Why would someone lie about things that appear inconsequential, or in situations where the truth would seem to do just as well? The truth about what sometimes seems to be senseless, irrational or "pathological" lying is that there's actually a purpose to it, and that purpose is almost always the same.
Tags: character disturbance, communication, relationships
CHICAGO, March 24, 2015 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- One day in 2009, Maria Nijim's father got behind the wheel of his car and realized he couldn't see out of one eye. An MRI showed a tumor and then surgery confirmed a devastating diagnosis – glioblastoma – the most aggressive...
Pulling hair, biting nails, picking skin are not simply 'nervous' habits, a new study finds, suggesting they are instead associated with perfectionism, frustration and boredom.
If you're really going to defend yourself against victimization, it's important to know the kind of person you're dealing with, how they might try to manipulate and control you, and why.
Tags: character disturbance, in practice, personality disorders, relationships