Why people lie in a relationship? (6 posts)
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- Posted 11 months ago
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What are the reasons people lie in a relationship?
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Fear of being punished, humiliated or rejected make some people to lie in a relationship.
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Lying seems like a temporary solution when the truth is harder to handle. Lack of trust in a relationship can also prompt a person to lie
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People lie in a relationship to gain acceptance and appreciation of the other person.
Fear can also cause a person to lie. People are afraid what would happen if they divulge the truth
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Lying is mostly done to protect the self-esteem. It is also done to avoid judgment, fear etc.
Some people are into the habit of lying for petty reasons
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People lie sometimes with good intentions, when they do not want to hurt their loved ones. But lying can lead to lack of trust and should be avoided
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Lack of courage, lack of ability to handle unexpected situations or events or lack of problem solving ability makes people to lie.
