Some of the most common reasons for lying are that we want other people to like us and we don’t want to make them feel bad.Illustration: Angelica Alzona/Guardian Design; Images via CSA Images/blackred ...

At the end of the day we are only as good as our word. Honesty and integrity are the cornerstones of our character. “Honesty ...

You’re not a bad parent if you’ve told your kid a little lie. (Photo Illustration: Yahoo News, photo: Getty Images) Let’s be real: We’ve all done it. “The park is closed.” “The tablet is broken.” ...

If you’ve ever left a date because a nonexistent relative suddenly “fell sick,” you’ve told a white lie. Sometimes, telling a fib to protect yourself while being mindful of others’ feelings makes ...

If a man "just wants to talk," he will invite you to have coffee with him in the morning or lunch in the afternoon. But if a ...

AND ATHLETIC PEOPLE. FIVE ON YOUR MENTAL HEALTH TONIGHT TELLING A LIE TO YOUR CHILD. IS THERE EVER A GOOD REASON TO DO THAT? JOINING US NOW IS DOCTOR ERICA LEE, A PSYCHOLOGIST AT BOSTON CHILDREN’S ...

Almost every parent tells their kid little lies. Stories about Santa and the tooth fairy spark excitement and joy. But not all fibs have a positive effect. I'm a psychologist who's spent over 20 years ...

While breaking eye contact is not a real indicator of lying, liars will often avoid looking people in the eye. However, if ...

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“My child is always telling lies. It started at a young age and it has just gotten worse over time. Why is this happening? Is it common among adoptees? What should I do?” I frequently receive messages ...

“We’re out of cookies.” “The remote is broken — guess we can’t watch TV.” “Whoops, the pool is closed today.” Many parents end up telling the occasional white lie to their kid — often out of ...