8 Psychological Effects of Being Lied to (and Why People Lie) We suffer the psychological effects of being lied to no matter what the lie is 1 You lose trust Trust, whether intimate or professional, is crucial to maintaining any relationship Catching someone out in a lie erodes that trust You may forgive them once, even twice However, if it becomes habitual, it slowly changes the relationship
I have lied to my friends so so much for so long and I dont . . . I have lied to my friends about my past, my history, my parents talking about insane things that have happened to me, talking about how I have severe mental illnesses that I don't have, just lying for no reason
The Psychology of Lying and What To Do When You Feel Lied To So what do we do when we catch our partner (or best friend) in a lie? You feel lied to Now what? Take this 9 step method to get grounded again Communicate Openly: talk about how receiving this lie felt like in your body Be vulnerable and open about how it has impacted you
Psychological Effects of Being Lied To: Impact Revealed In some cultures, certain types of lies (like white lies to save face) might be more socially acceptable than in others Your social circle and the norms within it can also shape your response to deception If you’re in an environment where honesty is highly valued, a lie might feel like a more significant betrayal
4 Ways To Tell You Are Being Lied To - Psychology Today How can you tell if you are around someone who is compulsive about lying? Here are four ways to identify a pathological liar: 1 This person always seems to have elaborate and dramatic stories