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 ...

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 ...

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“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 ...

There's nothing wrong with not trusting everything the government says or does, but we can't trust anything this one says.

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 ...

Children need a safe and peaceful environment to thrive, but not all children have that. Imagine growing up in a chaotic home environment. If your mom lied about your childhood and pretended that it ...

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 ...

“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 ...