1 core: mixed, generally positive, but awkward re quadra values; fix: high compatibility
2 core: mixed, generally positive, easy superficial relations or social settings; fix: hi compatibility
3 core: great friends, great enemies; fix: idk
4 core: awkwardness, singular strands of intimacy, generally not functional; fix: mixed
5 core: detached, light, positive; fix: positive
6 core: numerous BFF, often easily befriended; fix: positive
7 core: mixed, fun at a distance, unreliable up close; fix: idk, same as core?
8 core: great friends, sometimes enemies, but always familiar; fix - unsure. Generally understanding
9 core: wide variety of dislike to strong appeal - when paired with Sp-first and lower emotional involvement, particularly inert to me; fix: mixed, slightly positive
I'm 8w9
I find 8s to have an interesting divide along a line of 4 and 6s, and maybe most people have an interesting divide along 4 and 6s. I know some 8s who generally have a hard time with 6s natures, and maybe I have an aura that pre-screens out the super phobic ones that I'd generally scare away? But I do ok with them. Some 8s absolutely cannot, and prefer 4s a lot more than I do. I think it has to do with some elements of inherent preference in conflict resolution and reassurance, and what kind of involvements or engagements exist (or are expected). I think it also depends on where someone's Sx is, and what they want or expect from others.
close relationships and intimate relationships are different indeed.
It's funny to observe several ennegram 6s I've been close to have a particular dislike with 9s, and to some extent, 2s. I think 6s have tension with 9s because at their best, 6s act like 9s yes......... but the way 9s are at average health, or lower than average, seems to really grate with most 6s, esp CP 6s, preferences for handling things.