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Re:Having an alter ego can reduce anxiety, benefit confidenc... by HugeAcumen on Tuesday August 18, 2020 @03:44PM (#24203412)
It's deception to an utter randomer, as well as to yourself.

You really need to be careful with lying to yourself like that. Being a whole integrated person who doesn't have to remember who he is and what lies he's told comes in handy.

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Re:Having an alter ego can reduce anxiety, benefit confidenc... by amelius on Tuesday August 18, 2020 @06:07PM (#24204917)
Yes, but aren't there notorious liars that are doing pretty well in life?
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Re:Having an alter ego can reduce anxiety, benefit confidenc... by HugeAcumen on Tuesday August 18, 2020 @08:48PM (#24206043)
If you measure "doing well in life" by money and power, yes.

If you measure by being a decent and content person, I'd have to say no.

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