We tapped mental health professionals to understand when someone may be projecting their feelings onto you and what to do about it.

Another Type of Projection Here is another example from my practice: Sarah has always been a “good girl,” which to her means that she never expresses anger or aggression.

The theory of “projection” was initially developed by Sigmund Freud in the late 19th century. It’s the argument that humans tend to deny their bad behavior and instead accuse others of doing ...