They are neglectful and indolent with their inner self. They can often see other fixations well, but don'w see or understand their own. The nickname for this fixation is ego-indolent. It could also be called over-discontent. I eat therefore I am.
Nines also pursue being through belonging.
According to Riso, Nines positively identified with both parents or with other parent figures. That's how they learned to identify with other people. Nines live through other people. According to Rohr, Nines report that in their childhood they were overlooked or swamped. They were ignored or rejected if they expressed their own opinion.