Chances are you're being lied to multiple times a day. It happens not only at work and with your friends and family, but
in the intimate arena of love and dating, whether it's a first date or someone you are forming an exciting new relationship
with.
Telling lies is a normal part of everyday life. People tell small lies to make themselves more likable or to spare other
people's feelings.
However, it's when the lying gets out of hand that it becomes harmful to a budding relationship. If someone you are
dating repeatedly lies to you for their own personal gain, you need to be aware of it. By becoming a better lie detector,
you can prevent others from taking advantage of you, both literally and emotionally.
Here are eight ways to spot a liar:
1. Eyes aflutter. When people lie, their blink rate tends to go up.
2. The eyes have it. Conventional wisdom says that liars don't look you directly in the eye. And sometimes this is the
case. However, research shows that practiced liars will actually give you more eye contact than people telling the truth!
3. Frankly, my dear. People who lie often feel the need to draw your attention to their trustworthiness. They may preface
statements with words like "honestly," "frankly," and "truthfully." They're also likely to make assertions such as "I would
never lie to you" and "I'm not lying."
4. Cool and casual. Most people expect liars to be nervous, but practiced liars know how to act casual while weaving a
web. They may have their feet up or be slumped down in a chair as the lies flow.
in the intimate arena of love and dating, whether it's a first date or someone you are forming an exciting new relationship
with.
Telling lies is a normal part of everyday life. People tell small lies to make themselves more likable or to spare other
people's feelings.
However, it's when the lying gets out of hand that it becomes harmful to a budding relationship. If someone you are
dating repeatedly lies to you for their own personal gain, you need to be aware of it. By becoming a better lie detector,
you can prevent others from taking advantage of you, both literally and emotionally.
Here are eight ways to spot a liar:
1. Eyes aflutter. When people lie, their blink rate tends to go up.
2. The eyes have it. Conventional wisdom says that liars don't look you directly in the eye. And sometimes this is the
case. However, research shows that practiced liars will actually give you more eye contact than people telling the truth!
3. Frankly, my dear. People who lie often feel the need to draw your attention to their trustworthiness. They may preface
statements with words like "honestly," "frankly," and "truthfully." They're also likely to make assertions such as "I would
never lie to you" and "I'm not lying."
4. Cool and casual. Most people expect liars to be nervous, but practiced liars know how to act casual while weaving a
web. They may have their feet up or be slumped down in a chair as the lies flow.