Why Do I Keep Lying to My Partner About the Stupidest Little Things?!
About this episode
The episode discusses the various forms of lying in addiction and its impact on relationships.
PBSE, Episode 342—Lying in addiction can take many forms, including outright denial, omission, minimization, exaggeration, deflection, gaslighting, and carefully constructed half-truths. Even when the subject of the lie appears trivial, the impact on a betrayed partner can be enormous because each new deception reinforces the message that reality is still being hidden and that she must remain vigilant to discover the truth. Repeated dishonesty is not merely a bad habit; it can become a form o...
People in this episode
Hosts: Steve Moore, Mark Kastleman
Topics covered
- lying
- addiction
- betrayal
- relationships
- deception
Keywords
- lying
- addiction
- betrayal
- deception
- relationships
- gaslighting
- honesty
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