truth when you ask for it. On the other hand, if
you’ve shown that you know how to handle the
truth and he still prefers to tell lies, it boils down to
him being immature, insecure, and selfish. I don’t
say this to put the guy down or paint him out to be
a monster. However, a lack of honesty is a sign of a
lack of maturity, a lack of security, and an example
of selfishness.
Again, if he’s caught up in the moment of what
he wants or what he wants to avoid or what he
thinks is the preferred route to take, not considering
the impact of the lie, it shows he’s also not even
considering you at all in this situation. It’s not about
protecting you, it’s about protecting him and what’s
best for him at that moment and in the long run. Of
course, when he lies, he’s hoping he can get away
with it. There’s usually no full grasp on the impact
the lie(s) will have when they finally come to the
surface. Even though almost in every situation the
lie eventually comes to the surface, mostly because
men aren’t the greatest liars. He’ll still choose to lie
vs. tell you the truth.
A lack of maturity, a lack of knowing how to
effectively communicate, a lack of experience in
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