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Pathological Liar: 7 Clear, Dangerous Signs You’re Dating One

28 February 2023 · 8 min read
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Sign 1: They are too confident…

It may seem like that. But there is a fine line between cocky and confident, and liars generally cross it way more often than they think. And most of them end up crossing it, and they are so cocky, no one can even come close to the pedestal they have put themselves on.

Cocky people have to be the toughest in the room, the best at all the games, the ones who know everything about any topic, and they will argue with you about it too! However, while this is what they try to emulate for everyone, the reality is that they are the most insecure people in the room; they probably hate themselves too!

Yet, if you are with someone who is always boasting about themselves and no one knows better than they do, it may be that they are a liar!

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76 responses to “Pathological Liar: 7 Clear, Dangerous Signs You’re Dating One”

  1. David Woods says:
    5 March 2023 at 20:40

    I am a 71 year old widower who met a lady a little over 2 years ago who was not only a pathological lier, but also a 67 year old female sex addict. Little did I know that before I entered a relationship with her, she had slept with at least 10 other men prior to myself in a two year span. But for some reason, she wanted a ‘longer’ relationship this time, so she lied, deceived, and manipulated me into falling in love with her over an eight month period, to the point where she accepted my proposal of marriage. She was not only a great lier, but also a great actress. She had me hook, line, and sinker. And she had nearly all seven of these characteristics. I was so mesmerized by her fake love, I failed to recognize any of these signs, so I ended up having my heart broken into a million pieces. Sure wish I had learned about these signs two years earlier.

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    • Bruce Kellar says:
      8 March 2023 at 21:08

      That happened to most men, women are pathological and hopeless liars.

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      • Shaya says:
        6 April 2023 at 10:32

        It’s men who are the liars. Women just mirror your toxic behaviors.

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        • Amy says:
          6 April 2023 at 18:46

          I don’t think you’re taking responsibility for your our other women’s actions. Women lie too. Please don’t pretend that you’re innocent of lying. Everyone lies even me and you.

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        • Chasing fools says:
          8 April 2023 at 03:00

          And this is why men are starting to speak out. Too many wmn with toxic mindsets and sympathetic public to boost the bs they spread.

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        • The Hunter says:
          22 July 2023 at 03:07

          Noooooooo! Women lie about everything. From age to makeup to body types. Makeup and body altering clothing are the two most common lies followed by hair dying to hide age.
          Lol!

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          • Shar McIlhargey says:
            16 March 2024 at 14:08

            Are you saying that men don’t do these things too? Shoe lifts? Wash-in gray concealer? Cosmetic surgery? Hair transplants? Tailored clothing?

        • Gil says:
          22 July 2023 at 06:43

          And mastered it apparently

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        • CLARA says:
          22 July 2023 at 09:39

          You got that right!

          Reply
        • Shawn says:
          11 December 2023 at 18:05

          roflmao !

          Reply
        • Boyd J Fischbach says:
          17 October 2024 at 20:30

          Not true !!!

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        • cee says:
          11 January 2025 at 14:53

          both — w0men better @ it !!!

          Reply
        • Frannie says:
          14 January 2025 at 16:53

          Men ARE the LIARS for sure. I’ve worked sales jobs, where men took pleasure in lying to unsuspecting clients for no reason whatsoever, but the thrill of it.

          Reply
        • Trevor Lewis says:
          21 January 2025 at 04:26

          Shaya. just stop lying. Your response is that of a typical, pathological liar

          Reply
        • Cire says:
          21 January 2025 at 20:16

          You’re a psycho! Both sexes lie! Who hurt you??????? You need help, therapy and medication.

          Reply
      • Linda Devera says:
        6 April 2023 at 10:51

        From my experience most men are liars as well as women. Not all men and not all women are liars.

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      • Rachelle Krasauskas says:
        6 April 2023 at 15:27

        Men are as well
        Just saying
        When you ask a woman for her hand in marriage and LIE to get that hand…yeah

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      • Brownsugar says:
        6 April 2023 at 19:46

        Speaker as a man; or are you speaking from a woman 😎

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      • Erin says:
        7 April 2023 at 18:22

        🤡

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      • Donna Ahlstrand says:
        18 April 2023 at 02:09

        I as a woman will agree that woman lie. But as do men.
        Idk if my husband of 4 years is a liar or just delusional. I didn’t know him for Long before we got married. But his time line on things he says and where he is at know dont match up… he’s not hurtful or hateful. Comes home after work doesn’t run around no drinking or drugs. He lives in someone else’s life. Me I am open and I am who I am like me or not idc. But he seems to always wants to be a 1 upper.
        So what does that make him? A pathalocal liar , or what ? Idk just asking

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        • Jet says:
          27 July 2023 at 18:23

          He sounds like my ex-boyfriend. He lies ALL the time, even when I show him his own receipt with the time and date that DOESN’T match with what lie he just told me. They are BOTH asses.

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      • Frann Marple says:
        21 July 2023 at 14:33

        Some are yes, but there are good ladies out there. They are not found in bars

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        • Gloria says:
          17 March 2024 at 07:43

          Amen same goes for men.

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      • CLARA says:
        22 July 2023 at 09:37

        That’s not fair to say since there are many good hearted and honest women out there. Maybe you are looking in the wrong places.

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      • Dawn says:
        11 December 2023 at 19:01

        My sister lies about everything and my Ex lied about so many things. So I think it is both men and women. I would like a companion but am afraid I will be lied to or manipulated. I know there are many men who don’t lie but I don’t know where to find them.

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      • Let says:
        12 December 2023 at 14:24

        Dear Bruce. I believe anyone can lie. When I was about to celebrate my 40th anniversary. It was supposed to be a big milestone. Instead I got a confession that tore my heart out of my body. My husband came and confes ed to me That he was having an affair for the past years. He wasn’t dating. She was going to a Massage parlor.. Where he was approached by an asian woman. He could have said no. Hey did A few times according to him.. After that he gave in. So every time he went to have a massage he had sex with this woman. In the massage parlor. He confessed to me that 1 day she wasn’t there and she had left instructions with one of her friends that in case he came in she. Was to fill her spot. So these 2 women. Took turns on and off with my husband for two years. I knew immediately that he was cheating.. Because he changed towards me.. I just couldn’t ever find out who he was doing it with. He would disappear for a long time and turn off his phone. In just tell me he was getting a massage. It is one of the biggest lies that he has ever told me. This man was supposed to be my best friend. We should have been able to tell each other anything.. He finally couldn’t take it anymore. And he confessed to me. In The two years that I felt the distance between us. And that I had lost my best friend. I thought I would feel better when he would finally confess. But it didn’t feel any better. In fact it destroyed me. I could not understand how a man that I love so much could dosomething like that to me. The. Answer to your question?. Yes I believe both females and males are just as guilty in lying.. This has been a very hard journey for me. We chose to work on the marriage. Somebody told me that The hardest thing to do is walk away. That is a lie. The easiest thing to do was walk away. But I chose to stay and fight for my marriage. We have been through a lot of counseling.. And have turned to God.. We do a lot of praying. Many things have changed between us. Most of them for the good. My first year I thought I was going to die From the pain that I felt.. It was the worst pain that I have ever felt in my entire life.. Many times I wanted to run away.. And I did. But somehow or another god would talk me into coming back. The relationship has gotten a lot better. We’ve done a lot of things different now.. But every now and then that pang of insecurity will hit. I’m sharing this story with you because believe it or not God told me to.. Both sexes Are more than capable of lying. The trick is to try not to do what the world tells you to do. God bless you.

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        • Akua says:
          14 March 2024 at 13:24

          Very encouraging experience. God is good all the time. No one is perfect. It’s good you forgave him at the same time be watchful. God bless you and let God be the centerpiece of your marriage.

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        • Ms b says:
          14 March 2024 at 14:38

          I can relate but as long as they know that they are going to get a slap on the wrist. They may do it again. The first time my guy cheated. I’m gonna say the first time I paid attention. It was two years I continued to put in 100 percent to the relationship but once that trust is lost it’s hard to be comfortable with the daily living because you will always wonder. Don’t worry because we do get fed up after two years.

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        • SCOTT D LIJON says:
          24 January 2025 at 18:19

          Sorry, honey, but if I get cheated on it’s over, because trust is gone. I just dont understand why women take back men who cheat, forgive them yes, take them back, no. As for God, the right person will come into your life.

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      • Karen says:
        13 January 2025 at 14:36

        Not all women. I’m honest to a fault

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      • Susan says:
        21 January 2025 at 02:14

        Generalizing all women are liars is not true. You really have some problems, hope you get them fixed soon.

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      • CJ Montague says:
        21 January 2025 at 13:12

        Men are Too!!!!

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      • Rose Jensen says:
        22 January 2025 at 05:04

        It’s sad that you feel that way about women. We are not all like that. You just haven’t met the right one. I mean, there are a lot of lying men out there, especially the scammers.

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    • Thomas Jay Paul says:
      9 March 2023 at 18:45

      David Wood? My old friend ! Tom Paul here. Excuse me if you are not one of my best lifetime friends….

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    • Aliyanna says:
      6 April 2023 at 08:30

      how about adding one more to the list….a narcissist. The folks are usually like diamonds…..multi-faceted. How come I know…..cuz I married one!!! SSDD. You are lucky you got out.

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    • James Wheaton says:
      21 July 2023 at 15:38

      Listen to all the men haters?

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    • Diane says:
      16 October 2024 at 19:18

      So sorry that happened to you. Liars can be both men and women you just need to be aware.

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    • Bj says:
      17 October 2024 at 20:41

      I went through everything you had happen but after a year she turned down my request to marry. She lied to me constantly saying she loved me and would forever. Luckily I got my family heirlooms ( Great grandma and grandma’s) diamond rings. Then one day with out warning she blocked every way I could get in touch with her. Then she was on to the next guy that she was screwing the same time as me. I wasted almost 3 yrs. with her and I was 70 when she dumped me. I was devastated for almost a year and found out alot more about her. She screwed over many me !

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    • Charis says:
      20 January 2025 at 16:38

      Sorry you met a narcissistic pathological liar at this time in your life. The same thing happened to me but I didn’t marry him.

      Reply
  2. Christine Scaramuzzo says:
    6 March 2023 at 01:05

    This is so true! The guy I dated totally messed with my mind and even got to the point of mental abuse! I couldn’t believe how gullible I was (and hopefully )will never be again…I feel sorry for anyone who is with him and any future relationships he may have.

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    • Courtney says:
      6 April 2023 at 14:07

      May I ask you.what partl did you play in the relationship where he felt like he had to lie to you?

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      • LUCY says:
        7 April 2023 at 00:52

        Liars come in all sizes, shapes,colors, and gender or whatever the hell they are calling it today. They lie to anyone, not just those in relationships.

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      • Joe says:
        21 July 2023 at 11:23

        Shut up

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      • CLARA says:
        22 July 2023 at 09:43

        It’s not always the woman to blame.

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        • Trevor Lewis says:
          21 January 2025 at 04:32

          Mostly.

          Reply
  3. Ernestine Alfonsetti says:
    6 March 2023 at 16:18

    My mother, sister & X husband were all liars. They all had exterior toughness but once you got out from under the rock you realized that they were so very insecure & always craved the attention from others. So proud of myself for getting away from their toxic maneuvers. They had me for many years.

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  4. Thomas Jay Paul, MsEd, MsPsy. says:
    9 March 2023 at 18:42

    The last comment interests me most.
    3 people she is/was very close to ” are all liars” indicates a variable resembling mild paranoid schizophrenia, whereby the individual suspects (and even convinced that no one is allowed to close , because everyone lies to him /her and later evolves into mass conspiracy pitting them , even though no relationship or even acquaintances are all part of his/her delusion of being “ganged up on” . One must be careful not to be an armchair psychologist without extensive educational and practical experience in Psychological diagnostics. This is commonly an abuse that could end in real damage to the target of real harm couched as obvious pathology.

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    • Shaya says:
      6 April 2023 at 10:36

      That may be true, or this person could have very well grown up in a narcissistic household and then went on to attract a narcissistic spouse. Could that not be plausible? After doing her own research she realized that it was them after all.

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      • Paul says:
        11 December 2023 at 12:53

        Lying is more than using words. Its the actions, silence and never accept blame but instead always accusing her husband

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        • Robert John Leone says:
          16 March 2024 at 06:03

          They tell the same lie or very close to it when they are doing something wrong and don’t think u know it’s a lie until u don’t care anymore but stay for your granddaughter which makes u happier than anything else

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  5. Craig says:
    6 April 2023 at 09:02

    My wife has had a couple on-line relationships, I didn’t know this until my gut started kicking my butt, when I was in hospital for a lung surgery due to multiple colaspsing of my right lung. Was in there for three weeks. Wife visited for 10 minutes one time. I got home and I could not move for like a week. First day she wakes in made her something to eat and headed downstairs. I told her I hadn’t eaten all day and was starving. She she worked all day and was hungry. I brought to attention that I am peeing in a cup due to the pain, and can’t get up. She threw a fit and made me a sandwich. I called my children 14, and ten. Explained that I had been struggling to breath and was in a lot of pain. My children have never seen me cry, and I was in full blown breakdown asking them to help feed me and get through this recovery, because their mom wouldn’t. As they witnessed. Eventually busted her because my 3 rd hold of five. Used his computer skills and downloaded a nightmare on a flash drive that I went through with a broken heart. Still with her for my children’s sake, and because I’m keeping a promise to myself that I made as a kid in a toxic environment. I communicate to the children and have made decisions on our discussions. I will endure for them! Hoping to help my wife, through her issues she had due to a traumatic childhood. This is the only marriage I will have. My children are everything to me, even tho I feel I’m not the best dad, due to my childhood. Thanks been wanting to tell someone this.

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    • Sharon E. P. says:
      6 April 2023 at 20:04

      Get out! You’re not doing your kids any favors by staying with her. What is her and your example teaching the kids? Even alone, you would be better off and I doubt she would want the kids. Taking care of yourself doesn’t mean you have to walk away. Don’t be a door mat to your wife. Be the kind of person you want your kids to grow up to be.

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      • Susan F Boyce says:
        21 July 2023 at 12:31

        Right on so true, do it for your precious kids

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      • JR says:
        12 December 2023 at 15:03

        Leaving is far worse. She may not WANT to care for the children, but will NOT want him to have custody. Life will become chaotic for the children. Disappointment…agonizing disappointment will destroy the children.
        Sharing a home, but not a bed can be a successful way of raising the children. They have access to both parents in a calm, stable home. It is bot ideal…but better than the alternative.

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      • Gloria says:
        17 March 2024 at 07:54

        Amen, you said it all.

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    • chelle says:
      7 April 2023 at 11:08

      im sorry all that youve gone through but u do need to be strong.. apparently u have been or u wouldn’t be here.
      Never let your past get the best of u.

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    • Mickey B says:
      7 April 2023 at 17:10

      Don’t stay for the kids, I made this mistake, divorce will just get more expensive down the road. Get in your best shape, get the divorce going and happy hunting.

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    • D S says:
      27 May 2023 at 12:40

      Staying with her “for the kids” will damage them way more than divorce.

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      • Gloria says:
        17 March 2024 at 07:55

        You are so right!

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    • Miguel says:
      18 March 2024 at 14:35

      Sounds exactly like my marriage

      Reply
  6. Ira Falsino Botha says:
    6 April 2023 at 10:21

    I met this woman from Cambodia and an anti-vivisectionist meeting. She had a PhD in immunology and resembled Sophia Loren. I was captivated the minute I saw her I knew that I had to find out everything I could about her and perhaps have carnal knowledge of her very quickly fast forward eight years from now I’m living in a double wide trailer. In Patoka IL and recently had to sell my Ferlin Husky memorabilia collection. Remember what John Donne admonished to centuries ago; “Love built on beauty, soon as beauty, dies”

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  7. Mickey B says:
    7 April 2023 at 17:08

    It is fair to say, both men and women are liars. Guys, if you fall for one of these deceptive types it is because you are thinking with the wrong head. (Im a guy). Be careful out there, but do not give up on love! I’m 57 I have a beautiful young girlfriend I met her on TInder. I would recommend to both sexes to download bumble and tinder, get some of your best pictures up, and give it a go, this is where people are. Most over 40 or 50 think dating apps are for the birds and won’t do it. BIG MISTAKE!

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  8. Jay says:
    7 April 2023 at 18:56

    My husband has everyone of these characteristics. Unfortunately, we were married before I found out. When I did, I’ve put things in place to combat his behaviors which infuriates him to no end. Slowly, but surely, my hand is being pulled from this lion’s mouth. I’ve mention on numerous occasions that we will eventually part ways, but he can’t stand to hear it. It doesn’t matter if he puts on his best behaviors … the fact is that I’m out!!! This article pegged him exactly on all counts!!!

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  9. byte me says:
    10 April 2023 at 05:22

    Bruce and shaya should hook up..lol

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  10. Paul Ryan says:
    17 June 2023 at 13:53

    This sounds like a perfect description of Donald Trump!

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    • Jose says:
      10 January 2025 at 22:40

      What a ridiculous comment!

      Reply
  11. Sue says:
    21 July 2023 at 14:58

    I am currently in a relationship and have been for ten yrs. He is not only a pathological liar, but a narcissist as well. It drove me to therapy, where I learned there was nothing wrong with me. What I was feeling and my responses to situations were perfectly normal. He convinced me I needed help. It took awhile for me to figure out what was really going on. He cheated time and time again and would never admit it. Sometimes his lies were so off the wall, I couldn’t believe what I was hearing. To think im stupid enough to buy any of it was insulting. He lied about the simplest things, when there was no reason to have to lie. It’s all about him, there’s is nothing about me that matters in the very least. I’ve left him time and time again. Each time he comes back and sucks me right back in. We can’t seem to end it with each other. There are really great times as well, but it’s always in the back of my mind. He can be the most wonderful person. It’s extreme frustrating. I have figured him out. I know all these things about him. He fits everyone of the 7 signs. Yet, I go back! I must really be lonely!

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    • michelle LaFayette says:
      12 December 2023 at 13:57

      There is CLEARLY something wrong with you as well, if you choose to stay in this type of relationship. It takes WAY to much work to deal with that type of person. Life is as SIMPLE or as HARD as you allow it to be! BALLS IN YOUR COURT!

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      • Gloria says:
        17 March 2024 at 07:59

        You are right on. Why settle for something like that.

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  12. Jordan’s River says:
    21 July 2023 at 20:57

    Wow, I’m so glad I read this and all the comments above I recently ended a relationship with a pathological liar after giving them three chances. I was considering that they may have changed but after reading this I think I had given this particular person more than enough chances. To anyone who’s been hurt by a pathological liar, please do not let a dark past prevent you from having a bright future. ( remember no one is perfect ) For those still in an unhappy marriage, friendship or relationship life is too short to be anything but happy do yourself a favor and do whatever it takes for you to find happiness .

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  13. Sugga says:
    3 August 2023 at 21:22

    No relationship is worth losing your sanity.

    Reply
  14. Victoria Naranjo says:
    18 March 2024 at 12:43

    I wish I could meet one of these decent men in this comment site. Being an honest, transparent person is rare these days.

    Reply
  15. Carolina Girl says:
    18 March 2024 at 14:31

    I wish I’d read this article almost 30 yrs. ago! So many of these points apply to my estranged husband—from needing to be the center of attention to having to be the best at everything! I’m not saying only men are liars b/c that’s NOT true; just saying how it applies to my marriage. All those things & the fact that he tried to blame ME for his lies! 🤦🏻‍♀️

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  16. Ana Fig. says:
    10 January 2025 at 19:21

    David Woods.
    I am sorry about the way she decided you. But you are at fault, because you didn’t do your “work!”
    About you saying she had 10 men (?)
    I don’t think you should have done that.
    Isn’t that the way Liberal young women do it (?) what did you expected at your age,???
    Stay real, and see if next time you can find the Wright One.
    👍

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  17. Juan says:
    14 January 2025 at 09:54

    I also wish I would have read all this before. Here is a story for you all to smile. A man is in a park bench crying inconsolably. His best friend walks by and upon seeing this, stops and sits next to him. What’s going on, he asks.
    The reason for my tears is actually your fault. How so?? The crying man says, I married Manuela 30 years ago today. A month into the marriage I knew it was never going to work, she frustrated me like nothing else. In my desperation I said I wanted to kill her (I didn’t mean that, really) to what you responded “Don’t do it, they’ll give you 30 years”. Today, I could have been a free man.

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  18. Frannie says:
    14 January 2025 at 17:16

    Are we actually surprised abt the people we constantly encounter who lie?? IMO, our society promotes lying. Government, businesses, the courts & the media constantly lie. Why should it be any surprise when individual citizens routinely do it?

    Reply

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