Throughout our life, we come across different individuals, and it’s safe to say that some of them seem… well, a little off. They wear a “mask” to conceal their true identity, and many refer to them as “fake” people.
These are people who don’t find it hard to imitate the moods, the interests, and the personalities of the people around them, almost as if they were social chameleons. Although this may not sound like a big deal, their lack of authenticity, which is often a result of their own insecurities and constant need for approval, can be draining to those around them.
Psychologists have analyzed this phenomenon and found some common characteristics that are associated with it. Narcissism is one of the most common traits, which is characterized by an individual’s sense of self-importance, need for admiration, and lack of empathy for others.
Then there is Machiavellianism, which is associated with a person’s ability to manipulate others in order to get what they want.
And finally, the most alarming one is psychopathy, which is associated with an individual’s lack of guilt and remorse, which may make some fake people emotionally harm others without batting an eyelid.
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Childhood is also cited as a contributing factor by experts. People who have not experienced emotional bonding or validation throughout their childhood may feel that they do not deserve love. This leads them to develop a kind of shield or a façade of authenticity that protects them from being rejected. Although this is a useful strategy for them in the short run, it can lead them to be caught in a web of deceit, making it difficult for them to form authentic relationships.
According to Kernberg, “Fake behavior often begins as a shield, but it can become a barrier—not just for the person, but for everyone around them.”
Below are four characteristics fake people share:
1. Inconsistent Behavior
One of the most obvious traits of fake people is the inconsistency in their behavior. They tend to behave in one way around certain people, and then totally differently around others. Along the way, they they adjust their words, their tone, and even their personality to suit the situation.
For instance, a person may be warm and friendly around people of authority, while being cold and distant around others, or they may adopt the interests, opinions, and even the personality of those they try to impress. This can be quite confusing for people around them since it becomes difficult to know who they really are and what they really think. According to psychologists, this is usually a result of the need for social approval or a manipulation of a situation to suit their own ends
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