The Cost of Pretense: Unraveling the Duality of Self
Remaining in a state of pretense for an extended period, when a person is forced to play someone else's role, can lead to profound changes in their self-identity. By entering into this game, an individual gradually loses touch with their true essence and begins living in a gap between the external image and the inner self. This internal conflict gives rise to a “double” — an unconscious companion that acts independently and undermines control over one’s own being.