Part of the ego strategy of this subtype is that they want—crave—to be seen as good for their sacrifice. They have a hidden gluttony for the acknowledgment of their sacrifice—are hungry for love and recognition—and this hunger can be insatiable. These Sevens use their sacrifice to cover up defects and shortcomings and to invite recognition and admiration or love, because they don’t feel right legitimizing and acting on their desires and whims. Their sacrifice and service is the price they pay for their neurotic need for admiration.
