self-preservation 5w6. You described me 100%. I am a minimalist. I am very independent. I am socially awkward. I hate small talks. I had 4 older sisters, one with special needs. Yes, i had an unspoken agreement with my parents about not expecting much from them if they don’t expect much from me. People drain me. I prefer staying home on a Friday night reading a book on history than sitting in a noisy bar attempting to converse with people. I am too critical of my work and often delay submitting my projects because i always feel like it’s not researched or polished enough…

[TheFreeMannn]

I learned today that I’m a 5. Lost my mother at a young age, never had much of a relationship with my father. I was always the odd one amongst my peers. Detached, isolated & constantly researching different topics, so that I can become competent at everything. Being competent at various things makes feel as if I’m on top of the world. Now I understand that I have to make time for family, friends & most importantly myself. Working to be a healthy 5.

[teliszalamy]

you always sort of apologize that the content of your videos may be too serious or heavy or that you dwell on one topic for too long . it's not extreme though, but maybe you need to hear it once more (alongside with all the positive feedback in the comment section): your videos are super informative, well structured and expansive in the subject, while being compact and perfectly digestible. oh, and about the subject: it is an important one, and those who are interested in enneagram will be patient enough to sit through even longer vids, especially if they are so well put together. so congrats, and keep up the good work ;) (a type 9 here)

[lovelyinlux]

This 5 is blown away by your accuracy. Fantastic content!

[AG-sefj]

I've always been fairly skeptic when it comes to these type of things, but I am absolutely struck with your description of childhood experiences. I have a sibling with a disability, and your description of that unspoken dynamic is spectacularly accurate.

[ellen]

I'm a 5w4 and this video is pretty accurate. As a middle child that came right after a firstborn who was often hospitalized during my childhood, I definitely made the unspoken agreement to not worry my parents about my needs and always tended to keep a lot to myself. But maybe because I'm a sexual five, I grew to have a truly deep connection with my parents and my sisters, which I'm very grateful for. The paradox of being extremely sensitive and empathetic but also so distant and drawn to self-isolation is what made me interested in the Enneagram in the first place. I'm studying Psycology now and sometimes feel like I went into the opposite direction of what a five is expected to, but I absolutely love it. It's great to be a 5w4 when it comes to my passions and interests, but I'm afraid the world it's not exactly built for people like us.

[justsaying]

Gave you a like for the, “…data rather than going on a date” thing. The confidence of owning that was killer 😂

[LW_]

Sx 5 here. Great video! It’s really hard to find information on the sexual 5 other than a sentence or two, and you’re so right, I often feel like a walking contradiction.

[TheMightyPika]

Wow. I'm an "Iconoclast". For the first time in my life I feel a little cool.

[samtmh]

I'm a 5w4. As a young child, I was actually outspoken and bold. But I was constantly berated for my outspokenness by my family and other adults in my life. (Probably also a bit of sexism, because I'm a girl. As an adult, I've looked back and seen no good reason for being shut down so hard.) I also always got weird looks from other kids for my niche interests. On top of that, my dad was never around and my mom was a very introverted 9w1, while my sister had major issues that I'm not going to dig into.

It seems like 5s start out like 8s, but through feeling neglected/getting shut down, we retreat inward because that is our safe space where no one can criticize us for being ourselves.

Edit: I've also just remembered that my extended family would straight up make fun of my sister and I for niche interests that didn't fit with their "southern" dynamic. It got to the point where digging into those interests more and being "different" felt like a rebellious behavior. It definitely shaped how I have a desire to be somewhat abrasive to people.

[Maybeyoudorho]

I feel called out, damn.
Tbh I felt relieved when I read up on the Type 5 personality trait. Like “oh- I’m a normal person.” I remember before being told that I’m “Cold but well meaning.” While a lot of my behavior leans towards the unhealthy side, it’s nice to know that there is a better way for me to live my life without forcing myself to become someone I’m not. there are realistic goals I can set for myself.
I also like how Type 5s are often artistly creative because I’m also like that. I never could quite explain it before until recently. I love art and making art. Art is pretty, yeah. And I love the storytelling aspect of it and the emotions it stirs in people. But I honestly end up thinking less on the emotional side and more on the technical side.
With art you are constantly learning and honing your craft. Artists never stop trying to improve their skills even when they’re old and grey.
I love learning new artistic skills and analyzing how things work in the real world so I can accurately represent it on paper/ screen.
Another thing I realized is that I’d rather be stressed out than bored.

[ashitaonline]

Best explanation, and the easiest to digest video ever! I'm a 5w4-SP, INTP. I consider myself a minimalist. I love staying home. When I was a kid, my older sister suffered from migraine badly, so she was always be the priority between two of us. My mom was so needy and emotional, only to me. I don't like small talk. At work, I was praised a lot for being able to stay calm and get the jobs done in serious situation when most people are so emotional and complaining.

[FaolanHart]

Finally landed on my type after nearly two years of looking into in hindsight is very telling.
5w4 explains a lot.
Now I'm looking more into that.
What I love about this system is it isn't shy about getting into the darker & less pleasant or uplifting parts of oneself.
Most of these systens just point out how special you are. Rather than providing anything helpful to build from.
I'd much rather say I'm a 5w4, than an INFJ. Because oh boy the way people talk about INFJs...

Great video by the way. Very helpful.

[twhitten]

@19:00 I Like intellectual 'push back'!... It's like sparring. If I am wrong, I learn something. If I am 'right', they do. I admire those who defend their point of view, with facts. I detest ppl who are needy, lazy or just go with 'authority's narrative', go along to get along, without challenging or THINKING.
I don't mind being wrong. It means I have a Blind spot, to Investigate, within my Self. 🙌