Why do men lie so much? Why can't they be honest about things?
445000
i find that guys lie about as much as girls do.
487127
I too hate lies and believe people deserve more respect than to be lied too. Cause if the shoe was on the other foot they wouldn't appreciate it. Try not to over react though it could scare him away. Men lie cause they are too afraid of telling the truth cause they will look bad. It is good that you let him know that it affects you though. Cause in a relationship honesty is the best policy
78696
When a guy lies! That is the worst thing you can do. Or, the fact that most men lack communication skills! Just say what you feel! Is it so hard?
545997
everyone probably has lied at some point in his life, but in general a lot of people dont lie.  most do, but not all.  i dont lie (im telling the truth!:) seriously!) lying really makes relationships difficult (with friends, parents, siblings, boyfriends/girlfriends, everyone
1130815
If there was absolute proof he was lying, i would confront him about it.... If there is one thing in a relationship I cannot stand is someone who is not honest...  No one deserves to be lied to.
1032289
Because it is an easy way to explain an lie. And they don't have to admit that they have psychological problem that causes that shift in their minds. And yes they do have psychological problem which cause them to preform such un-natural acts.
126444
I think not all men lie. The ones who lie should not even be givin the time of day. If you are accused of cheating or lying, and you are not, then they are most likely cheating or doing something wrong to you. Dont waste your time.
46851
Men know that a small thing for them, can be a huge thing for a woman.  So they are in fact lying to protect themselves from a big argument, or fight or whatever best suits you.  Some are actually sensitive and dont want to see you upset or crying over something that looks bad but is not (in their eyes).\nThe sad thing is they are not good liars and sooner or later we find out then the fight or argument will be even bigger than they thought.
794178
Lying.  SERIOUSLY!!! Women lie allll the time.  Even the "honest" ones.  And they WANT you to lie to them back!  They bait you with questions like "does this dress make me look fat?"  If you tell the truth you are screwed.\n\nI saw a show on TV with Dr. Drew over the holiday weekend about the differences between men and women.  Basically men are direct and straightforward with our communication.  Women are more subtle, they exaggerate, and they want affirmation.  It all boiled down to women lie and men don't.\n\nIt's not surprising that women need so much reassurance.  Liars distrust everybody.\n\nOh! And second would be disrespect.  They (these days) treat us men as if we owe each of them servitude for the oppression that their ancestors received.  They think that they own the world.  I hate that.  I NEVER oppressed a single woman!  Don't treat me like I did.  And YOU were never oppressed.  Stop acting like you were!\n\nMy favourite thing about women?  Femininity.  Girlyness.  I love the gentle nature that women possess.  I like that they need reassurance and affirmation.  I'm glad to give it in abundance. I like being a gentleman.  And I like a girl who lets me be a gentleman.
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It's impossible to never lie.  The idea that total honesty makes you a good person is false.  If your best freind is dating someone that they are extremely happy with, and this friend asks if you agree that their new love is attractive, what do you say if the answer is "no"?  You lie!  Your friend isn't taking a survey, they're just looking for affirmation of their happiness.  If we were all made with built-in lie detectors we would all hate each other.  Being a good person isn't about telling the truth all the time.
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We often lie to protect other people's feelings, or the shelter them.\n\nImagine if you always told the truth, no matter what.\nWife: Do these pants make me look fat?\nYou: ---------\n\nYour 6yr old kid: Dad, Where do babies come from?\nYou: ---------\n\nYour boss: How's that report (the one you forgot about and haven't even started) coming along?\nYou: ---------\n\nThe IRS, or just anyone on the street: how much did you make last year?\nYou: ---------
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In truth, we are usually set up to fail! \n\nNow calm down ladies! I'm not defending the male species as a whole! Most of us are just dogs.\n\nMen lie for a variety of reasons, but the most common is to protect the one that they are lying to. I know that this sounds incredulous, but is th truth!
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well...i usually don't lie about anything! i pretty much tell it like it is all the time! but let me think and i will get back to you on this one....\noh! just thought of something...i haven't done it YET but i will have to lie about it when i do!
1173056
It's a biological drive. Not all men act like that, some women do. Some people will be deceitful for no reason at all. People are complicated.
875090
4 some reason, they love 2 lie. \nthey think they r gettin over on women if they always lie. that's why they can't stop.\n\nthat's why they r always tellin us what we want 2 hear, they r lyin.\n\nif they truly tell us the truth;\n well then, we would'nt want 2 b with them.\n\nin a nutshell \n\nTHEY LIE 2 GET WHAT THEY WANT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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I think you answered your own question.\n\nBut as to why some men lie about their occupation, there are several reasons:\n\n1. They have an embarrassing job.\n2. They have a menial, low-paying job.\n3. They have no job.\n4. They are trying to keep their job a secret for security reasons.\n5. They don't want you to know how to find them or their employer.
1177897
Some men are very wishy washy. Demand total honesty from them.