Why are people in such denial of who they are?

Question

What are they so afraid of, finding things that are bad about themselves? It seems that no one wants to admit how jealous, selfish, greedy and manipulative they can be. Are they lying to themselves or saving face in front of someone else?

Do you consider yourself to be a self-aware person - if so - what have you discovered about yourself? And are the majority of the people in your life unaware or aware?

Answer 1

Because they only see others flaw but they didn't see who they really are inside themselves I know I got wings though.

Answer 2

I like to think that I know myself pretty well, the good, the bad and the ugly. The people in my life think much the same

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Answer 3

I don't think they're in denial.  I think we rationalize our behaviour and think we have a good excuse for acting that way.

Answer 4

I try to be as honest with my self and others as possible. I have made my wife mad because sometimes my answers are to honest. I don't mean do I look fat questions, but questions about what i think about things or how I would react in a certain situation.

I do believe that people know themselves but just cant or wont accept the truth. That's why psychologist say that they don't reveal anything new about their patient but just help them find the answer that already exist within them.

Answer 5

human nature sweetie, no one really likes the truth about themselves confronting them. but at the end of the day we all have flaws nobody is perfect and people still love you for that