To stop exposing them allows them to metastasize. Peter Dreier By now, most Americans are used to Trump and his administration’s daily blizzard of lies. They aren’t simply exaggerations or mistakes.

“Well, the truth is . . .” “Well, if you really want me to tell you the truth . . .” “If I’m being honest . . .” “To tell you the truth . . .” How many times have you heard these phrases? Probably too ...

"Come on now—Is that really the truth?" Source: AI/123rf Regardless of how conscious or contrived our lying is, all of us lie. In general, however, we lie only in situations where it seems a better ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about relationships, personality, and everyday psychology. Whether it is a white lie, gray lie, real lie or a small, ...

Regardless of how conscious or contrived our lying is, all of us lie. In general, however, we lie only in situations where it seems a better choice than simply telling the truth. Also, in most ...