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Old 08-14-2014, 05:24 PM
 
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What is this pathology? The funny thing is, when the liar is caught, they are so entrenched in their own lies they continue to lie. Do they actually believe what they are saying?
In some cases, compulsive lying, lying when it's not even necessary, is a symptom of childhood trauma. I don't regard such people as bad people. They are severely wounded, and need help.
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Old 08-14-2014, 05:37 PM
 
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What is this pathology? The funny thing is, when the liar is caught, they are so entrenched in their own lies they continue to lie. Do they actually believe what they are saying?
I've never understood this either. I've known quite a few pathological liars. I have zero tolerance for people like that.
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