Key Qualities of the Two Knot

Helpful, giving

The chief characteristics of the Two knot are helpful and giving. This is how they are perceived by most people. Only people who get very close to the two will find out about the rage that is underneath. When it does come out it is usually shocking. It seems so out of character, since they are usually so helpful. People believe they don’t even have it in them to get angry. When the Two crosses over their giving limit and shifts into rage there is a cold edge to them.

Hidden Pride

The primary emotion is hidden pride. Twos are often unaware of this feeling. They convince themselves that their giving is just what is necessary. They may even complain about how much they give, and actually believe that they wish someone else would take over. Under the hidden pride are feelings of shame, and being unworthy of love.

Talking Style

The talking style of the Two is advice giving. It is nearly impossible for the Two to refrain from giving advice when a friend has a problem.

World view

No one will take care of my needs and there is no higher power that cares about me, I must manipulate the environment to get what I want.

Primary Fear

Their primary fear is being found out. Keeping up the image of being nice, kind, giving, feels necessary for survival.

Coping Mechanism

The main coping mechanism of the Two is repressing the awareness of having needs.

Body type

The body type of the Two is loose, flexible, with a weak core, mushy.

Appearance

Twos are cute and youthful. They look cute when they try to look sexy.

Relationships

Twos have to be in a relationship. They are usually the ones that leave. When they no longer feel special, or they have burned themselves out on giving, they start looking around for someone else to please.

Childhood

They did not feel loved for who they were. They felt some acknowledgment when they did nice things for people. They had a special relationship with the opposite sex parent.