Lying is often seen as the ultimate betrayal in a relationship, but the most destructive lies are not always the obvious ones. These subtle, insidious deceptions can slowly erode the foundation of ...

I am in my 70s and always tried to be the wife he wanted. I am broken and cannot seem to move on. He was the love of my life, ...

Lying can also impact communication in a relationship. When one partner lies, it can make it harder for the other partner to express themselves honestly or to trust what their partner is saying.

An online study called the Lies Lovers Tell Survey asked men and women about lying tendencies in romantic relationships. Results from over 16,000 people to date suggest that people lie to their ...

From an evolutionary standpoint, lying helped our ancestors survive. In competitive social environments, the ability to ...

Frequent lying in a relationship can indicate deeper issues and harm the trust between partners. Signs of lying include lack of eye contact, defensiveness, sweating, slow talking, and topic avoidance.

Those little red flags that, if they are ignored, can grow into big behaviors, behaviors that are unacceptable in any ...

But there is a difference between telling a partner you enjoyed their cooking so you don’t hurt their feelings, and the kind of lies that seriously undermine your relationship: lies about fidelity or ...

While some lying is normal, and can serve as a way to keep the peace or avoid hurting the other person’s feelings, trying to cover up actions or telling repeated lies can undermine a relationship.