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Originally Posted by sarahsweets
I tend to lump it all into dishonesty. I dont like it. Yes lies happen and one could argue for valid reasons sometimes (planning a surprise party) But I believe in lying by omission, secretive behaviors associated with shame and of course guilt. Lying for no reason concerns me more than lying to get out of trouble or out of fear. We are humans with a flight or fight response. No one wants to be in "trouble" so its almost a gut reaction to want to lie and smooth it out. But people who lie icessantly about their lives, tell stories, big talkers- no thanks.
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Totally agree with you. Especially when these lies are used to manipulate others.
It seems to me, Berh’s mother didn’t lie with the purpose to manipulate but as a way to compensate emotional or identity gaps. Not sure.