We have all seen members of the nobility strutting along cordoned off paths adorned by a long carpet. They are perfect individuals in all aspects, omnipotent beings with a haughty look and a petulant pose
However, what would happen if one of these blue-blooded individuals transcended the pomp that characterizes them so much and found themselves located in such ordinary places as a shopping center or a fishmonger? We would possibly think of them as unpleasant people, people who feign an inflated self-esteem that is clearly perceived as false. They are people who suffer from a so-called superiority complex.
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But what are the causes of the superiority complex?
People with a superiority complex They are people trapped in an eternal feeling of delirious contempt for others, people who believe that their neighbor is inferior and that they should be at their service. We could explain various causes to understand the behavior behind the man, but with the reader’s permission, I think it would be more interesting to investigate the matter in question specifically.
It is in the depths of our being where we find our true primal self. In that intrapersonal reality neither money nor power make much sense and it is for this same reason that in that place these concepts fall under their own weight, becoming what they are, a mere human illusion created by a human mind that tries to justify an existence, probably meaningless
It may seem contradictory, but many people with an air of greatness share a key characteristic: their self-esteem needed to build a wall to protect themselves and not be weak, but the very need to have such a barrier already carries the implicit seal of weakness.
Feeling superior or inferior has a direct relationship with self-esteem. Self-esteem is formed at an early age and is associated with the social environments closest to the child, family and school. In these social environments, as is logical, children can have both positive and negative experiences and these experiences are what will build their self-image, that is, the vision they have of themselves in relation to society and other people. its environment.
There are many children who, when suffering from bullying, create their own reality to make the suffering that overwhelms them and breaks them inside more bearable. That’s why, Shows of support and affection both at school and in the family are important in these cases since they act as a counterpoint to the negative feelings that the boy suffers.
So, if you run into one of these blue-blooded characters and he looks down on you, he’s most likely putting on medals that he most certainly doesn’t deserve. It’s not his fault, he may have a low self-esteem problem.
The traits of the aristocrat
The characteristics of a person with a superiority complex are present in their entire social life, from the way they dress to the way they look and ending in the way they speak. In a way, dSuch contempt for others is still a cognitive projection of one’s own defects defects that are displaced towards others through defense mechanisms to make their condition a little more bearable.
They are pedantic and arrogant, always worried about their image; They have an exaggeratedly positive opinion of themselves although sometimes the opposite effect tends to occur (and this is when their true self-esteem comes to light) as they often cause rejection in people by being so arrogant.
They are also very histrionic and theatrical with their emotions, even having tantrums. Paradoxically, excessive joy and motivation is also common in this behavior On the other hand, they probably think that everyone is envious of them. Whenever they can, they will talk about themselves, leaving no room to discuss other topics.
Similarities and differences between superiority complex and inferiority complex
Although they are two different complexes, the truth is that they share the same cause: self-hatred. Those individuals who suffer from an inferiority complex are more likely to idealize themselves through fantasy in the future.
When this happens, since deep down they are people with low self-esteem, those who live in big dream castles will seek to hide in activities where they have some advantage in which to stand out, because they desperately need to reaffirm the false beliefs they have about themselves
In search of balanced self-esteem
From Psychology and Mind We want to highlight a series of recommendations for parents of children and adolescents to prevent the superiority complex.
In conclusion…
In conclusion; We must be careful with people with a superiority complex, since they are individuals who have not managed to overcome certain feelings of frustration, frustration that they pay with others. To hide this anger towards themselves, they exaggerate their qualities, which is why they tend to be arrogant We must be cautious of them
Don’t be fooled; Every person who needs to constantly exhibit his virtues brings a whole bomb of insecurity behind him that sooner or later will end up exploding. The best we can do is try to help them, giving them our sincere support so that they can express their insecurities without masks. And, if necessary, a psychologist can treat these people so that they can overcome their blockages.
