It is near impossible to live life without lying. Whether it’s the polite “white lies” or calculated deception, we all “lie” somewhere on the spectrum. Pathological lying, however, transcends the ...

Santos, of course, is US Rep. George Santos, a Republican from Long Island who was recently elected to represent New York’s third congressional district. In the months since his election, key claims ...

Most people are honest most of the time. But some can’t seem to stop lying. How come? The extensive research and writings of Timothy Levine have corroborated that people hold a truth-default position, ...

Pathological demand avoidance (PDA) is a tendency for autistic individuals to struggle when overwhelmed by demands. On the outside, it can look like defiance or choosing not to do necessary things. On ...

Like many people, I’ve personally had—and heard of—my share of dating difficulties. No relationship is perfect, and some are even unhealthy or toxic. But, while scrolling TikTok on February 18, I ...

Histrionic personality disorder (HPD) is a psychological condition that causes someone to engage in attention-seeking behavior. Some aspects of this condition may cause a person to lie to manipulate ...