Can A Pathological Liar Love Someone?

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Can you lie to someone you love? Everyone tells lies during their lifetime, so

it is definitely possible to lie to someone you love

. However, when most people tell a lie, they’ll normally feel guilty about it after. This is especially true when it’s a person they love.

Do pathological liars have feelings?

Researchers argue that while pathological lying may, in theory, occur in people with APD, those with this condition

often lie for personal gain or pleasure

. A person with BPD or NPD may lie to distort reality into something that fits with the emotions that they are feeling, rather than the facts.

Is it OK to date a pathological liar?


It’s entirely possible to date a pathological liar and never even know

. Pathological lying (or Pseudologia Fantastica in psychiatric terms) is a tendency to habitually lie for no apparent reason.

How do you end a pathological liar relationship?

  1. Don’t lose your temper. As frustrating as it may be, it’s important not to let your anger get the better of you when confronting a pathological liar. …
  2. Expect denial. …
  3. Remember that it’s not about you. …
  4. Be supportive. …
  5. Don’t engage them. …
  6. Suggest medical help.

What is it like to date a pathological liar?

Research shows there are traits of pathological liars; these may be signs you’re dating a liar.

The person may make up complex stories even if there is no clear benefit or motive

. They may tend to portray themselves as a victim or a hero, looking for admiration or sympathy.

What are the signs of a compulsive liar?

Some of the symptoms of a pathological liar are:

they lie to gain something, they exaggerate things, they keep on changing their stories, and they live in a false sense of ‘reality

. ‘ If confronted, they act defensive and never admit that they are liars. Lastly, they hold no value for truth.

What are the 5 signs that someone is lying?

  • They touch their face, mouth or throat. This subconscious body language may indicate that someone is lying to you. …
  • They repeat themselves. …
  • They pause before answering. …
  • They look toward the door. …
  • They don’t blink.

Can a liar ever be trusted?

Therefore, it’s impossible to truly love him or trust his love for you.

He’s a liar, and liars can’t be trusted

. Sadly, some people are so horribly uncomfortable with what lies beneath the surface that they alter reality. They get so used to lying and shading the truth that even they begin to believe their own lies.

How do I stop loving a liar?

  1. Educate Yourself.
  2. Start Small. When you’re having a conversation with a chronic liar, don’t immediately confront them about huge lies they have told in the past. …
  3. Offer Help. …
  4. Be Patient.
  5. Take Note. …
  6. Remember the Love. …
  7. Ignore Them. …
  8. Confront the Pattern.

Can a liar ever change?

You can’t always change the behavior of a liar, but

you can change how you feel and react to them

. Once you learn to change your emotions about a situation you begin to see a lot more options. If you are honest with the situation you will realize that your happiness is more important than their behavior anyways.

Why does he keep lying?

Why do men lie? Ultimately, men lie

because they believe it is a way to protect women

(and themselves). … When he lies to you, it means he’s aware that the truth about something he’s done or hasn’t done, something he’s thinking about doing, or something he feels has the potential to break you and your relationship.

Why you should break up with a liar?

Why They’re Toxic: Simply put,

habitual liars leave no room for trust in their relationships

. They’re basically trust-zappers. So if you’re continually catching someone in lies, don’t start lying to yourself by thinking his/her behavior isn’t that bad. It is bad — and you don’t have to put up with it.

What drives a narcissist insane?

The thing that drives a narcissist crazy is

the lack of control and the lack of a fight

. The less you fight back, the less power you can give them over you, the better,” she says. And because they never think they’re wrong, they never apologize. About anything.

Do narcissists know they are hurting you?

Some may learn to be self-aware in time, and

learn to notice when they are hurting you

. But this still doesn’t guarantee they will care. “Narcissists are primed to be abusive because they’re so hypersensitive, and they don’t have empathy, and they don’t have object constancy,” Greenberg said.

What happens when you stand up to a narcissist?

If you stand up to someone with a narcissistic personality, you can

expect them to respond

. Once you speak up and set boundaries, they may come back with some demands of their own. They may also try to manipulate you into feeling guilty or believing that you’re the one being unreasonable and controlling.

Maria LaPaige
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Maria LaPaige
Maria is a parenting expert and mother of three. She has written several books on parenting and child development, and has been featured in various parenting magazines. Maria's practical approach to family life has helped many parents navigate the ups and downs of raising children.