The 126 Tritype® is known as “The Supporter,” combining the traits of Type 1 (Perfectionist), Type 2 (Helper), and Type 6 (Loyalist). While all six variations share a core focus on being responsible, helpful, and loyal, the order of dominance among the types creates meaningful differences in how these traits are expressed. Here’s a breakdown of each variation:
126: Core Type 1 (The Dutiful Perfectionist)
- Primary Focus: Doing what is right, ethical, and responsible.
- Secondary Influence: Helping others in a personal and caring way (Type 2).
- Tertiary Influence: Being loyal, prepared, and responsible to ensure safety (Type 6).
- Key Traits: Highly principled and disciplined, with a strong desire to help others in the “right” way. They are perfectionistic yet warm and supportive, often taking on responsibility for maintaining order and harmony.
162: Core Type 1 (The Idealistic Helper)
- Primary Focus: Being ethical and principled but with a stronger emphasis on helping others.
- Secondary Influence: Loyalty and preparedness (Type 6).
- Tertiary Influence: Warmth and interpersonal connection (Type 2).
- Key Traits: A principled helper who balances their sense of duty with a need to support others emotionally. They are idealistic but also cautious, ensuring their actions align with both their values and the needs of those around them.
216: Core Type 2 (The Caring Perfectionist)
- Primary Focus: Helping others to feel loved and supported.
- Secondary Influence: Being ethical, responsible, and doing things “right” (Type 1).
- Tertiary Influence: Loyalty and ensuring safety or security for themselves and others (Type 6).
- Key Traits: Warm, nurturing, and principled. They help others in a structured way, often taking on responsibility for those they care about while ensuring everything is done ethically.
261: Core Type 2 (The Dutiful Helper)
- Primary Focus: Helping others to feel valued but with a stronger emphasis on responsibility.
- Secondary Influence: Preparedness and loyalty (Type 6).
- Tertiary Influence: Ethical responsibility and high standards (Type 1).
- Key Traits: A deeply caring person who feels obligated to help others while maintaining high standards. They are warm yet cautious, balancing emotional connection with a sense of duty.
612: Core Type 6 (The Loyal Perfectionist)
- Primary Focus: Being loyal, responsible, and prepared for potential challenges.
- Secondary Influence: Ethical responsibility and doing things “right” (Type 1).
- Tertiary Influence: Helping others in a personal way to feel loved or supported (Type 2).
- Key Traits: Cautious yet principled. They are loyal individuals who focus on creating safety for themselves and others while upholding high ethical standards. Their warmth emerges when they feel secure.
621: Core Type 6 (The Dutiful Loyalist)
- Primary Focus: Ensuring safety and security but with a stronger emphasis on helping others.
- Secondary Influence: Warmth and interpersonal connection (Type 2).
- Tertiary Influence: Ethical responsibility and structure (Type 1).
- Key Traits: A supportive person who balances loyalty with emotional warmth. They are cautious but caring, striving to create harmony while ensuring safety through responsible action.
Summary of Differences:
- When Type 1 dominates, the person is focused on ethics, structure, and doing what’s right. Helping others (Type 2) or ensuring safety (Type 6) supports their sense of moral responsibility.
- When Type 2 dominates, the person is focused on helping others feel loved or supported. Their sense of duty (Type 1) or loyalty (Type 6) enhances their ability to care for others.
- When Type 6 dominates, the person is focused on loyalty, preparedness, and creating security. Their warmth (Type 2) or ethics (Type 1) helps them navigate relationships responsibly.
