Dishonesty Vs. Myself

What are the side effects of a lie? There are a great many answers that come to mind. Most would not consider them desirable. Selecting the correct one would depend greatly on the situation, and can vary wildly. Some examples would be emotional pain, broken trust, and even bodily harm in extreme cases. No doubt there are some who would say that the right lie could potentially spare someone from such things. It is obviously very difficult to properly determine how a lie affects another, because we do not have their perspective.

Therefore examine the way the speaker is affected after telling a lie. For myself it can cause personal shame, loss of self worth, and a gnawing anxiety about being discovered. Additionally each successful lie can cause the next to become less difficult. Eventually one might cease to even consider the decision, developing an ability to create a passable lie almost instantaneously. Yet when they see a possible need for one that is exceptional then like a brick mason they ensure every detail is carefully layered. Lastly there is an intrinsic complication that combines them all redoubling the damage. A perpetual cycle the person enters willingly. In order to cover up one lie it most often requires them to create another. While a neglected conscience withers away in the dark.

For a person to torment themselves in such a way without being irreversibly changed is impossible. After a certain length of time has passed the person they were before would be incapable of recognizing what they’ve become. Having thought the matter over to some degree it is undeniable that the best possible outcomes stem from the decision to abstain.