Rev. Maxwell Buddie of Cross Convented Chapel International has cautioned against making pretence a habit, explaining that although people may sometimes pretend for positive reasons, habitual pretence can have negative effects.
Speaking on Nyansapo Fie on Plan B FM, hosted by Akosua Gyamfua, Rev. Buddie described pretence as a situation where a person knows the truth but chooses not to acknowledge or reveal it, sometimes acting as though they did not see or know what happened.
He explained that people may pretend for different reasons, including insecurity, ego, fear of rejection, and low self-esteem. According to him, these factors can influence people to hide their true feelings or avoid confronting certain situations.
Rev. Buddie also distinguished between pretence, privacy, and keeping things to oneself. He noted that choosing to keep certain personal matters private does not necessarily mean a person is pretending, as privacy involves deciding what information to share with others.
He further noted that pretence can have a spiritual dimension and may be developed through both upbringing and social influences. He explained that some people may learn pretentious behaviour from their peers through peer pressure, while others may develop it over time through their environment and experiences.
By: Lydia Owusu
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