Why do spouses lie?

Some people lie because they are afraid of what others might think of them. And if your lines of communication are not strong, it would explain why he didnʻt talk to you. Remember just because you THINK you have great communication doesnʻt mean that you do. Stop and think for a sec...when he has problems does he come and discuss them with you or does he talk to his friends/family ?

I don't really know what this is about if it's cheating or something serious you can start over. It sounds scary but it is possible and very liberating. Trust me I know. I live in Australia and when my partner cheated on me with my best friend my whole life was torn apart. Suddenly I couldn't bear to be around any one associated with the whole mess. I moved from a coastal town to a ski resort, changed my career and eventually met my new partner. The whole thing was really the best thing that ever happened to me. Of course that is looking back 5 years on. At the time I was ripped in half. But you can do it.

As for why they lie. My new partner and I have a relationship of complete honesty. I trust in him like nothing else and experiencing this has taught me to not settle for anything else. The pure trust and happiness I feel is something I hope you can find too. Good Luck,

Spouses lie because they think they can get away with it. Some women are so afraid that their marriage will crumble, that they let their husbands get away with it. What are you going to do? Well, either you stay with him or her, or you get away for good. Once a cheater, always a cheater, you will never feel the same way about your spouse again. Get away before you waste your entire life over this person.

may be because your spouse think that if she tell you then you will be upset or will not like it. if there is any problem always confront your spouse at that moment and ask for explaination, but dont try to panic your spousse.assure your spouse that you trust her and you are always with her. tell her that what ever will be the situation i will always trust you only. last but not the least make her fell that you love her. good luck

some time spouse lie because u make he/she lie. when he/she Did the wrong thing & dont want let u know so if he/she want to make u happy then lie better tell u the thruth...then u will happy until when u know the thruth. dont give too much pleasure until spouse has reason lie to u.

Go to couples councling and see if you can mend it..what did he lie about was it something small and was to scared to come tell you because you get mad easy?? OR was a big lie and he knew it was big time wrong...either way if it is so bad you cant take it and he has done it before get out...if not work on it

best of luck to you both:)

Spouses lie because they have needs also... Just like men do! They are out there looking for affairs and one night stands just like we do...

Welcome to the third millennium (Alas the Satan millennium) in which everyone lies to everyone else, and everyone betrays everyone!!!

Sorry, I think it happens because they are afraid of what they are going to tell you will really hurt you. When the fact is, that lying is more hurtful.

Either start over or stick it out.

There is no other choice.

Maybe that person was afraid of our reaction, and didn't want to hurt you.