White Lies

Little White Lies Moms Tell Their Babysitters

The Stir | Posted 04.23.2012

The Stir

After all, I want to make sure the sitter won't be scared off by what really happens in my house. You know what I mean, right?

White Lies Can Affect Your Later Behavior

Art Markman, Ph.D. | Posted 04.02.2012

Art Markman, Ph.D.

The researchers argued that in many cases, white lies have little effect on the teller later. However, in situations in which the policy of being honest is highlighted, liars often do nice things for the person they lied to.

The Funniest #LiesThatAlwaysWorked

Posted 01.04.2012

Confess. Admit it. Come clean already: We all tell little white lies. Over the years we've learned that certain lies (shall we call them half-trut...

I Have To Ask: What Do You Lie About?

Posted 12.04.2011

Is honestly really always the best policy? Microphone in hand, I set out to ask perfect strangers one question – what do you lie about? if(typeof A...

Why Honesty Really is the Best Policy

Jayanti Tamm | Posted 10.07.2011

Jayanti Tamm

My daughter doesn't yet know about lying. When her baby sister screams from the other room and I ask her what happened, she openly presents the truth: that she banged her baby sister's head against the floor. For her blunt honesty, for not concocting a forged tale, it's hard to be angry.

Knowing When Telling A Lie Is The Right Thing To Do

Ed and Deb Shapiro | Posted 11.17.2011

Ed and Deb Shapiro

If you are following any kind of religious or spiritual path, then telling the truth is usually up there with other ethical obligations. But is speaking the truth always the best thing to do?

White Lies Do Not Really Work

Margaret Ruth | Posted 11.17.2011

Margaret Ruth

One component of having authentic, satisfying connections with others is the willingness to express yourself authentically.

6 Tips for Letting Go of a Toxic Friendship---Gently

Dr. Irene S. Levine | Posted 11.17.2011

Dr. Irene S. Levine

Question: How do you back away from an unhealthy friendship without hurting someone's feelings? Answer: Here are a few tips to help you handle a ...

Me, Kirk, Blumenthal, Palin and Pinocchio: Lying or not?

James M. Lynch | Posted 11.17.2011

James M. Lynch

We have to somehow learn on our own how to identify the lies for what they are and what they intend, and decide which are acceptable.

Austin City Limits Festival and Weekend Guide

Stephanie Keller | Posted 05.25.2011

Stephanie Keller

This year's festival should be particularly enjoyable: an awesome roster of bands, weather in the 80s, new grass on the field, Torchy's Tacos added to the food vendor lineup -- all very promising.

I Love My BFF but I Can't Take Her Husband!

Dr. Irene S. Levine | Posted 11.17.2011

Dr. Irene S. Levine

My friendship with my BFF is very important to me but when her husband is in the mix -- things become very uncomfortable.

The Next Big Thing? White Lies At The Empty Bottle

Decider | Posted 05.25.2011

If the guys in London's White Lies don't watch out, they could soon suffer a backlash (and since they've been hyped by the English music press, this i...