Narcissism Glossary

One face in public, another up close (the social mask)

๐ŸŽญ The double-sided pattern of staging kindness and impeccable character in public while dealing in abuse, coldness, and control in close private relationships.

However glowing the outside reputation, the unjust treatment aimed at you doesn't un-happen.

Often seen in situations like these

๐Ÿ˜‡ Known outside as the devoted spouse or parent โ€” while at home, the family's opinions get overridden and the shouting begins.
๐Ÿค Kind at the office; in anonymous corners of the internet, the insulting posts pile up.

When this happens, try this

๐Ÿ’ก Even when everyone insists "someone that kind would never," recheck your own standard. What you directly felt and lived through is far firmer fact than anyone's review of them.

Topic Social behavior ยท Term Social Mask ยท Also known as Social Mask

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