Why Do People Lie?
Why do people lie?
Do you dislike people who lie? Why do you dislike being lied to? It is a matter of trust. There is really nothing more sacred in a relationship than trust for one another. We all lie from time to time. It is almost reasonable to say that lying is an instinct because even young children lie without realizing it. Being lied to is frustrating and it breaks a bond of trust between two people, causing problems in their relationship. Why do people lie? For self-defense, to spare feelings, to protect feelings, to keep a secret, to present a good image, to be liked, to manipulate a person, and to keep a person’s trust
Some people lie because they want to protect themselves. They may be afraid of a certain situation or conflict. Children lie so they do not get in trouble. They want to avoid the consequences and or punishment for what they had done. Teenagers and adults also do the same. People who lie know they have done something that will anger or disappoint another person. I lie to my mother about the cost of my clothes or shoes. My brother often lies about a buddy he was going to hang out with. These lies are said to get away from punishment or to avoid a fight. A person who lies may not have done anything wrong, but would rather not have to give reason for or explain to that other person to save the fighting.
Other people who lie do so with good intentions. These kinds of lies are called “white lies”. This lie is told to avoid causing someone else pain. One example of a common white lie is "That dress looks great on you”. To some people, a white lie is nothing more than just an excuse. Keeping someone from being hurt means ignoring the truth and no damage comes from the lie. While some people who lie want to protect the feelings of others and spare someone else pain or hurt, many people lie to protect their own feelings, self-esteem, self-confidence, or other personal emotion. A woman who says, "I didn't want that job anyway," when she
Do you dislike people who lie? Why do you dislike being lied to? It is a matter of trust. There is really nothing more sacred in a relationship than trust for one another. We all lie from time to time. It is almost reasonable to say that lying is an instinct because even young children lie without realizing it. Being lied to is frustrating and it breaks a bond of trust between two people, causing problems in their relationship. Why do people lie? For self-defense, to spare feelings, to protect feelings, to keep a secret, to present a good image, to be liked, to manipulate a person, and to keep a person’s trust
Some people lie because they want to protect themselves. They may be afraid of a certain situation or conflict. Children lie so they do not get in trouble. They want to avoid the consequences and or punishment for what they had done. Teenagers and adults also do the same. People who lie know they have done something that will anger or disappoint another person. I lie to my mother about the cost of my clothes or shoes. My brother often lies about a buddy he was going to hang out with. These lies are said to get away from punishment or to avoid a fight. A person who lies may not have done anything wrong, but would rather not have to give reason for or explain to that other person to save the fighting.
Other people who lie do so with good intentions. These kinds of lies are called “white lies”. This lie is told to avoid causing someone else pain. One example of a common white lie is "That dress looks great on you”. To some people, a white lie is nothing more than just an excuse. Keeping someone from being hurt means ignoring the truth and no damage comes from the lie. While some people who lie want to protect the feelings of others and spare someone else pain or hurt, many people lie to protect their own feelings, self-esteem, self-confidence, or other personal emotion. A woman who says, "I didn't want that job anyway," when she