Everyone lies sometimes, but there’s a difference between the occasional white lie and someone who can’t stop. Pathological liars don’t just stretch the truth—they build entire realities out of thin ...
Spotting someone who lies pathologically can be tricky, especially when it's someone close or a romantic partner. The consequences of living with a compulsive liar deeply affect trust and emotional ...
Pathological lying, a behaviour characterised by habitually telling lies, without a clear motive or benefit, can be challenging to identify and manage. Handling a pathological liar requires a balanced ...
The question on everyone’s mind this week? Just who did poor Reesa Teesa marry? Last week, Teesa, a TikToker from Atlanta, regaled the internet with an eight-hour tale about her marriage to a man she ...
While occasional white lies are a common aspect of social interaction, pathological lying represents a distinct and often disruptive pattern of behavior. Research in psychology and behavioral studies ...
When I ask people if they have ever met a pathological liar, most say that they have. They report that these people spew falsehoods with no apparent concern for the truth, no obvious gain, no sense of ...
People are quick to recommend the treatment of just stopping a behavior if it is problematic. If you have problems with gambling, alcohol consumption, panic attacks, smoking cigarettes, or overeating, ...