Why We Lie, and How to Get Back to the Truth
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We’re going to talk about lies. Why do we lie – ever? And while it’s easy to perhaps scapegoat people who aren’t telling the whole
lies
He could have told a lie, but he didn’t.
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In a recent couples therapy session we were talking about Taylor’s memory. He forgot (yet again) what we had discussed the previous week. Interestingly, this
Do Your Couples Get High From Cheating?
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I heard an interesting interview a few weeks ago as I was driving to work. Michael Smerconish was interviewing Celia Moore from the London Business
Felony Lies
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At the end of last month’s post, I asked you to think about a couple’s unfolding history and share how you would structure treatment after
Lies to the Self, Lies to the Partner and Lies to the Therapist
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When working with a couple in the aftermath of infidelity, how do you approach lies and a history of deception? When is a lie “just
How to Tell the Truth, Part 2
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Last month we presented the first six steps to telling the truth with your partner, even when it’s on a difficult or touchy subject. To
Six Steps to Telling the Truth
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It’s understandable that couples are wary about bringing up sensitive topics. The avoidance of pain and distress are major motivators to go into hiding. But
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