Why Do People Lie? I just don't get it. I caught someone at work lying to me when he didn't...

To protect themselves and/or their true feelings. I think it’s based in selfishness.

HumanEarth · 56-60, F

I lie all the time

Sometimes it's to hide my true feelings

Sometimes It's to hide the abuse I have been though a child

Sometimes it's just so I can be part of a conversation and want to fit in

Sometimes I lie to be the comedian

I am not justifying my lying, I'm just saying I do it and this time I'm not lying

calicuz · 51-55, M

At work, I think it has to do with feeling important. Like today at work, one of leads just had to mention that the plant manager "told him......" as though he felt it was important to mention that he rubs shoulders with the bug boss. I don't care about that stuff, I'd rather get promotions based on my merits, than kissing a$$. 🙄