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A friend of mine is a master of the fake-happy syndrome.
Always smiling, shaking her head in agreement, and displaying positive body language when interacting with others, she gives the impression of a centered, balanced, optimistic person. By all visual measures, she appears to be genuinely happy.
Until she’s home alone…