This Is Why People BETRAY You | Carl Jung

betrayal doesn't come from your enemies it comes from those you trust most the friend who suddenly turns cold the partner who walks away without explanation the colleague who stabs you in the back when you least expect it and the worst part you never saw it coming but what if I told you the signs were always there Carl Yung one of the greatest Minds in Psychology believed that betrayal isn't just a random act of Cruelty it follows a pattern a hidden psychological script that plays out in human relationships and once you understand it you'll never be

blindsided again so why do people betray you and more importantly how can you see it coming before it's too late stay with me because what you're about to hear might just change the way you see the people around you forever why do people turn against you betrayal is not just an act it's a process a psychological storm that brues beneath the surface long before it strikes Carl Yung believed that betrayal stems from the darker hidden parts of the human psyche what he called The Shadow Self but what does this mean it means that when someone

betrays you it's rarely about you it's about them their insecurities their repressed desires their inner conflicts these are the real forces at play one the Shadow Self and hidden resentment Carl Young taught that every person has a shadow a collection of thoughts emotions and desires they suppress because they don't fit their ideal self-image but when someone suppresses these feelings for too long they can project them onto others think about it has someone close to you ever suddenly turned hostile seemingly out of nowhere maybe they began subtly criticizing you downplaying your achievements or distancing themselves often

this is because your success or confidence triggers something unresolved in them perhaps Envy insecurity or even self-hatred Carl yung's concept of the Shadow Self is one of the most powerful explanations for human behavior especially when it comes to betrayal the shadow represents the parts of ourselves that we suppress or deny because they don't fit the image we want to present to the world these hidden emotions jealousy insecurity anger or feelings of inadequacy don't just disappear they lurk beneath the surface waiting for an outlet now imagine this you have a close friend who always supports you

until you start achieving more success than them at first they congratulate you but something feels off they stop celebrating your winds with genuine excitement their compliments start sounding Hollow over time they pull away become distant or even subtly sabotage you what's happening their Shadow Self has been triggered deep down they feel envious inadequate or even abandoned but instead of facing these emotions and acknowledging them their mind finds an easier way they project their negativity onto you to justify their feelings they might start thinking they don't deserve it as much as I do or they've changed

they're not the same person anymore this is how betrayal begins long before any actual Act of disloyalty the Mind builds a case against you twisting reality to protect their ego example imagine working with someone who has always been a teammate a collaborator you share ideas help each other and celebrate successes but then you get promoted suddenly their attitude shifts they no longer share information they start gossiping about you at first it seems minor but then they actively work against you maybe even trying to discredit you in front of others their Shadow Self couldn't handle your

success Because deep down they felt they deserved it more but instead of confronting their feelings they turned their resentment into betrayal again let's say you've been working on yourself improving your health building better habits or even starting a successful business you expect your closest friends to support you right but instead one of them starts making sarcastic comments oh look at you all disciplined now must be nice you think you're better than us now huh at first you might brush it off as a joke but soon you notice a pattern they don't show up for you

anymore they downplay your achievements maybe they even discourage you outright why because your growth is a reminder of their stagnation instead of being inspired their Shadow Self resents you how do you recognize and protect yourself pay attention to subtle shifts in Behavior distance sarcasm lack of support trust your intuition if something feels off it usually is set boundaries if someone repeatedly undermines you create distance don't take it personally remember their betrayal is about them not you betrayal is rarely sudden it's a slow psychological shift rooted in unresolved emotions and once you understand how the Shadow

Self works you'll start noticing these warning signs before the knife is in your back to the manipulative mask that's when betrayal is calculated not all betrayals come from hidden resentment some are intentional calculated and manipulative the kind that leaves you wondering how you didn't see it coming Carl Jung believed that some people wear masks they present one version of themselves to the world while hiding their true motives these individuals are often Charming supportive and even protective until they no longer need you think of that person who was always there for you when they needed something

maybe they relied on you for emotional support financial help or social connections but the moment you stop being useful they disappear or Worse turn against you these people don't betray you because of unresolved emotions they betray you because it benefits them let's say you have a friend who always seems to have your back they compliment you defend you and make you feel important but over time you start noticing a pattern whenever they need something they're extra kind the moment you can't provide what they want they withdraw maybe they were never truly your friend they were

just playing a role a mask of loyalty until it no longer served them let's look at a romantic partner in relationships this betrayal can be devastating one day your partner seems deeply in love attentive caring affectionate then almost po overnight they become distant they stop putting in effort they dismiss your concerns and eventually they leave sometimes without an explanation why because they were never invested in the relationship the way you were they stayed as long as it was convenient but their loyalty was never real these betrayals are often carried out by people who lack empathy

and emotional depth they view relationships as transactions a to get what they want Yung believed that people like this operate from a false Persona meaning they shapeshift depending on what benefits them most this is how you protect yourself against such look for patterns do they only show up when they need something test their loyalty see how they act when you set boundaries trust actions over words anyone can say they care but real loyalty is proven detach from manipulators if someone always leaves you feeling used it's time to walk away the worst part about betrayal from

manipulators is that it feels personal but it's not they do it because that's who they are the sooner you recognize the signs the less damage they can do three betrayal is often rooted in jealousy jealousy is one of the most destructive forces in human relationships Carl Yung believed that Envy arises when someone sees in you what they feel they lack in themselves this can be success confidence intelligence relationships or even just inner peace when someone close to you secretly resents you they might not even realize it at first but over time their jealousy festers turning

into bitterness and eventually betrayal here are some signs of jealousy leading to betrayal fake praise and backhanded compliments someone who Secret hates you may often disguise their jealousy as flattery they might say things like wow you got that promotion must be nice to have connections you're so lucky some of us have to actually work hard on the surface it sounds like a compliment but underneath there's resentment they can't bring themselves to genuinely celebrate your success so they downplay it instead diminishing your achievements if you achieve something great a jealous person won't be happy for you

instead they'll find a way to make it seem less impressive you start a business and they say yeah but how long do you think that will last you get in shape and they say it's easy when you have time to go to the gym they won't openly attack you but they will slowly chip away at your confidence making you doubt yourself sudden distancing and cold Behavior a person who is jealous of you might suddenly stop start pulling away they may stop responding to your messages exclude you from plans or just act indifferent toward your good

news why because your success reminds them of their own perceived failures instead of dealing with their insecurities they'd rather remove you from their life or Worse betray you behind your back imagine you and a coworker start at the same company at the same time you work hard take initiative and soon get promoted your coworker instead of being happy for you starts spreading rumors they say you only got the promotion because the boss likes you they undermine your work in meetings they act friendly to your face but secretly try to sabotage your reputation this is jealousy

turning into betrayal let's say you've been best friends with someone since childhood you both dreamed of making it big but as you start achieving your goals your friend doesn't instead of being inspired they grow resentful suddenly they're making sarcastic jokes at your expense talking behind your back and distancing themselves their resentment eventually leads them to betray your trust Maybe by revealing your secrets or turning others against you jealousy doesn't just ruin relationships it poisons them and the worst part people often betray you not because they hate you but because they hate that they're not you

four the the power struggle that's when betrayal is about control not all betrayals come from jealousy or insecurity some happen because people want power over you Carl Yung believed that relationships often involve hidden power dynamics some people only feel secure when they are in control and if they sense that they're losing that control they will betray you to regain dominance have you ever had a friend boss or partner who seemed supportive at first but the moment you started asserting yourself they turned against you that's a sign that they never saw you as an equal they

saw you as someone to control for example you start excelling at work maybe even outshining your supervisor instead of recognizing your contributions they suddenly become critical micromanaging you taking credit for your work or even sabotaging your chances of advancement they feel threatened by your competence so they bet betay you to maintain their dominance let's look at the controlling friend or partner at first they seem like they want the best for you but the moment you start making your own decisions setting boundaries or gaining confidence they turn cold or Worse start manipulating you with guilt anger

or silent treatment why because your Independence threatens their sense of control Yung described power struggles as unconscious battles between egos when someone builds their selfworth on having influence over others they see your growth as a loss of power for them so they retaliate they might undermine your confidence with backhanded compliments or discouraging words create drama to make you feel like the bad guy play the victim to guilt trip you into compliance how do you protect yourself against these ones recognize power games if someone supports you only when you're dependent on them that's a red flag

stay firm in your decisions don't let emotional manipulation make you doubt yourself surround yourself with people who genuinely support your growth not those who want to control it people who betray out of power and control were never on your side to begin with they only liked you when you were easier to manipulate five the shadow projection that's when betrayal is a reflection of Their Own Darkness Carl Yung introduced the concept of the Shadow Self the hidden repressed parts of our personality that we refuse to acknowledge sometimes betrayal happens because someone projects their own flaws fears

or desires onto you have you ever been accused of something you never did by someone who actually does that very thing maybe a friend who constantly lies accuses you of dishonesty or someone who secretly envies you claims you're the jealous one that's their Shadow at work you have a friend who always talks negatively about others behind their backs one day they suddenly start accusing you of gossiping even though you've done nothing wrong why because they see their own toxic behavior in you even though it's not real instead of confronting their flaws they shift the blame

let's say you have a partner who constantly accuses you of cheating checking your phone or questioning your loyalty despite you being faithful might be hiding their own guilt their betrayal is projected onto you so they don't have to face their own wrongdoing Yung believed that when people refuse to accept their Dark Side they look for an external enemy to blame this is unconscious self- protection they betray you before they can acknowledge their own flaws they cheat so they suspect you they lie so they assume you do too they are insecure so they accuse you of

being envious they betray you not because of who you are but because of who they are this is how you protect yourself against such people recognize when someone is projecting if their accusations seem to come out of nowhere they might be revealing their own flaws not yours don't take it personally their betrayal is about them not about you set boundaries you can't fix someone who who refuses to face their own darkness when someone betrays you through projection understand this you were never the problem they were fighting their own demons six the narcissistic betrayal that's when

someone uses you for their own gain not all betrayals come from insecurity or fear sometimes betrayal is calculated intentional and coldblooded this happens when you're dealing with someone who sees you as nothing more than a tool for their own Advantage this is how you recognize a narcissistic betrayer they charm you at first they make you feel special valued and important until they get what they want they lack empathy your pain doesn't matter to them if betraying you benefits them they'll do it without hesitation they always put themselves first your needs feelings and well-being are secondary

they betray because they never truly care only about what they could gain imagine you have a friend who only calls when they need something money connections or emotional support but when you need them they're nowhere to be found then one day you realize they've been talking behind your back taking credit for your work or betraying your trust why because you were never their friend you were a resource a coworker pretends to be your ally Praises your ideas and acts like they have your back then when an opportunity arises they steal your work take the promotion

and leave you in the dust they betrayed you because it benefited them narcissistic people see relationships as transactions to them betrayal isn't personal it's just business if staying loyal benefits them they will if betraying you benefits them more they will this kind of betrayal is the most painful because it makes you question your own worth but remember their actions say nothing about you it only reveals who they truly are how to protect yourself stop making excuses for them if someone only shows up when it benefits them trust what you see set clear boundaries don't allow

people to take advantage of you just because you're kind cut off toxic people if someone has betrayed you once for their own gain chances are they'll do it again betrayal from a narcissist hurts the most because it feels like you were never valued to begin with but remember they lost someone loyal you lost someone who never truly cared betrayal is painful it shakes your trust wounds your heart and makes you question everything but here's the truth it's not the end it's a revelation Every Act of betrayal exposes the true nature of the people around you

it's not a reflection of your weakness but of their character the pain will pass what matters is what you do with the lesson will you let it make you bitter or will you let it make you wiser trust slowly observe deeply and never fear walking away from those who don't value your loyalty because at the end of the day the right people will never betray you if this video resonated with you don't forget to like subscribe and share because someone out there needs to hear this today [Music]