Why Are Some People Natural Born Liars?

Excessive lying can be the result of mental health issues, but sometimes a person simply likes to lie.

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When it comes to telling the truth, are you just as bad as Pinocchio? You may think the question doesn’t apply to you, but maybe to someone you know. Perhaps you just find it hard to admit the truth, because in reality, we all lie.

You know how it is when someone backs you into a corner and forces you to confess. Your adrenaline starts to flow; your heart starts to pound, and before you know it, a lie falls out of your mouth.

Fight, Flight or Lie

They say that whenever people are confronted, our first instincts are either fight, or flight. Personally, I’ve noticed another response in people, and that is to respond with a lie.

Most of the time, it is not even planned, but like Pinocchio, some folks can’t seem to help themselves. When faced with telling the truth, they decide to lie instead.

For those of us who fall into this category, for the most part, it’s considered normal behavior. But other individuals who are a little more extreme, may be dealing with a serious lying disorder.