Intentional distortion of the truth (lying) helps some people protect themselves from unpleasant events.
People also lie to gain an advantage or gain benefit.
Lying may be linked to low self-esteem or increased anxiety, writes Psychology Today .
Is it right to cheat?
Cheaters want to protect their feelings or other people in order to maintain communication or harmony in the relationship.
However, lying leads to future conflicts and increased mistrust.
Types of lies
According to psychologists, people use several types of lies:
- white lies, exaggeration, distortion of the truth, self-deception, as well as lying out of fear, pathological lying.
Consequences of lying
As a result of constant lying, a person faces conflicts, loss of trust, and decreased self-esteem.
He begins to feel guilty, which interferes with normal communication.
Psychologists advise those who often lie to resort to psychotherapy to increase self-esteem and confidence.
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