The lies we usually hear from people!

We all lie for one reason or another. Most of the time, people have no intention of lying to you. They are just trying to avoid being honest with themselves and with everyone around them. You might lie to save face, protect someone else, or because you are embarrassed. However, there is a difference between white lies and the lies that could hurt you for the rest of your life.

Lie #1: "I'm fine" This is often said when someone has been hurt but doesn't want to talk about it.

Lie #2: "I was just kidding." We all know that this person wasn't kidding around because they probably were angry or upset with you.

Lie #3: "That's Just Your Opinion"

The people in our lives offer a lot of opinions. Some of these opinions are meant to help us grow and others seem to be designed to hurt us. When someone tells us that they think we're not good enough, they may be right, but that is only their opinion.

The best way to stop these lies is by realizing that you're allowed to have your own opinion too and you don't have to let anyone else's opinion affect you.

Lie #4: "I'll Be There for You"

It is natural for us to want to be loved and we need to feel we will be supported and cared for. We all want someone in our lives who will stand by us, protect us and help us grow. But the reality is that the people that we think will be there for us won't always be there.

The hard truth is that those people might not care as much as you do; they might not have as much time as you do; they might not love you as much as you're trying to love them; they might not see your struggles or care about your happiness – but this doesn't mean they don't care about you at all. You just have to know which of these people are worth fighting for and which ones are worth leaving.

Lie #5: "We're All Equal Here"

We are all too familiar with the lie that “we’re all equal here.”

Inequality is prevalent in every workplace, and it can also affect not only your career but also your mental health. This is often due to the fact that many people in positions of power use societal norms to create an idea of an ideal worker.

Here are some strategies you can use to stop people from lying to you about equality in the workplace:

-Look for hidden signs that indicate inequality, such as a lack of diversity or tokenism.

-Ask questions about how decisions are made and who is considered when they're made.

-Learn how to identify implicit biases against marginalized groups and learn how to challenge them when they're introduced into a conversation or project.

Lie #6 & 7 (Two Lies in One!): "It's not That Big of a Deal" and "I'll Respect Your Boundaries"

This is often used in response to something that an individual would like to avoid. If the person doesn't want to admit that they're wrong, they may say it's not a big deal in order to save face.

Another common way people try to mislead others is by promising that they'll respect boundaries one day. The person might be trying to keep their victim around so they can continue hurting them, which is why this type of promise may be seen as too good to be true.

What you can do about it:

If someone tells you these things, don't listen or respond at all. Just walk away and feel empowered for having stay.

In conclusion, it's a fight for survival. The human condition is inherently competitive and we should not be surprised that the lies people tell each other come from a place of jealousy or insecurity. In order to stop these lies from hurting us, we should not let the truth get in the way of a bad story.

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