I'm realizing that every time I get close to someone, I become whoever I think they need me to be, and I'm terrified that there's nothing underneath all these versions.
More people experience this than they realize.
The adaptive strategy of mirroring others' expectations can become so pervasive that it obscures any sense of a stable, core identity.
“Where Are You with The multiple selves model — psychological?”
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.