Topic: lying

This Year, I’m Going To Stop Lying To My Therapist

For the first time in my non-collegiate adult life, I recently got health care. The first thing I did was book an appointment with a therapist. The second thing I did was request my college medical records, to confirm my timeline of medication and what my dosages were. But they included more information than I’d expected. Like notes from the doctor, which reminded me that when I was 20 years old and seeking medical help and drug therapy for my mental illness (I’m bipolar), I was also lying through my teeth. More »

How To Spot A Liar (It’s Not How You Thought)

Think you know when someone is lying to you? You’re probably wrong, researchers say. More »

The Truth About Lying: The Art Of Deceit Makes Us Happy

The next time you manufacture a lie, whether a little fib, or a colossal corker, don’t beat yourself up about it. Turns out you will probably sleep better at night, live a happier life, and stave off illness. According to a new book Born Liars: Why We Can’t Live Without Deceit by Ian Leslie, lying is the force behind evolution. Odds are, the smartest strategist will succeed and prosper immensely in comparison with less-clever competitors. Lying makes us more reproductively-attractive, gives us balance, and interestingly enough, Leslie says that without them, we are prone to illness, depression, and even reality-induced insanity. Although, popularly frowned upon, I have to agree, and I’m sure my father Wayne Gretzsky, my husband Javier Bardem, and my pet unicorn who likes to dance on rainbows agree as well. Check this poker face. More »

Lie to Your Kids and Feel Good About It

If someone tells you they never lie to their kids, they’re lying. Some truth-stretching is essential in order to spare youngsters from life’s harsh realities, or just make parents’ lives a little easier. Stephen Colbert, host of Comedy Central’s “The … More »