Perfectionism and Anxiety: Is Pride Just Insecurity in Disguise?
Vanessa Stewart
Some of the most prideful people are often the most insecure. There’s a common misconception that prideful people are bold, arrogant, and think quite highly of themselves. Of course, this is true in many cases, but it may not be typical. More often, pride comes out of insecurity. Pride manifests in the places where people are the most unsure of themselves or are the most afraid of being exposed. Pride really shines in those fragile parts of their lives where they’re the most desperate for approval. Pride and insecurity might look like opposites on the surface, but if you dig deep enough, you’ll find that they often share the same...
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