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Compulsive lying, or pathological lying, is a common disorder often caused by low self-esteem and a need for attention. Often, the liar does not realize how often he or she is lying because it becomes second nature. Compulsive lying alienates friends and loved ones and often brings about the opposite of what the liar wants: instead of getting the attention they often crave, they end up pushing people away. With therapy, many people can overcome their compulsion to lie and salvage their interpersonal relationships before it is too late.

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Q: Is there a term for compulsive lying like a nymphomaniac or kleptomaniac?
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How do you deal with compulsive lying in relationships?

You don't, get out while you can. A relationship like that is doomed like the Titanic!!!


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A term for someone who is prone to stealing is kleptomaniac. A kleptomaniac will steal anything just because they think they need or want it. They will also steal because they like the thrill of getting away with it.


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It depends where you are in the world, but to be honest with you most compulsive liars have a problem admitting they have a problem not to mention going on a television show, so you would really need to find people who live with compulsive liars who can persuade them to go on a tv show. I live with a compulsive liar, and they do not like to admit that they lie. Do you try and point out when they lie? why do you think that they lie? I was speaking to a therapist who said that it is a very difficult thing to a) recongise and b) change.


How do you break up with someone you love but you cannot trust when they keep lying?

This person sounds like a compulsive liar and need psychological help which they are probably not going to get because they simply don't want to. You cannot trust someone that lies so face him/her and let them know why you are breaking up with them and don't feel bad about it because compulsive liars know they are lying and if they are bothered by it they will seek professional help.


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Compulsive lying is a psychological disorder. Generally people that lie do so because they lack confidence and often like to feel they fit in with others so will dramatize certain events to others to get attention. From there their lives become a complete lie and without proper psychological counseling they will never stop lying. Don't stoop to this level and lie back because you aren't helping the situation. If you love your boyfriend give him the option of going for psychological counseling for his problem or send him packing if he refuses.


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How do you prevent kleptomaniac?

I am one. To be honest, there's no stopping it. Like smoking or playing video games, it's an addictive habit.


If your BF who jokes a lot tells you to lie to other people is he testing you to see if you are submissive and is he a compulsive liar and like to get away with things?

lying is stupid and dont listen to him. calling him a liar woont help, but if he dos it frecwently he might not be the best friend ever...


Is shoplifting an obsessive compulsive?

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Is there a medication to help pathological liars?

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What is the term for repetitive cyclical patterns of behavior?

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