How difficult do you think it is for fake people once you remove a layer of their mask? 👀☕️

@Really I’d prefer that world..

But I think the people who try to keep it real if they do have a fake part about themselves at most extend it like… a friend looks not the greatest maybe they notice they put on weight or something but they still brag up their friend because they’re not going to put down someone they care about and they simply don’t have the right words to maybe encourage them in a way while letting them be aware of a simple truth and in their mind they probably feel the friend is already aware of the situation and it’s not like the change really matters or anything, they don’t see their friend any differently.. they just want their friend to be healthy etc etc etc etc..

But I don’t think people who are just straight up, lie about their lives, situations, experiences… or how they actually feel about things or others..

@AuRevoir I think I'd prefer that world of total honesty too, but it would only work well between people with sufficient self confidence to accept uncritically, what others would see as unwelcome speech. That kind of relationship is, I think, very rare. It can perhaps be seen in some well-moderated group therapy settings

@Nanori I also feel like some would rather do their damage control in private or with a block activated, in case of worry from any counter arguments threatening the newfound thread of damage control they’re trying to weave…

It’s interesting how there’s two types of personalities and the lengths of their security or insecurity that will result in how they handle the situation..

If they believe they have the favor of the people in any given group, over the issue.. they attempt to lash out publicly and strike first..

If they fear retaliation they do so more privately..

There’s also a third where they ghost because they just believe everyone has is going to know and they don’t want to deal with facing up to it, regardless if the other party involved even says anything or not..

@AuRevoir lol with each type u mentioned I could name a few SWers

@Nanori and yet you never get me in a call, gossiping with me as I twirl a finger through my hair and repeat sweet nothings in your ear.. “shut up! Shut up!! No they didn’t! No way! Shut up! And what did you say!?”

@CrazyMusicLover I don’t have that so idk.. couldn’t tell you..

@thepreposterouspanda I feel like they get hostile, on a large scale.. like damage control happens instantly basically every time.. 👀☕️

@AuRevoir But it has the opposite effect from what they intended and their cover is blown even MORE wide open. 😂

@thepreposterouspanda I mean maybe if a person is exposing them it does..

But if it’s like you’re keeping it to yourself I notice they get a lot of weight and support and they feel secure again.. 👀☕️

@MartinTheFirst I think it’s an addiction or bad habit type of symptom…

The internet you can begin saying things about your life that never happened, gain sympathy for such events.. maybe they’re so delusional they believe everyone lies just the same as them..

Recently I explained to one person how they were a narcissist and pointed out over 10 examples within a single conversation where they had expressed narcissism.. and of course they denied it but it was obvious they were shaken by it.. they were playing a victim card and I believe in their head and own mind they truly believe that others have some kind of natural agreement with them.. when really no one ever came along to validate any of their statements..

It’s just a strange means to an end for them.. if they don’t do it, don’t get their ego’s stroked by others in some way.. they’d probably break down and not be able to handle the truth, they’ve lied so much not only to others, but to themselves in the process..

I’m sure there’s plenty of real life examples as well, but it’s just easier to find online interactions that allow for this type of behavior..