15 Signs That The Person You're Dating Is Lying To You
Common wisdom says liars avoid making eye contact, but be wary if someone is trying too hard to hold your gaze.
Liars tend to touch their face a lot (especially their nose) when they're telling a lie.
Source: Dr. Phil
Shrugging shoulders, turning away, fidgeting, and crossing their arms are also all body language indicators that someone is lying.
Source: Ask Men
If they stutter or hesitate while telling you their story, they're most likely stalling or trying to come up with a good lie.
Source: Ask Men
But a little hesitation is good if they're recalling a memory — be wary if your significant other has a rehearsed answer to every question.
Source: CNN
If they provide information without being asked, chances are they're hiding something and are on the defensive.
Source: Dr. Phil
Liars will also get really defensive when you confront them (innocent people usually go on the offensive).
Source: TED Talk with Pamela Meyer
Liars don't use contractions: "I DID NOT go to the strip club last night!" or "I DID NOT have sexual relations with that woman!"
Liars will answer your question with your exact wording, or with a different question. It's another stalling technique.
Source: Yahoo! Voices
Liars often over-emphasize details in their story, even if it has nothing to do with the key issue.
Source: Dr. Phil
They might even unconsciously place objects (book, coffee cup, laptop, etc.) between themselves and you.
Source: TED Talk with Pamela Meyer
Liars use verbal tip-offs repeatedly: "To be perfectly honest," "To tell the truth," "I swear on the bible," etc.
Source: CNN
If you're suspicious, change the conversation abruptly. A liar will be relieved, while an innocent person will be confused.
Source: Ask Men
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