Why Lies Hurt So Much?

Our faith is shattered and the next time around, we find it harder to trust. According to emotion expert Paul Ekman, a lie involves two factors: intent and lack of notification of the other person. In other words, liars make a deliberate choice to fabricate the truth and do not let others know that they are doing this.

Why does it hurt to lie?

Lying quickly erodes that trust, hurting both parties in the process. ... But lies do hurt. By telling a loved one a lie, they will feel betrayed by you and it is this feeling of betrayal that can lead to a breakdown in communication, making them feel even more vulnerable than they already are!

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