Psychoanalysis
Common Rationalizations
By Michael Schreiner |
Hostility disguised as moral indignation
Possessiveness disguised as love
Clinginess disguised as love
Despair disguised as sarcasm
Sadism disguised as the intention to guide or educate
Masochism disguised as allegiance to a cause or organization
Loneliness disguised as individualism
Sadness disguised as anger
Anger disguised as sadness
Cowardice disguised as prudence
Dependence disguised as duty or obligation
Anxiety-driven activity disguised as productive activity
Cruelty disguised as honesty
Schizoid personality disguised as Eastern detachment
Complacency disguised as patience
Narcissism disguised as self-love
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