Common romantic pairings for 5s

What are the most common romantic pairings for Enneagram type 5s?

The marriage data we compiled and analyzed is broken down by gender. Any type combination can occur and thrive, but certain type 5 pairings are more common than others. 

Female

Female 5s most often marry 1s, 6s, 5s, and 9s — partners who tend to be analytical and interest-oriented — which is complementary to the brainy and hobby-driven 5.

Male

Male 5s most often marry 1s, 9s, 2s, and 6s, who tend to be accepting and attentive. It seems Male 5s gravitate towards women who accept them for their quirks and are attentive to their needs, which 5s themselves can occasionally neglect.

Overall

When we remove gender as a variable, 5s most often marry 1s, 9s, and 6s, and least often marry 8s, 7s, and 3s.

Most common

Read as: 5s and 1s share competence, philosophy, and passion. The 5 tends to bring curiosity, depth, and raw authenticity, while the 1 brings practicality, balance and polish.

Average

Least common

Did the 5s in your life gel with a common pairing, or did they find someone special of another type? Stay tuned for the romantic preferences of other Enneagram types!