Why Do We Lie? A Conversation Worth Revisiting
Driving home from work today, Say My Name by Destiny’s Child played on the radio, and instantly, I was taken back to a conversation I had years ago with a past partner. We were talking about why people in relationships lie—not just the little white lies, like when someone asks, “Do I look good in this?” and you suddenly develop expert-level acting skills to avoid World War III. You know the outfit—the one that should’ve been donated to Goodwill three years ago, but for some reason, it still has a front-row seat in the closet. We weren’t talking about those harmless, keep-the-peace lies.
We were diving into something deeper—the real reasons people choose to hide, bend, or conveniently leave out the truth. Is it always outright deception, or is it just selective storytelling?
It was one of those rare, open, and honest discussions—the kind where no one was trying to be right, and honesty was seen as a gift rather than something to be thrown back in someone’s face later. We were just exploring why. And today, instead of just sharing my thoughts, I want to hear yours.
So, I’m turning this into a conversation. I’ve put together a short survey to hear what you think. Why do people lie? Do men and women have different motivations? I’d love to know your perspective. Drop your thoughts in the survey below, and let’s dive into this together.
