Comments on: Why People Lie So Damn Much

By: Monie

Monie — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 17:37:55 +0000

This post really resonated with me. I find myself lying about things because I am a people pleaser and can’t stand the thought of someone being: angry/offended/disappointed/frustrated/disagreeable with me, so I lie. After reading your post I began to realize that I am a grown-up dammit!!! It’s time to be honest with myself and others because I am tired of sabotaging my self-improvement journey. Kudos for this post!!

By: Victoria

Victoria — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 23:45:53 +0000

“…..the benefits of having my trust and she fully understands that restoring lost trust is one of the hardest tasks imaginable. I tell her to always ask herself if the lie is worth destroying the trust and faith of someone you love.”

That’s IT!! Right there… You said it perfectly!!

Trust and faith are tough enough to build; to rebuild? almost impossible!!

Thank You for a wonderfilled article!!

By: NeaJ

NeaJ — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 02:34:13 +0000

I agree Billy. We all have the choice to take the high road–face the truth instead of covering it up. The cover up doesn’t change anything. It just allows the underlying issue to quietly fester and grow.

By: NeaJ

NeaJ — Sun, 04 Jul 2010 22:56:52 +0000

It is indeed interesting that this is something we have so much trouble with–just being completely honest. It is as if lying has become second nature to most people. I’m so glad to hear that you’re joining me on the challenge. There haven’t been many people who’ve agreed to even give it a shot. Love to you dear Sibyl.

By: NeaJ

NeaJ — Sun, 04 Jul 2010 22:53:45 +0000

What a strangely interesting quote. Thanks for sharing.

By: NeaJ

NeaJ — Sun, 04 Jul 2010 22:48:16 +0000

Great point Mark Lying is just another bad habit and it takes work to overcome the tendency. Thanks for your comment.

By: Sibyl - alternaview

Sibyl - alternaview — Sun, 04 Jul 2010 11:13:16 +0000

Nea: Great post. I am in on the challenge. I couldn’t agree more with you that it is so important to be able to be honest with yourself and people. It is interesting that this is something so many people have challenges doing. I think though if you approach things with honesty and a sincere desire to always be truthful, you really open yourself up to living in the most amazing ways. Great post.

By: Billy

Billy — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 09:26:46 +0000

Personally, I see it as behind every lie, or almost everyone is something the individual doesn’t like or wants to change. And that could be from something physcial like weight or maybe pride of being proved wrong. So a cover up.

By: Abubakar Jamil

Abubakar Jamil — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 15:16:59 +0000

Quite a question indeed and an interesting take on the subject Nea.

Reminds me of a quote from Samuel Butler, “I do not mind lying but I hate inaccuracy.”

By: Mark Smith

Mark Smith — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 06:44:05 +0000

I lie whenever I feel cornered and I don’t have anywhere to go to but lie. LOL I do think it is a habit already that has been passed from generation to generation.