How To Tell if Your Spouse is Lying or Hiding the Truth
Unfortunately, almost everyone lies at one point or another. It might be a friendly lie praising the cook for a meal that is actually almost inedible, or it might be a big lie like an affair or illegal dealings. If you suspect your spouse is lying, here are a few things that might give it away.
Look Into His / Her Eyes
In most liars, the eyes give it all away. A person who is lying often has a hard time casually meeting you gaze. And even if your spouse is comfortable in a lie, she might still unintentionally glance down or shift her eyes to the right or left while speaking. If you suspect she’s been lying to you, ask her a question or two about the topic in question. If she has a hard time meeting your eyes, has shifty eyes or tries to stare you down, you might have a valid case.
Are They Sweating?
Liars tend to get sweaty. They know they are in the wrong, and their body works overtime trying to maintain the adrenaline rush of doing something naughty. If the topic in question comes up and your partner suddenly seems flushed, hot and maybe even gets a few bead of sweat on her brow, she might just be overheating. But if she was cool and calm a minute ago, and suddenly looks like she’s been jogging, you might have something to discuss in depth.
Look At Their Posture
There are two kinds of posture which might give you a clue about your spouse’s honesty. If your spouse suddenly becomes jumpy or fidgety when those where not her characteristics before you suspect the lying began, you should investigate further. On the contrary, if she suddenly is aloof and cold, she might be distancing herself from you and her lie. Try to have a fun, friendly conversation with her. If you can’t pin her down and see your old spouse again, consider digging deeper.
Being Defensive
Finally, arguably the most obvious sign of lying is when your spouse suddenly becomes defensive and touchy on the hot topic. If she’s suddenly defending the man you both had enjoyed poking fun at or getting angry every time you bring up an unusually high credit card bill, dig deeper to find out what is really going on. She might just feel guilty for hurting the guy’s feelings, or she might feel guilty because she’s gotten to know him better – a lot better.
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