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How do you deal with being lied to in a relationship?
Rebuilding trust when you’ve been betrayed
- Consider the reason behind the lie or betrayal. When you’ve been lied to, you might not care much about the reasons behind it.
- Communicate, communicate, communicate.
- Practice forgiveness.
- Avoid dwelling on the past.
Can a lie ruin a relationship?
Lies Can Ruin a Good Thing… People lie in relationships to save face, avoid conflict, protect their egos, protect their image, and just to avoid hurting their partner’s feelings, Durvasula says. But, of course, making a habit of lying isn’t good for your relationship, period. “It can destroy it,” Durvasula says.
What to say to someone who lied to you?
Tell them that you’re in a place right now where you might be able move on, even if there is more that you don’t know. But also tell them that this might not be the case if more lies come to light later on. But don’t just say, “Is there anything else you’d like to tell me?” This will likely be met with silence.
What do you do if your boyfriend lied to you?
Make it clear you do not appreciate being lied to. Once you have given your boyfriend the opportunity to come clean, give him time to consider his response. If he explains that he did lie to you and the reason why he lied to you, you should let him know you do not think it’s appropriate that you are being lied to.
What should I do if my boyfriend lies to me?
Being lied to is no fun and it can cause the calmest of people to get angry and over-react. Although you must confront the lie as soon as possible, you have to do so calmly. Let your boyfriend know you are disappointed and hurt and that you will not know whether to trust him again.
What should I do if my boyfriend cheats on Me?
If your boyfriend has cheated on you, it is a warning sign that this relationship is not meant to be. You cannot trust him; most cheaters continue cheating. You need to take a close look at underlying issues in your relationship. Perhaps he is afraid of breaking up with you, hurting you.
Is it a catchy phrase when someone lies to you?
A catchy phrase, yes, but one that holds a lot of truth (note the irony in an article about lying). You see, a lie is never told in pure isolation. Someone will have a reason for lying, even if those reasons may not seem very reasonable.
What happens when you lie to your partner?
Even lies meant to save your partner from hurt feelings can sometimes backfire and break the trust in your relationship. While a big lie, like covering up an affair, is an obvious trust-killer, Kara Laricks, Three Day Rule’s LGBTQ+ matchmaker and dating expert, tells Bustle that even the small lies can cause rifts, too.