by Taylor Bennett | Oct 29, 2019 | Lying
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...
by Taylor Bennett | Feb 22, 2019 | Counseling News, Lying, Mental Health, Trust
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,...
by Taylor Bennett | Feb 21, 2019 | Counseling News, Lying, Trust
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,...
by Taylor Bennett | Feb 19, 2019 | Counseling News, Life, Lying, Mental Health, Trust
We all lie from time to time, but there are some people who make a habit of it—these are compulsive liars, and they can cause serious harm to themselves as well as the people around them.If you’re a compulsive or pathological liar, the good news is that you can work...
