Most people tell small lies now and then, but pathological liars are different in a big way. Their dishonesty is constant, often automatic, and can deeply affect their relationships and mental health.

Even though the term pathological liar gets bandied about in everyday conversation, the actual phenomenon affects only a minority of people. Pathological lying has been noted as a psychological ...

Handling a pathological liar requires a balanced approach of awareness, understanding, and boundary-setting. You should know that pathological lying differs from occasional fibbing or strategic lying.