Narcissism Glossary
The mask of the perfect person (false self)
🎭 A perfect, superior fictional identity constructed to conceal inner vulnerability and anxiety.
Not an official test for anyone's 'true self.' A reference term for noticing when the public image and the actual behavior in close relationships sharply diverge.
Not an official test for anyone's 'true self.' A reference term for noticing when the public image and the actual behavior in close relationships sharply diverge.
Often seen in situations like these
😎 Unfailingly kind in public — while a no from someone close draws insults.
😭 Point out a mistake or contradiction and nothing gets corrected; the person pointing gets attacked, and the conversation flips.
😭 Point out a mistake or contradiction and nothing gets corrected; the person pointing gets attacked, and the conversation flips.
When this happens, try this
💡 You needn't conclude the good moments were all fake. Judge the relationship by how consistent the words and behavior stayed across situations.