someone told me that people can be highly insecure and doubtful of themselves and yet still have a big ego? Is that to safe-guard their pride?
2006-06-07 07:30:35 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Social Science ➔ Psychology
i think it is possible but it is probably not very common. i have low self-esteem but i also have a really small ego. when i was 9-11 i was getting raped and i have never jumped back from that. it always hurts.
2006-06-08 06:10:56 · answer #1 · answered by funandchurch 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Ego is human nature to protect and look appealing to others. For instance when Martha Stewart went to jail she made sure she controlled all aspects of it...ego to protect damage to self-esteem. The side effect of that is that the ego becomes the dominate personality trait and only when the individual is alone and vulnerable will the destructive ego subside and teh hurt and emotional anguish present it'self.
2006-06-07 07:44:18 · answer #2 · answered by psychologist is in 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm like that so, yes, it's possible. The low self-esteem is around others (particularly those who have achieved more in life than you yet far), while the ego is for people you are more comfortable around, people viewed as being "lesser", and when alone.
2006-06-07 07:34:40 · answer #3 · answered by Belie 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
err self-esteem is how you view yourself
whereas the ego is your perception of how others view you
so you can have a low opinion of yourself but still believe that others have a high opinion of you
this more or less may vary by audience
i.e. you may have a big ego at work because you think everyone respects you and your professional ability
but on the other hand you may feel as though you are not very worthy of say...love within a marriage or some other facet of your life
it makes sense to me
2006-06-07 07:34:19 · answer #4 · answered by whoisgod71 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A person with low self esteem doesnt think too much of themselves or is not confident...having a Big Ego is one way of justifying their void in their esteem...they probably say "nasty ugly things about others" to boost their ego....thats how they try to justify their low self esteem
2006-06-07 07:33:47 · answer #5 · answered by celine8388 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes. some people act the way they do because of low self esteem. also, when a kids tease another it usually the same situation. they try to make the other kids laugh at someone else to make themselves look better. if they are ok with themselves they wouldn't feel the need to make someone else look bad.
2006-06-07 08:01:53 · answer #6 · answered by malibu29130 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
true. the big ego comes from low self esteem. even though the person looks self confident. inside he is very self concious
2006-06-07 07:34:55 · answer #7 · answered by a g 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is true. People compensate for their shortcomings (or their fear of shortcomings) by acting much better than they think they are. They come off as ego-centric and...well, they kinda act like jerks. Its a reaction to protect themselves. Deep inside they are very insecure.
2006-06-07 07:35:06 · answer #8 · answered by rennfaery 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, I know people like that, they hide behind a big ego, to protect their real selves. Like a hedgehog rolls into a ball.
2006-06-07 11:35:44 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, people with low self esteem often hide the fact by compensating with outrageous behavior/dress/etc. I know a couple...
2006-06-07 07:33:44 · answer #10 · answered by jake78745 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋