Does your lover lie to you? If so, what do you do?

Philippines
July 12, 2008 1:21am CST
Does your lover/spouse lie to you? If you find out, what do you do? Late last night on the phone I asked my husband where he was, and he said he was at work. But on a hunch I went out to the garage and found that his car was still there, but he wasn't anywhere in the house. That may not be considered a major thing, except that the car is a taxi and he is the driver. Sometimes when he lies like that I don't know whether to trust him anymore, or just let it pass as one of the minor quirks in a relationship. What would you do?
3 responses
14 Jul 08
I think sometimes my lover does lie to me about certain things, she may lie about other things but she says she isnt but sometimes you can just tell. Well i think you may be on to something here, if i found out for something for sure then i would be upset. I would talk to him and see if you can get the truth, maybe even contact his work to see if he was there on that day or if you believe him just let it pass. Many things happen in a relationship, its hard to deal with, im sure you will pull through . Best wishes!
• Philippines
16 Jul 08
Actually, if I think about it I don't always tell the whole truth, especially when its going to hurt him. But when its something serious and I do find out he lies, I would follow your suggestion. Thank you for your response.
@dennis1 (21)
• United States
13 Jul 08
when he trusts is breached, it's hard. You have to weigh in on the nature of the lie. Is it a big deal or no.. If it's not, let it go.
• Philippines
16 Jul 08
Yes, that's the worst of all, when trust is breached, as you say. It feels painful. But I guess some I have to let pass, because I sometimes tell white lies too. Thank you for your response.
@_sketch_ (5742)
• United States
12 Jul 08
My spouse does lie to me and I think I pretty much always find out eventually. But they usually aren't very major. Now lying about where you are; that is pretty serious. But at least you know he's not a very good lier. If I were you, I would sit down and talk to him about it. Maybe even get him drunk first. People have a greater tendency to fess up when they are smashed. You definitely shouldnt let this go without at least finding out the truth. He may not have been even doing anything all that bad. Sometimes guys lie about really stupid things. They're kind of like children that way. But you need to know the truth. a relationship cant work with dishonesty present.
• Philippines
12 Jul 08
Thank you so much! That was very helpful, no-nonsense advice. I mean, I didn't post this here just to get some points or something. I was really hoping to get some good advice, and thru you, my wish is granted. Thank you again and take care