Q&A for How to Deal With a Compulsive Liar

Be prepared the next time and get some solid proof of the lie to confront them.

Have self-respect, you don't have to accept this. You should leave him. Tell him you can't stand his attitude, that you dislike compulsive liars that want to blame other people instead of admitting their mistakes, and tell him that you'll leave him.

You simply can't.

They lie compulsively in the moment regardless of who they're speaking to.

Continue to love her but also be very clear when you don't believe something. Tell her that she cannot treat you with such disrespect because you have birth to her and you know her inside out. Ask her to consider why she needs to lie in order to get along with everyone and suggest that she has therapy to learn more effective communication skills so that she can lead a happier and more fulfilling life down the track. Just be sure to remind her how much you love her, and that you're supporting of her journey to undo the lying.

An arrest is an official case. If you have evidence that is pertinent to an official case, you may be required to present it to the investigating officers, depending on the specific laws of your country/state. Human decent also compels you to share what you know.

Family will always be family; however, you are responsible for the well being of your children. If being around their grandmother is bad for them, then limit that as much as you like and supervise their time together. Make sure to tell your mother what you are doing and why.

I have had the same issue. You need to first look at why your parents always believe her. What's the reason? Then you need to tackle the issue. For me it was because she had a closer relationship and told them things first so when I came to them, they had already formed an opinion. It may be wise to have an open and honest conversation first with your parents. If that doesn't work, I would obtain proof of her lies and show it to them.

Your mom probably just wants you to be proud of her. My dad has smoked all of my life and he was so embarrassed of it because he thought he was letting me down. He knew it was a bad habit and not a good example. Your mom wants to be a good role model for you, but is having a hard time kicking the habit. The next time you catch her smoking, instead of being angry with her for lying about it, let her know that you understand that it's difficult to quit all at once and it's important to not feel shame for smoking occasionally after trying to quit.

It's possible, but highly doubtful. The compulsive liar would have to figure out why she is lying unnecessarily in the first place. All you can do is gradually lead her to the point where she feels the need to look into her compulsion. In the meantime, you either have to accept her the way she is, let the small lies go and fight only for the big ones or leave the liar to herself.

Confront him about it. Tell him how you feel and that you are disappointed in his behavior, and show you're being serious. Tell him that if he continues like that, you'll have to leave him, because you don't want to stay with someone you can't trust. If he seems like he wants to change, consider couples counseling. If nothing works, follow through and leave him.

Find a counselor or psychologist near you and make an appointment. If you're in the US, you can use locator.apa.org to find a suitable psychologist in your area. You can look under Addictions/Other.

No. Lies are not contagious. Lying, however, is an addiction that's hard to shake. It may be that your grandparents are just repeating what your uncle has told them, and doesn't realize they are lies. Try having a talk with them about this.

If the president is a compulsive liar, you should write your representatives in Congress and let them know how you feel about his dishonest rhetoric and his policies. You can also attend protests to register your dissatisfaction. Most importantly, vote for elected officials that oppose the lying president's agenda.

You're not obligated to represent or work for a person who is going to waste your time or risk your reputation. Keep evidence what they say contradicts reality, in case they run to an ethics board.

If he just lied to you once, that's not a huge deal, and it certainly doesn't make him a compulsive liar. Maybe he had a good reason for it. If he lies all the time, you should talk to him about this. Tell him you're concerned and you feel like you can't trust anything he says.

If you are feeling bold and really don't like this person, then show it to them. I wouldn't recommend it, though.

If their behavior affects you adversely, then quit working for them. If they have people above them or work within a structure of accountability then decide whether to report them for their lies. The issue here is whether their lies are harmful to others or to the organization. Are their lies significant, or just pathetic and annoying? What is their motivation? What harm could they do to you? Think it through carefully and decide if you want to talk to the human resources department or just walk away from this situation entirely.

It depends on the severity of the lie and what the effect of the lie was. If it was a relatively minor infraction, just have a conversation with them about why lying is unacceptable and what will happen to them if it happens again (a more serious punishment).

If someone is making death threats, contact the police. Show them proof if you have it. If you're a kid/teen, tell a parent or teacher. These threats should be taken seriously.

Is your friend violent? If you're not sure how he's going to react, maybe confront him over the phone, or in a crowded place so he's less likely to cause a scene. Then again, if it was a white lie that didn't really have any consequences, it might be best to just let it go.

You are losing everything from a man who hasn't gained control of his life. Break things off. Don't waste your time with someone who is tearing your life apart. It can be difficult, but it is better to be alone for a while, than lose so much with some man.

That is just her character. The only way to fix that is for her to realize that lying is not good and she herself has to want to stop. If she is always lying to you constantly, even after you tell her to stop, tell her that it's a friendship deal breaker around you because you've had enough. If she values your friendship enough, she'll stop lying to you but if not, rethink whether or not she's worth the trouble and effort.

Yes, it is completely normal. Your bipolar disorder could be a cause of this, or it could be other reasons. Talk to your doctor or mental health specialist about this.