While the intentional liar is similar to the pathological liar in some ways, they differ in that they’re fully aware of their untruths. It makes them feel powerful and in control. They lie for the fun of it – for the sake of entertainment. This type of liar enjoys pushing your buttons. The pathological liar, providing they have other redeeming qualities, is a suitable acquaintance, but never a loyal friend, partner, or spouse. The pathological liar isn’t necessarily dangerous or cruel, but they’ll never be someone you can trust. In the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5), repeated lying is a criterion for diagnosing antisocial personality disorder (formerly known as sociopathy or psychopathy). What I consider pathological lying is what others may refer to as sociopathic. Due to this, it’s impossible to have an authentic relationship with the pathological liar their reality shifts on a whim. They don’t know when they’re lying and they’re incapable of being honest with not only others, but with themselves. This person lies constantly, for any reason, or for no reason at all. In this article, I describe the 8 types of liars I’ve encountered, both as a professional counselor and in my personal life. The different types of liars can be categorized as ranging on a spectrum from pathological (the very worst type of liar) on one end, to tactful (the least harmful type of liar) on the opposite end (while taking into consideration, of course, the various reasons people lie.) the white liar… all different types of liars. And it is… kinda – for example, there’s the sociopathic liar vs. This led to a Google search (“types of liars”) to see if it’s a thing. I find the psychology of lying fascinating. So, while browsing research devoted solely to falsehoods (on which I’ll write a future post), I started to reflect on the different types of liars I’ve met throughout the years.
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