Why do so many people pretend to be something they are not?
461289
I understand completely. The reason people pretend to be something they are not is to get somethng they otherwise could not. They figure, if they don't like me for me, I'll be someone else. Needless to say, that never works out and people that try that are looking at a dead end in love.
1170553
I think too many people do conform honestly.  Perhaps its a case of them seeming to perform in public.  I try whenever possible to be myself.
437558
As long as you understand they may not be who you think they are.  It is fun as a hobby, but don't forget there are people that may try to lure you into a situation or idea you may not agree with.
89578
Many times people are fake because they are insecure so they feel like they have to act like someone they truly aren't to gain approval. It is sad that they do that. Just be yourself and the fake people will have to learn the hard way, that it just isn't worth it!
551562
People want to hide their identity from people cos they are then not free to express themselves  & hiding the identity makes them more open to express
422388
We all have an ideal image of ourselves which we constantly try to live up to. But actually accomplishing this is a difficult task. So, some people tend to find alternatives and they imagine themselves to be that perfect person and talk in the same way. In its wake, they have to tell many lies. The motive is not only to impress others by showing they are better than they actually are, but to convince THEMSELVES that they succeeded in being what they always wanted to be. \n  Yes, it is a sign of weak personality, because it arises from the lack of understanding of oneself and one’s weaknesses. Such people often do not realize what they are doing. They usually are insecure and have inferiority complex.
373264
because some people are afraid to pay attention to a few little details and to get to know people who are a little different than themselves...
419525
Because intelligence can be faked.
828769
Don't.  No need to pretend you're something you're not.
279675
Many people don't have morals or values and can't appreciate people the way they would like. Unfortunately, we live in a world full of deception.
468323
I am a Christain too. \n\nI think it's annoying when people, Christians and others, act fake. There are lots of people who claim to be Christains and try to act like they are perfect and without fault, while in reality, the love of God is not in them. That is what turns off alot of people. People can tell when a person is fake. \n\nOn the other hand a real Christain knows the Lord and is filled with His love. This is a humbling experience and it also causes the person to love, not judge others.\n\nSo to answer the question, it's all about sincerity. Don't worry about how you look on the outside or what people think. Seek God wholeheartedly. If you do, you will know Him. People will see His love inside of you and it will draw them to Him. \n\nOn the other hand, if you just seek to impress others or appear "holier than thou", you will only turn people away from you and Jesus.
15795
Because they are unrealistic with regards to most people!
453649
coz having a personality that sux is still much better than "pretending"! no one can hide what he really is!
1090131
its in our nature to try and be something were not and to try and show that were the best. in some people its more and in some people its less! if they think that they are better they want others to know or if they dont have friends they want some or in my case if these other people are into the same stuff and they are so cool i eant them to nkow that im cool too! hope this helps!
70609
I think it is because everyone is skeptical.  We need to see with our own eyes as prove that something exists.  Today, with the many modern techniques, there are many ways to claim to be something you aren't and people just don't believe anymore.
337719
they don't actually know that they act crazy or weird when they want to get attention. they don't have enough self-confidence to show who they trully are or don't like themselves for who they are, so they act totally different from their real personality. they try to act like someone who they feel will be accepted by people around them and that makes them crazy.
1178346
I cant give you the reason for the person you may be talking about but,most people(male or female) will have an affair with someone if given the chance.It may have something to do with being selfish,self-centered,and they might have a low self-esteem,and Im guessing they dont have morals and values or a lack of.Some may just have a lack of commitment.Anyway,I for one cant figure out why someone would waste someone elses time by pretending to be someone they arent by acting like they Love or care for someone.....Its sad....... Best Wishes