Ten Popular Lies

Isn't it interesting how some lies become so commonplace and overused that they actually become popular?  Lies that my parents would never have spoken, are now everyday expressions we have all heard.  Even when we don't use these lies ourselves,  we hear these statements all the time, even on the news or in movies.

Since I am always on the lookout for good lies, this morning my Infobarrel feed revealed an article that was written by another writer, DesperateJournalism.  His article is called "Top 10 Lies that Are Good for Business."  It is a delightful look at some of the lies we have all heard.

I don't want to give away all of the lies that he mentions in his article.  However, some of the ones you may have heard are: 

I have read and accepted all terms and conditions
I did not have sexual relations with that woman
It's not you, it's me

There are seven more in the article that I'm sure you have heard before, too!

Unfortunately, when a lie becomes too popular, no one believes it anymore.  Therefore, even if you have read all the terms and conditions, no one actually believes that you did!  Look at the lies I listed in my article, "Common Lies Men Tell Women."  Most smart women don't believe them anymore.  We just accept them as popular lies that guys use!

Think about some of the lies that you hear people say so often that you never believe them anymore.  I know that I simply roll my eyes (privately) when I hear people say "No problem," or "I would love to do that for you."  We all like to think we aren't creating problems for others but, of course, when we ask a favor it is always a hassle for the other person.  They are just too nice to say so!

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Common Lies Men Tell Women

Most of us agree that we all lie at one time or another.  In fact, one of the most popular posts on this blog is the one entitled "Everyone Lies."  However, even though we all understand that, at the same time we don't like to be the one who is lied to.

Men lie to women, and women lie to men.  The topics of their lies may be different, but they lie to each other none-the-less.  This blog post is about the lies men tell women.  You be fair, you may also want to read "Common Lies Women Tell Men."

According to an article from Cosmopolitan.com called "Top 10 Lies Men Tell Women," the average guy lies about six times a day.  (Remember, we'll talk about women's lies, soon!).  Here are some of the common lies, as well as my own comments about each one:

Lies Men Tell Women

I'm Stuck in Traffic (which means he is running late.)
It Wasn't That Expensive (I don't waste money on expensive toys!)
I'm on My Way (Yeah, right!)
I Didn't Have Too Much to Drink (Problem drinkers always say this.)
Sorry, I Missed Your Call (I didn't want to talk when you called.)
My Cell Phone Battery Died (Ditto)
I Had No Signal  (Ditto ... they can't use the same lie all the time!)
No, Your Butt Doesn't Look Big in That (One very smart lie!)
This Will Be My Last Beer (Don't be fooled by this one!)
Nothing's Wrong, I'm Fine (I don't want to talk about it.)

Of course, everyone really does get stuck in traffic once in a while, or the battery on their phone dies, but if it happens too often he is probably lying at least some of the time.

In addition, there are times when all of us feel like avoiding a conversation, especially if we think it is going to be a serious one.  Not answering the phone, or saying that you are fine, are two ways that we all avoid those types of conversations.

Bottom line: It's still true that everyone lies.  It is wise for us to accept that fact, rather than fight about it.  At the same time, it is simply naive for a woman to believe all those lies.  So smarten up, girls, and realize when he is lying.  You don't have to get mad about every lie; but you don't have to believe them, either!

Dangerous Lies

On the other hand, if you think that the man you love is lying to cover up an affair, an addiction, alcoholism, criminal activity, mental illness or serious problems, these are not the types of lies that you can simply overlook.  If you believe that anything like that is going on, you may need to encourage him to get professional help, or you may need to see a therapist yourself.  There are some lies that are much too big to ignore.

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