Enneagram Type Twos are known as "The Givers" (via The Narrative Enneagram). Since their core motivation is to always feel loved and cared for, they give out love through their everyday actions and words in order to receive it back (via Truity). Since they value loving relationships, a Type Two's greatest fear is being alone. In order to cope with that fear, a Type Two may be someone who often checks in with their friends to not only make sure they're in their loved ones' lives but to also make sure they're okay at all times.
Although their main goal is love, sometimes Type Twos can come across as exploitative due to their philosophy of "I deserve love because I am loving" (via Integrative 9). Their obsessive need for validation and love can sometimes lead to one-sided relationships, though ultimately an Enneagram Type Two's compatibility shows they can be some of the best partners due to their naturally empathetic nature and inbuilt urge to help. If you're a Type Two, you should be careful that you're not being taken advantage of or changing yourself to gain the approval of others. As said via The Enneagram at Work, although love from others may feel good, it isn't a replacement for loving yourself.
