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Psychologist identifies three types of relationship liars based on motive

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A recent study published in the Journal of Social and Personal Relationships identified three distinct types of deceptive behavior in romantic relationships, moving beyond the simple notion of lying frequency. Researchers Tim Cole and Kellie Stonebrook surveyed 567 U.S. adults to categorize the motivations behind their deceptions. The study found that these motivations cluster into three profiles: the Transparent Partner, who lies infrequently due to relationship security; the Strategic Soother, who uses deception for self-protection and relationship maintenance; and the Antagonistic Strategist, who employs deception for more harmful purposes. AI

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  1. Forbes — Innovation TIER_1 English(EN) · Mark Travers, Contributor ·

    A Psychologist Reveals The 3 Types Of Liars In Relationships (Beware Of The Third)

    A new study of 567 U.S. adults sorts relationship liars into three distinct psychological types, and psychologists say only one of them should worry you.

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