We’re all guilty of telling little white lies. But some people take it a step farther and lie to deceive. The good news is you can learn to identify dishonesty. Follow these 4 tips to catch a liar in the act: One, look for inconsistencies. If you suspect someone of…
The unfortunate truth is that many people lie, and it isn’t always easy to tell when we’re being deceived. And while we all are at risk of being lied to on any given day, some are particularly vulnerable to deception such as those who lead with empathy, passiveness, or optimism….
We all lie—about being sick so we can get out of work, about feeling sorry when we’re not, and about enjoying our food when we don’t. The reason we’re dishonest with others is that deception developed as a means of survival, as it helps us gain power, assert control, and…
Everybody lies, including children—in fact, children learn to lie as they grow, observe, and learn over time. While lying every now and then is normal, lying can turn problematic: the key is to first understand the motivation behind your child lies before addressing your concerns. Children might lie because they’re…
We all lie from time to time, but there are some people who lie compulsively, and they can cause serious harm to themselves as well as the people around them. If you engage in compulsive or pathological lying, the good news is that you can work to change this bad…
Everybody lies from time to time, but it’s important to know how to catch a liar in the act so you can stop them in their tracks when their lies threaten to hurt you. The first trick for doing so is keeping an eye (or ear) out for any inconsistencies;…