Something I wrote yesterday.

Sometimes, the person in front of you is carrying something they're afraid of. Most of the time, it's not even real, but simply a fear of something specific that terrifies them.

For example, if someone is afraid of failure, instead of addressing their problem and trying to overcome it, they'll leave everything behind and project their own problem onto you. They'll call you a failure, a liar, a cheater, or someone who can't be trusted, and so on. They'll believe their own accusations without having any evidence, of course. This will vary depending on the nature of their fear.

If you find yourself doing this to someone without realizing it, try to reflect on your actions and put yourself in that person's shoes, even for just a second. There's absolutely nothing wrong with trying to change yourself.

And if you find someone doing this to you, it's very important that you don't start believing them. It's equally important that you don't stay silent. Speak up, make your boundaries clear, and let them know that you won't accept this kind of behavior. Stay confident in knowing that you're in the right. That's a big part of your responsibility toward yourself.