A lie is a false statement made with the intention of to deceive the other. Being everywhere, in different ways, it is common to wonder why people lie, what are the reasons that lead someone to lie and if all the lies are even for negative reasons.
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Main reasons for lying
Let those who never lied or thought about telling a lie throw the first stone. Even if it's for a good reason, the truth is that lying is part of life in society and, in many cases, it can be good. Want an example? Talking to a child Santa Claus exist.
Thinking about it, we brought a list of the main reasons why someone lies. See if you can relate to some and if you've lied for the same reasons.
- Avoiding judgment or feeling ashamed
- avoid punishment
- To protect yourself from retaliation
- get rewards
- Impulsivity and carelessness
- Take pleasure in deceiving others
- For no apparent reason, just because you like it – compulsive lying
- Keep personal information confidential
- Present yourself positively and impress others
- To make yourself or others happy
- To protect other people
As you can see, most lies happen for selfish reasons. They are the ones we count on to protect ourselves, because we feel special pleasure in deceiving and deceiving, as well as to avoid punishment, such as hiding a betrayal from a spouse or friend.
The last two reasons on the list are other-oriented lies. It's not that they are more acceptable, but they don't happen for selfish reasons.
Because lying is something negative, some people wonder if there is any relationship between lying and personality.
And the truth is that those with a higher level of anxiety, to avoid unpleasant situations, tend to lie more often. The same occurs with people who take thoughtless actions, with a low level of conscientiousness.
So, be aware of the main aspects of the personality of those you interact with to detect possible lies. But remember: Most of the reasons for lying are listed above.