that person and never be trusted by them again.” According to a 2008 Psychcentral article, therapist Tamara Hill said that many parents of her former clients asked: “Why don’t they just tell me the truth? Why is that so hard!?” She explained that “as difficult as it is to believe, it is not that easy for the liar to divulge the truth. The liar lacks the ability to consider what you might feel in response to their lie (which is empathy).”
3. They won’t break face when their lies are uncovered
According to Psychology Today, most pathological liars actually ultimately come to believe their own lies, so it’s easy for them to maintain their composure even when it seems like their deceit is about to be uncovered. This lack of emotion makes their lies more believable, which only further confuses the person(s) on the other side of the untruths.
A person who has normal levels of empathy and concern for others will often show relief when the topic being discussed is changed if they’re lying. For example, if someone told you that they had a heart murmur and experienced a list of physical ailments as a result, you would naturally ask follow-up questions to get a better understanding of their condition. If you change the topic at the point when the person displays discomfort in response to your questions, the person relaxes because they are aware of the consequences of their lying.
4. In fact, they’ll seem very laid back when lying
Believe it or not, liars do not always have bells to tip you off when they’re trying to deceive you. It’s been found that most pathological liars give direct contact, seem relaxed or “laid back” and may appear very sociable…charismatic even. But, one sign to look for is eye contact that feels almost piercing, unyielding. Some sociopaths have learned how to fool people with direct eye contact, sociable smiles and wit. Trust your gut and good judgment.
5. No brainer, but they’re manipulative
At some point in their lives, pathological liars learned how to become a “pro” at manipulating. They know everything to …