A habit, according to Merriam-Webster dictionary, is “an acquired mode of behavior that has become nearly or completely involuntary.” We all have certain behaviors that have become habitual, actions so automated that we have no awareness we are engaging in them. Driving is a well-known example of a complex series
The Inner World of a Compulsive Liar
The following is the second post in a series on pathological lying. In the first post, Notes from a Pathological Liar, we heard from Jay, a man in his forties who created a web of lies that ended up devastating his fiancee and their relationship. In this post, we’ll look
Notes from a Pathological Liar
According to Webster’s Dictionary, a lie is “an untrue statement with intent to deceive.” Obviously we all can relate to telling a lie. Whether it’s to make ourselves look better or cover up an embarrassing fact (or even to avoid hurting someone else’s feelings), I’d say with a high degree
Men Who Chase Shadows: Secrets, Lies & Acting Out
“Why did I do it? I love my wife, I have so much to lose, why?!” Many of the men I work with are seeking answers to questions like the one above. They’ve acted in ways they later regret and, at some point, they had to face the painful fallout