Liar, Liar, Will Your Relationship Go Down in Fire?
Abstract/Description
Abstract
Whether it is a small white lie or a huge secret, everyone fibs. In intimate relationships, there is a higher level of trust. However, the trust does not stop people from deceiving their partners. A recent study found that being lied to in a previous romantic relationship predicts a higher likelihood of lying in one’s current romantic relationship and revealed that there can be major consequences to that deception (e.g. termination of the relationship). Surprisingly, and counter to the hypotheses, being lied to creates a cycle of lying. This current study investigates why that relationship exists. Some major factors being considered is the general acceptability of lies, forgiveness, and relationship satisfaction.
Keywords: deception, lie acceptability, forgiveness, relationship satisfaction
Liar, Liar, Will Your Relationship Go Down in Fire?
Abstract
Whether it is a small white lie or a huge secret, everyone fibs. In intimate relationships, there is a higher level of trust. However, the trust does not stop people from deceiving their partners. A recent study found that being lied to in a previous romantic relationship predicts a higher likelihood of lying in one’s current romantic relationship and revealed that there can be major consequences to that deception (e.g. termination of the relationship). Surprisingly, and counter to the hypotheses, being lied to creates a cycle of lying. This current study investigates why that relationship exists. Some major factors being considered is the general acceptability of lies, forgiveness, and relationship satisfaction.
Keywords: deception, lie acceptability, forgiveness, relationship satisfaction