![]() They act very defensively when you question their statements. ![]() They add exaggerations to every sentence.For example, saying “I brushed my teeth today,” when they didn’t. They lie about even the smallest things.They usually aren’t smart enough to keep track of so many lies (who would be?). ![]() Obviously, they will contradict what they say. It’s another excuse tool for their behavior.Ħ. This can come in especially useful when caught in a lie, for example, they can claim that they have been sick, or that there’s some mysteriously “illness” that has them all stressed out. Their loyalty is fleeting, and because they are insecure people, they will find solace in confiding to whomever is in their favor at the moment.ĥ. They will not only tell others, but they will embellish to make you look worse. Because these people don’t value honesty, a lot of times they will not value loyalty. If you call them on a lie and they are backed into a corner, they will act very defensively and say ugly things (most likely but depends on personality), but they may eventually start to act like, “Well, what’s the difference? You’re making a big deal out of nothing!” (again, to refocus the conversation to your wrongdoing instead of theirs).Ĥ. They don’t value the truth, especially if they don’t see it as hurting anyone. They “construct” a reality around themselves. It’s threatening their fantasy of themselves, so they would rather argue with you and bring out the sharp knives than admit that there’s anything wrong with them.ģ. If you try to confront an individual like this, no matter how lovingly and well-intentioned you might be - this will probably not be effective. You will never top them in their own mind, because they have a concerted need to be better than everyone else. Whatever you do, this person can do it better. Exaggerates things that are ridiculous.Ģ. Some characteristics of Compulsive/Pathological Liars:ġ. The terms Pathological Liar, Habitual Liar and Chronic Liar are often used to refer to a Compulsive Liar. For the most part, compulsive liars are not overly manipulative and cunning (unlike sociopaths), rather they simply lie out of habit - an automatic response which is hard to break and one that takes its toll on a relationship. Compulsive lying is usually thought to develop in early childhood, due to being placed in an environment where lying was necessary. For a compulsive liar, telling the truth is very awkward and uncomfortable while lying feels right. Compulsive liars bend the truth about everything, large and small. Lying is their normal and reflexive way of responding to questions. Sociopaths are often charming and charismatic, but they use their talented social skills in manipulative and self-centered ways.įor an interesting read, see ’ lovefraud’.Ī compulsive liar is defined as someone who lies out of habit. Sociopaths have little regard or respect for the rights and feelings of others. ![]() A sociopath is often goal-oriented (i.e., lying is focused - it is done to get one’s way). A sociopath is typically defined as someone who lies incessantly to get their way and does so with little concern for others. ![]()
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