When someone lies, they are essentially putting their own self interest before those of others. Their unwillingness to make a sacrifice for the greater, long term good of a relationship is another indicator that they do not place a high value on it.

Can you lie to someone you love?

You dont want to lie to your partner, yet you want to be hyper-considerate of their feelings, so maybe its best to not tell the truth about everything. YES its okay to lie!, says Heide, In fact, its an evolutionary trait that helped us fit into complex societies and survive as a group.