Why is He Always Lying? Maybe He’s a Narcissist.
11 Ways Narcissists Lie to You
Narcissists are pathological liars. They do not have a sense of self. Because they don’t have a sense of self, they see themselves as the character they want to be in the movie of their life. They play their role well, but it’s not innocent.
Chronic lying undermines the other person’s ability to make choices, which is all about power and control.
Like you, I’m all about empowerment and don’t want to give away my power, control, or decision-making. The best way to avoid this is by learning to recognize the lies. Knowledge is power. The second is by realizing the narcissist is not going to change. Sharing your feelings about your shaken trust in them will not work. Telling them they can trust you enough to be honest will not work. Threatening to leave if they lie again will not stop the behavior.
I still sometimes struggle with this one. Like you, I want the best for everyone. I want them to see the damage they’re leaving in their wake. Trust me now. It won’t happen.
11 lies narcissists tell
#1 They tell small, seemingly inconsequential lies. They lie about things that no one would lie about, things that don’t really matter. They leave you feeling very confused, almost like you can’t…
