Can't tell the difference? 7 ways to spot a pathological liar

oge okonkwo

June 24, 2015 3:43 PM

Pathological liars often tell unbelievable stories, they often exaggerate and sometimes they might even paint themselves in the light of victimhood just to gain some attention

The dictionary defines a pathological liar as a person who tells lies frequently, with no rational motive for doing so.

It is not itself a diagnosable mental illness even though it often correlates with an impressive number of mental disorders.

Pathological liars are actually addicted to lying and a lot of studies have shown that most of them do that because they seek attention. Compulsive liars often tell unbelievable stories, they often exaggerate and sometimes they might even paint themselves in the light of victimhood just to gain some attention.

A lot of studies also show that people with a low self-esteem are more likely to lie in a compulsive way in order to make themselves feel better about how they #look, about what they have in life and about their accomplishments.

And for someone who's constantly being lied to, it could be really frustrating because you'll constantly feel like a fool.

Corina Dondas of All Women Stalk lists a few helpful tips on how to spot a pathological liar:

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