Definitions
- Describing the act of falling in love with an idealized version of someone. - Referring to the process of projecting one's own desires and expectations onto another person. - Talking about the tendency to see someone as perfect or flawless, despite evidence to the contrary.
- Describing the act of seeing someone or something as perfect or flawless. - Referring to the process of creating an idealized image or version of someone or something. - Talking about the tendency to focus on positive qualities and ignore negative ones when thinking about someone or something.
List of Similarities
- 1Both involve seeing someone or something in a positive light.
- 2Both can involve ignoring or downplaying negative qualities.
- 3Both can lead to disappointment or disillusionment when reality does not match the idealized image.
- 4Both can be a form of projection, where one's own desires and expectations are placed onto another person or thing.
What is the difference?
- 1Scope: Pygmalionism specifically refers to falling in love with an idealized version of someone, while idealization can refer to any situation where someone or something is seen as perfect or flawless.
- 2Emphasis: Pygmalionism emphasizes the romantic or sexual aspect of idealization, while idealization can be applied to any type of relationship or situation.
- 3Connotation: Pygmalionism can have a negative connotation, suggesting an unhealthy or unrealistic obsession with someone. Idealization is more neutral and can be either positive or negative depending on the context.
- 4Usage: Pygmalionism is a less common word than idealization and may not be familiar to many English speakers.
Remember this!
Pygmalionism and idealization both involve seeing someone or something in a positive light and ignoring negative qualities. However, pygmalionism specifically refers to falling in love with an idealized version of someone, while idealization can apply to any situation where someone or something is seen as perfect or flawless. Pygmalionism can have a negative connotation and is less commonly used than idealization.
