Lying is Fear


Fear (Insecurity):
Chronic liars invariably lie because they suffer from a low self- esteem...

Fear (of being rejected, and fear of losing something [greed]):
"One other point to make, in identifying who may be an individual who lies, is a simple characterization of the perpetrator

Fear of conflict:
children show a surprisingly sophisticated understanding of lying as a communication and relationship tool

Fear (of being unpopular):
"People with a strong sense of personal identity have difficulty being good actors. Good actors can pretend. They can change their identity."
The truly charismatic liars are more believable because they actually feel they are telling the truth.

I am afraid