Did some research and it estimates that the average person lies 1 to 2 times a day?! Do you lie that much? I mean, I lie to myself all the time… Some more interesting facts about lying is that men and women lie around the same frequency, a lot of lies happen in the heat of the moment, AND people are more likely to be lied to by someone they know than by a stranger. So we out here lying to each other a few times a day, every day?!?!?!?!? In creative ways like white lies, denial, omission, and some exaggerations here and there for some razzle dazzle. And let’s not forget about the types of liars that one can mix and match to add some extra flair.

Diving into more deceit, the top motivation for lying, both in children and adults, is to avoid punishment. 

Other common reasons are protecting yourself or someone else, getting something you couldn’t get otherwise, maintaining privacy, power over others, getting out of awkward situations, or to save face. Whatever the reason, lies play a big role in our lives, whether we realize it or not. Or even like it or not. 

Knowing all of this information can be helpful yet it changes nothing. People are still going to be lying about something. Whether it’s for good or evil that’s a different story.

Is it necessary though? 

There’s so many variables behind the types of lies and liars. It’s fascinating, complex, and each person has their own motivations and intentions behind them. On one hand, I understand that lying has its place, yet I don’t think it should be used as a way to communicate, especially if it means others can’t make an informed choice, particularly when starting a new relationship with someone. Trying to “keep the peace” may need to be reevaluated. 

Is it the consequences, not knowing how to communicate clearly, the person you are dealing with, control? Don’t people want to hear the truth? Maybe people want to be lied to… Idk anymore.  What kind of liar are you?