Everyone has told a lie. People deal with hundreds of lies every day, but most of them are harmless. Unfortunately, some people make a habit of lying and for no real good reason at all. This is known as compulsive lying.

You may also hear it called pathological lying. Compulsive and pathological lying are often used interchangeably, but they do have differences. One noteworthy difference is that pathological liars have ulterior motives, while compulsive liars don’t maliciously intend to deceive. Pathological liars lie to gain something or to cover up bad behavior. Compulsive liars lie out of habit or to make themselves look better.

Neither type is good, but let’s talk about compulsive liars here. Continue reading →

It’s frustrating to be lied to, not only once but most of the time. Some lies are harmless and may even be necessary, but when lying becomes compulsive, it’s a different story. It can be difficult to deal with a compulsive liar, but if you’re willing to help someone you know, there are ways compulsive liars can overcome their bad habits.

Compulsive liars lie out of habit, usually for no apparent reason, often not even for their personal gain. Lying has become such a habit that it becomes more comfortable for them to tell lies than truths.

What You Can Do

Here are some ways you can deal with a compulsive liar: Continue reading →