When you share good news — a health milestone, a new hobby, a vacation you’re excited about — they change the subject or offer a muted, “That’s nice.”
This emotional disconnect is often a sign that your success makes them uncomfortable. Jung referred to this as the “shadow self” — parts of a person’s psyche they refuse to acknowledge, such as jealousy or inadequacy. When they see you thriving, it triggers what they’ve buried.
3. They’re Present in Body, But Not in Heart
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