Masking

Summary: Lacking authenticity, transparency and not genuine.

One personality is underneath the other; the true agenda is hidden behind a public consumption facade. Splitting in childhood. Manipulative people cover up the detachment and lack of connection with charm. Patterned behaviour will show a lack of empathy for others, and the actions will be attempted to be covered up. The mask personality is the first step to faking a genuine presence and connection, while the intention is always to deceive… a game.

Undiagnosed personality disorders, Dark Triad and Dark Tetrad wear a mask with covert or overt behaviour while lacking awareness. Psychopathy may offer an awareness of traits than narcissism.