There is someone in my life that lies a LOT. Let's call her "Lizzy". From big to small there is no difference, she just lies. What gets me is that she lies for no reason. She's not defending herself about doing something wrong, it's not that she's trying to get her way or reach an objective. She just lies.
Research shows that this is classified as a compulsive liar. For compulsive liars lying is second nature to them. They take comfort in lies and sometimes don't even realize they're doing it.
Compulsive liars can get help and overcome this 'addiction'. But as with every addiction, the first step is to admit you have a problem.
I've been around this person all my life. She's family. I've grown accustomed to the lies and deception. Sometimes we all just shake our heads, roll our eyes and say "oh.... that Lizzy". But sometimes, a lot of times - it goes much deeper. It still hurts even after all this time of dealing with it. It's masterful the way she takes a small truth and then builds upon it with exaggeration and complete fabrications.
"Lizzy" if you're reading this - please - just stop. Get help. Stop exaggerating. Stop lying. It doesn't matter how small the lie is please just stop. We are all desperately over it. Every lie you speak, write, post, etc. makes us question everything you've ever told us. We already question things to begin with because....well...we know you lie - but this makes us REALLY question EVERYTHING. I personally think you are not aware of how many of your family and friends have caught on to this lying...and how now it's really changed from us reacting to it by just shaking our heads - to really being frustrated and mad - every time you say or write something. Please...just stop it already.
