1. They feel guilt and/or shame.
2. They are afraid of the consequences of telling the truth.
3. They feel compelled to cast themselves in a more favorable light.
4. It is a “white lie” to make someone else feel better and has no malice in it.
5. They are manipulative sociopaths or narcissists and enjoy the power that comes from deliberately deceiving and making fools out of other people.
6. They are politicians or secret agents or parents or are in some other situation where it appears to them that the ends justify the means.
.......I wish more people understood...
I. Just. Dont. Care!!!! Lying to cast yourself in a more favorable light will NEVER work with me....it pushes me away and once I'm done I'm done....
Friends.....family....people who claim to be my friends or care about me. If you care, don't lie....I WILL find out....and no, I wont tell you....but you'll know I know.
-end rant
