Odds are, you’ve told a lie in your lifeand have probably been lied to, as well.
But why do we do it?
Here’s what to know.
(Here’show to tell if someone’s lying, by the way.)
To avoid punishment or retaliation
Tying back to No.
3 but with some slight nuance, sometimes people lie to avoid retaliation.
Out of compulsion or carelessness
Sometimes people who lie don’t have a real reason.
While the study notes this isn’t as common as the previous reasons, there are indeed compulsive liars.
“They’re habitual liars.
In cases like this, Paul explains that these people get a thrill out of manipulating people with lies.
FAQ:
What are the signs that someone is lying?
How do you handle when someone lies to you?
The takeaway.
If you’ve been lied to, remember that oftentimes, people do so to avoid rejection or anger.
While you may not be able to stop someone from lying, youcanwork oncultivating more trust and honesty.
