10 Ways People Disguise Their Real Feelings and Identity

People rarely hide who they are out of deception alone. More often, they do it for protection—against rejection, conflict, judgment, or vulnerability. Over time, these disguises become habits, shaping how emotions are expressed and how identity is presented to the world. While they may preserve surface-level harmony, they often create internal tension. Recognizing these patterns helps clarify not only others’ behavior, but our own.