Is there someone next to you who secretly hates you? 8 hidden signs according to Carl Jung that you shouldn’t ignore.

In our daily lives, we often interact with friends, colleagues, and even loved ones who seem well-intentioned and caring, but behind their smiles may be much deeper emotions. According to depth psychologist Carl Gustav Jung, a person’s true feelings are often expressed through unconscious behaviors, even when they try to hide them.

So, even if someone claims to value and respect you, their body language, words, and behavior may convey a completely different message. Recognizing these signals is important for maintaining your emotional balance and establishing healthy boundaries with others.

1. Criticism presented as “friendly advice”

According to Jung, the unconscious often projects its internal conflicts onto others. People who secretly envy or hate you may offer “constructive” advice that actually masks constant criticism. These remarks are intended to place you in a position of subordination, without overt aggression.

2. Lack of enthusiasm for your successes

When you share good news, this person reacts coldly, downplays your success, or immediately changes the subject. Jung calls this a manifestation of the “Shadow”—the unconscious part that projects onto others what a person cannot accomplish themselves. Thus, the successes of others cause personal frustration in them.