Narcissism Glossary
Rapidly copying your speech and tastes (mirroring)
🪞 Early in a relationship, rapidly copying your hobbies, values, speech, and mannerisms to manufacture deep rapport in a short time.
Shared tastes or naturally similar speech aren't the problem. Watch whether it comes with rushing the relationship and running over your lines.
Shared tastes or naturally similar speech aren't the problem. Watch whether it comes with rushing the relationship and running over your lines.
Often seen in situations like these
🎶 Your favorite music becomes their favorite too — down to mirroring your phrases and gestures.
💭 Your dreams and values come back out of their mouth as their own, and the closeness feels instant.
💭 Your dreams and values come back out of their mouth as their own, and the closeness feels instant.
When this happens, try this
💡 However delightful the similarities, you can still take your time. Watch whether your differing opinions get respected, and whether their words and behavior stay consistent over time.