6 Signs That Someone Isn't Honest With You

Nov 06, 2018 by apost team

It can be really difficult to be in a relationship with someone who lies. People lie for different reasons. In most cases, people lie to protect themselves. Unfortunately, this act can lead to the breakdown of relationships. The reason why it's difficult to maintain a relationship with a liar is that they've shown that they can't be trusted. If you're in a position where you feel as though a person keeps lying to you, it's best to be 100% sure. Thankfully, there are clues. Consider these six signs that someone is lying to you.

When a person is lying to you, they feel convicted in their soul. As a result, their face tells on them. Take a look at their facial expressions. If they tend to look away from you when they're in the midst of a conversation, this is a clear sign. People who lie are in an internal struggle. As a result, they can't look at you in the face and do it. They have to look away because they're afraid that you'll be able to look at them and see right through their deception.

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Take note of any nervous energy. When people lie, they tend to show it through their nerves. They're either really fidgety, unable to sit still or they'll tend to talk faster. Some people might even sweat a lot when they're lying. Granted, someone who's really experienced with lying may not show these traits. However, begin to ask more questions. The person who's lying will start to show these traits once they're asked more questions because they feel like they're being probed.

Have you ever noticed when someone just looks like they have the weight of the world on their shoulders? In cases like these, there's a lot that they want to say but for whatever reason, they've decided that they can't. When someone is lying, they exhibit the troubled countenance. As a result, they tend to forcibly smile. They're wearing a mask of happiness to conceal their truth. They're under a lot of pressure to keep the lie hidden.

When someone is lying about something, they immediately get defensive. They don't feel convicted about their own statement. As a result, they have to convince you and themselves. Because there's an internal struggle, they'll get anxious, angry and defensive. If someone tends to divulge details you didn't ask for, this is a sign that they are overcompensating in order to prove to you that they're not lying.

Pay attention to how quickly they change a topic. If they tend to do it in the same breath, that's a sure sign that they're hiding something. When somebody feels confident and okay about a specific topic, they don't mind the conversation lingering. If they abruptly change the topic, consider this a sign that they have something to hide.

When a person is lying, this is a sign that they're deeply fearful and insecure. As a result, they don't want to let you into their personal space. If someone who typically tends to hug and shake hands starts to keep their distance, they are physically doing their best to mask their truth.

When you're attuned to this behavior, you'll be able to make different decisions in relationships, trust-building and more. While everyone has the opportunity to redeem themselves and change their behavior, it's best to know who you're dealing with at the present moment. When someone shows you that they'll lie to you, it's time to take note and move on. 

If you know someone who is struggling with a liar in their circle, make sure they're aware of these six signs. Are there any signs that resonate with you? How have you been able to discern deception in your personal or professional experiences? Let us know in the comments!