ESFJs are the consuls of the MBTIverse. When compared with the Enneagram of Personality, some identify as the ESFJ 9w1.

This article discusses the ESFJ 9w1 and what we can expect from them.

Who is the ESFJ 9w1?

ESFJ 9w1s are calm people with a spray of morality. They seek inner peace and harmony in their life. To achieve this, this personality type tries to avoid disruptions in their lives caused by confusion, ambition, or any other concept.

Because of their wing, they often have higher standards and morality. Type 9 is a common type for ESFJs. This is because type 9 complements the extroverted feeling function perfectly.

While this is true, type 2 is often regarded as the perfect enneagram type for typical ESFJs. Thus, the presence of type 9 changes some stereotypical traits of the ESFJ, as we shall soon see.

ESFJ 9w1s are more likely to be turbulent than assertive.

What is the Core Desire of the ESFJ 9w1?

The core desire of the ESFJ 9w1 is to have inner harmony. To achieve this, they are often calm and laid-back. They do just enough to maintain their current status.

What is the Core Fear of the ESFJ 9w1?

The core fear of the ESFJ 9w1 is to have their peace disrupted. Constant confrontations, as well as the need to leave their comfort zone, are often considered disruptions.

How the 9w1 Changes the Natural Tendencies of the ESFJ

1.   Even More Laid-Back

ESFJs are generally laid back and are all good vibes. This goes up a level with the ESFJ 9w1s. They become calmer and tend to live a peaceful life.

This has its pros. First, it makes it harder for people to have issues with them. It also makes them likable. For example, ESFJ 9w1s might find themselves in leadership positions because they get along with most people.

2.   Even More Enhanced Fe

Their Fe gets a boost as mentioned earlier. Thus, ESFJ 9w1s are hyper-aware of people’s emotions, gestures, and moods.

While this is true, the motivation behind this enhancement is to avoid conflict with others. Their Fe allows them to back down or suppress their needs to maintain harmony.

This doesn’t always end well. ESFJ 9w1s can overly neglect themselves. When this happens, resentment and anger can slowly build up.

3.   Less Extroverted

ESFJs are super extroverts. ESFJ 9w1s are the same, but only just. With type 9s, too much of everything is bad. Thus, even over-talking is too stressful.

While this can happen when their Fe kicks in, it’s still not done to the levels of a typical ESFJ (ESFJ 2w3 or ESFJ 2w1).

4.   Conflict-Averse

ESFJs usually want to avoid conflict because they don’t want to lose friendships. ESFJ 9w1s want to avoid conflict because they don’t want to disrupt their peace.

So, while the aim is the same, the underlying motivations are completely different. In a way, ESFJ 9w1s are more subjective and self-centered, while typical ESFJs focus too much on others.

Pick your lesser evil.

5.   A Need for Higher Standards

Because of their wing (type 1), ESFJs often have a need for higher standards. This touches all aspects of their lives.

This is a struggle for them because their dominant inclination is maintaining their peace. Seeking higher standards is just too much disruption. Yet, this doesn’t stop them from wishing for it.

This has several pros and cons. It helps them to stay within an area of moral acceptability. However, it can also make them feel worthless as they will never be able to hit the heights of morality they crave.

6.   Even More Tactful

Because of Fe and the need to avoid conflict, ESFJ 9w1s are tactful, perhaps even more than typical ESFJs.

They say the right things, overcompensate, and sometimes even lie to make others feel better. While this is true, ESFJ 9w1s know exactly how they really feel about any issue. They just don’t say it out loud.

New Weaknesses of the ESFJ 9w1

1.   Anger Issues

Types 9 and 1 are both in the anger triad. However, how they approach anger is totally different. Type 9 seeks to suppress that anger, while type 1 internalizes it.

Thus, ESFJ 9w1s usually have a lot of bottled-up anger. Sometimes, it never shows. However, this personality type can lash out if pushed to the wall.

When they do, they will be insensitive and hurtful.

2.   Moderate to Chronic People-Pleasing

The problem with Fe and trying to be tactful is that ESFJ 9w1s will often find themselves overcompensating. This eventually leads to people-pleasing tendencies. Combine this with ESFJ’s general need to be helpful, and you have chronic people-pleasers.

While this is true, type 1 can reduce the severity of this problem. The extent to which this applies depends on the strength of their wing.

3.   Indecisive

Type 9 is very indecisive. They are often looking for a solution that keeps everyone happy. ESFJ 9w1s also inherit this problem.

They might take longer to make decisions or just make poor decisions because they need to avoid conflict.

This has several cons. First, it means ESFJ 9w1s never follow their desires. It also means they often cannot achieve their personal goals. Their lives are constantly swayed by people’s wants and beliefs, never their own.

4.   Lower Energy Levels

ESFJ 9w1s often have lower energy levels. Ironically, you might see a higher energy output when they sense a conflict is brewing.

Their lower energy levels shouldn’t be a big problem, as typical ESFJs usually have too much energy to begin with.

ESFJ 9w1 in Love/Compatibility

Are you married or dating an ESFJ 9w1? Here are some things you should know.

1.   Compatibility

ESFJ’s natural partners are the INFP and ISFP. In Socionics, this is the INTP. Type 9 is pretty much compatible with all Enneagram types.

Thus, ESFJ 9w1s have a lot of options. While this is true, any two mature persons can make a relationship work.

2.   Reassurance and Support

ESFJ 9w1s will doubt themselves and often feel terrible during conflicts. If you’re dating an ESFJ 9w1, this is your cue to reassure them. Support them and tell them it’s okay to experience conflict.

While you might embrace conflict, they find it terrifying. This should also shape how you manage conflict in your relationships.

3.   Love Languages

This refers to how people prefer to give and receive love. ESFJ 9w1s will have words of affirmation and acts of service among their top three love languages.

This follows the last point. So, don’t hesitate to affirm how amazing they are. They’ll love you for that.

4.   Encourage Them to Say How They Truly Feel

As mentioned earlier, ESFJ 9w1s often suppress how they feel to guarantee peace. They don’t need to do that when they’re with you. Help them understand that you will be their peace regardless of what their opinions are.

To do this, you need to create a safe zone for them. Don’t overreact, and watch your levels of assertiveness.

ESFJ 9w1 in the Workplace

ESFJs have great interpersonal skills. Because of this, they do really well working and managing people. They also prefer a job that allows them to see tangible and practical results.

ESFJ 9w1s are similar. In addition, they excel at jobs that require conflict-resolution skills. ESFJ 9w1s can adapt well to both in-person and remote roles. The only requirement is some form of human interaction.

Give them affirmation and support to get the best out of the ESFJ 9w1.

Best Careers for the ESFJ 9w1

• HR Manager
• Arbitrator
• Mediator
• Ambassador
• Diplomat
• Public Relations Officer
• Professor
• Chauffeur
• Chef
• Plumber
• Construction Worker
• Librarian
• Firefighter
• Therapist

Worst Careers for the ESFJ 9w1

• Judge
• Compliance Officer
• Executive
• Surgeon

Famous People/Fictional/Anime Characters that Might Be ESFJ 9w1

• Cassie Howard (Euphoria)
• Brett Hand (Inside Job)
• Aimee Gibbs (Sex Education)
• Barbie (Barbie 2023)
• Perrito (Shrek)
• Nick Nelson (Heartstopper)
• Gonta Gokuhara (Danganronpa V3: Killing Harmony)
• Rowley Jefferson (Diary of a Wimpy Kid)
• Hailey Bieber
• Guy (Free Guy)
• Kirara (Genshin Impact)
• Bomi Yun (Seasons of Blossom)