How can you tell someone is a pathological liar?

Answer 1

AnswerA pathological liar is someone who often embellishes his or her stories in a way that he or she believes will impress people. Some think a pathological liar is different from a normal liar in that a pathological liar believes the lie he or she is telling to be true �at least in public� and is "playing" the role. It is not clear, however, that this is the case, and others hold that pathological liars know precisely what they are doing. Making up stories and at the same time believing them is known as confabulation. The term "pathological liar" is not an official clinical diagnosis however most psychiatrists agree that pathological lying is often the result of a mental disorder or low self-esteem.

Pathological lying is often used in acting, since the actor or thespian must "lie" convincingly in order to make a great performance, whether it's in a play or in a movie. Quite often, most pathological liars may be actors, as in My Big Fat Obnoxious Fianc�e. Consequently, whether pathological lying is a mental disease is highly disputed. Pahtelogical liars usually turn to lying as a final resort like there is no other way to turn. Commonly pathelogic liars can make up the most obnoxious and silly lies that when someone approaches them about the lie they deny ever telling it. They may tell to different people the same story but add different lies to both, and sometimes when pathelogical liars get caught in a lying scheme they turn to more lies to dig out of the hole.

Answer 2

Pathological liar is hard to noticed, it often exaggerate issues. Person may not be lying deliberately. He or she would think and believe in their lies completely. Their daily life often includes such far fetched sentences about many things. Pathological liar often lie in situations whenever they find it easy to do so.

Answer 3

The best way to tell if someone is a pathological liar, is to catch them in their lies. If you cant determine that they are a liar, it's best not to trust them until they prove otherwise, to keep yourself from getting hurt.

Answer 4

I have encountered pathological liars that spend their time complaining. They usually have to have something to complain about on a daily basis. These people will then spend their time in conversations with others to the point of: information gained has now turned into a well-escalated story. They are what we call Borderline or Narcissistic in personalities. Why? Because the big question for years is whether these people know that they are lying or do they after some time believe their own exaggerations.

Answer 5

The truth is in the details. When he (or she) includes numerous unrelated, small details that don't add any extra "luster" or "sparkle" to the story you're being told (remember, his story is being told to get something from you), chances are there's a shred of truth in them [in that portion of the story at least]. From there, the truth gets fuzzy as small details are abandoned to make room for the real drama; so masterfully told, as he sets the trap and you fall for it, taking the bait - hook, line and sinker.

Answer 6

You can tell that someone is a pathological liar if you catch them in lies often. If you consistently think that someone is lying, this could mean they are a pathological liar.

Answer 7

They lie when it would be easier to tell the truth.

Answer 8

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