I'm Bleeding Through My Pants. And I Left Him Alone. And It All Worked Out

Lying is a defence mechanism for compulsive lying, says Thery. People will believe you if you make up stories that are so grandiose they're believable. Lying can be used to get people to accept your version of events and help you feel better about yourself. It's not diplomacy; it's actual real compassion. A typical story from someone i knew: 'I'm bleeding through my pants but the cop doesn't care'