Why do men lie about themselves ( Archived) (143)

Dec 13, 2006 7:18 PM CST Why do men lie about themselves
themechanic
themechanicthemechanicNo, Wisconsin USA16 Threads 1,774 Posts
Blasphemer !!! scold
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Dec 14, 2006 9:18 AM CST Why do men lie about themselves
Hal1949
Hal1949Hal1949Carbondale, Pennsylvania USA9 Threads 581 Posts
I do resent your terminology "MEN", as if all mewn lie. I invite you too look at my profile and tell me where I say anything about being rich or have a fantastic job. I am retired on Social Security. I am not broke, but live on a tight budget right now,wine
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Jan 9, 2007 10:26 AM CST Why do men lie about themselves
luv2loveU
luv2loveUluv2loveUBattle Creek, Michigan USA5 Threads 41 Posts
It has been stated on here more than once why men (and women) lie. Some makes sense. But believe it or not, I do not lie. I have nothing to hide. If you don't like who I am, then move on. If you don't like what I look like, move on. Simple as that. What I am is who I am. There is always room for improvement, and that can come with a loving partner in life. I won't be wasting my time or yours by lying, because the truth will come out eventually in time. Plus, the bottom line is, "The more you lie, the more you need to remember." I have enough things to (try) and rememberconfused
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Jan 9, 2007 10:27 AM CST Why do men lie about themselves
Good point.thumbs up
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Jan 9, 2007 10:35 AM CST Why do men lie about themselves
fireliter
fireliterfireliterAllen Park, Michigan USA502 Threads 14 Polls 5,902 Posts
thumbs up
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Jan 9, 2007 11:52 AM CST Why do men lie about themselves
Jose13
Jose13Jose13Azángaro, Puno Peru24 Threads 440 Posts
We lie when we feel incomplete I thinkwave
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Jan 9, 2007 11:58 AM CST Why do men lie about themselves
bichew
bichewbichewbirmingham, West Midlands, England UK1 Posts
Men lie because women are receptive of their lies. Very few women question a lie thread from the husband . I am afraid i am wrong i fear i am right ..
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Jan 9, 2007 1:11 PM CST Why do men lie about themselves
Jose13
Jose13Jose13Azángaro, Puno Peru24 Threads 440 Posts
I think you are right but maybe that is not because women are gullible or stupid (though there must be some, as many as men I suppose) but because women tend to be more concentrated on having things settled within serious relationships. I think it is a matter of having a good heart and certainly women tend to have them better than men. This would be a good reason for us guys not to lie to our women but unfortunately we are not always as balanced as we wish we were... (this said in a personal tone)
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Jan 9, 2007 2:36 PM CST Why do men lie about themselves
Integraverence
IntegraverenceIntegraverence20 Threads 1,007 Posts
"I have had women tell me that they are 35, svelt and single (20 year old photo furnished), when they are actually 55, rotund and unhappily married."


Bingo!! And I know several men who have told me the same thing. I've had men DO the same thing.

Now, what I can't figure out is WHY? Where do they think they're going with this "plan?"

Even if you never meet them, THEY know it's a lie, so ...sigh ...I don't know. I'll never be able to figure out the motivations behind some people's actions.

dunno confused
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Jan 9, 2007 2:38 PM CST Why do men lie about themselves
supernova
supernovasupernovaFresno, California USA2 Threads 344 Posts
The same reason women lie about who they are. I just spent three to four months talking to a complete liar. Why waste time lying?

tongue
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Jan 9, 2007 2:39 PM CST Why do men lie about themselves
Integraverence
IntegraverenceIntegraverence20 Threads 1,007 Posts
Aww..now, who would lie to a face like that??

hug
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Jan 9, 2007 2:57 PM CST Why do men lie about themselves
RainbowSlider
RainbowSliderRainbowSliderYellville, USA171 Threads 7,174 Posts
They want to be salesman, bankers or politicians. If one learns how to lie good enough who knows they might be able to some day to become the president.
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Jan 9, 2007 2:59 PM CST Why do men lie about themselves
TikiGuy
TikiGuyTikiGuyWaterford, Michigan USA24 Threads 324 Posts
I never lie - don't even know how.

I wish I did though because men that are good liers seem to get all the chicks.

Go figure. confused
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Jan 9, 2007 3:06 PM CST Why do men lie about themselves
RainbowSlider
RainbowSliderRainbowSliderYellville, USA171 Threads 7,174 Posts
It is real easy. All you have to do is don't tell the truth. It takes practice but if you try real hard you can get good at it. You might slip once in a while because telling the truth sometimes is easier but nobody is perfect.wave
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Jan 9, 2007 3:12 PM CST Why do men lie about themselves
Random_Stranger
Random_StrangerRandom_StrangerMade IN, California USA31 Threads 1,183 Posts
I will admit, I have lied when I was younger. Although I think most women can be big liars as well. Let's examine a few things here.

Contacts
Pushup bras
Implants
Hair Dye
Makeup
High Heels
Plastic Surgery

Just to name a few. It is this simple. Sometimes a guy is left with no options, after running into women who take no responsibility for the previous dates she has been on. One mistake is to compare "new people", to "old people". Second, is daydreaming. Men are guilty of this as well, but have found more women often think they will find someone "Perfect". By this, I mean impossible. Let me be mean to this guy, because somewhere over the rainbow, there is a man who is good looking, well endowed, very wealthy who doesn't mind if I sit on my butt all day, does what I say, pampers me, lets me go out, home all the time, is a good father, cooks and cleans, and the list goes on..... Now, not saying all women are like this, but generally you might ask, "What does this have to do with the topic?" Well, when you dream too long, one must live up the lie. I just say, be the example of the standards you set.

And yes, some of you probably don't like me already because I talk too much. I am sorry. laugh
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Jan 9, 2007 3:16 PM CST Why do men lie about themselves
RainbowSlider
RainbowSliderRainbowSliderYellville, USA171 Threads 7,174 Posts
You are just made that up about being sorry and you just made that up about talking too much. I bet you are the silent type. tongue
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Jan 9, 2007 3:19 PM CST Why do men lie about themselves
TikiGuy
TikiGuyTikiGuyWaterford, Michigan USA24 Threads 324 Posts
Nah, It takes a lot of work to be a good lier and typicaly one lie just leads to the next and before you know it you can't remember what you lied about before. Some things would be harder to lie about than other too I suppose. It seems like one of the easiest is the old "marriage on the rocks" bit.

This scenario always seems to include one Prince Charming and one woman who desperatly wants to believe his lies in the first place.
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Jan 9, 2007 3:22 PM CST Why do men lie about themselves
supernova
supernovasupernovaFresno, California USA2 Threads 344 Posts
Yeah makeup came to mind over here too. Keep talking.

applause
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Jan 9, 2007 3:25 PM CST Why do men lie about themselves
Jose13
Jose13Jose13Azángaro, Puno Peru24 Threads 440 Posts
Apart from my general opinion that women can be more whole-hearted than men I know that many women are big liars, especially young ones. I have never understood their games well. I mean noone can go far with big lies (unless you only want a casual fling or satisfy your sick ego)
What pisses me off most are those women saying "I never lie"
Who says that is the biggest liar for sure...mumbling
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Jan 9, 2007 3:25 PM CST Why do men lie about themselves
RainbowSlider
RainbowSliderRainbowSliderYellville, USA171 Threads 7,174 Posts
I can understand that. I am much too lazy to ever make a good liar. Oh, I know. Remembering who one lied to last can give one a headache. It is not always easy to come clean in some things but it can make it easier on one's conscious.

Let your conscious be your guide. Jimney Cricket (Pinochio)
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