Over time, it can become harder to finally tell the truth when compared to continuing the original lie.
You don't have to look hard to see this.
I saw it with this guy when we spoke about him at a conference a few weeks ago.
It has been played out with the New York with Anthony Weiner (hehehe) over the last few days.
I can think of deceptions (nothing even close to the two examples above) I have going in my life that would be easier to continue than let the truth come to light.
No matter if it is a whopper of a lie, or a white lie, a common thread exists. Over time, it gets easier.
The second time the lie is told is easier than the first. The third is even easier. The 412th flies off the tongue with little conscience bothering.
As time goes on, the deception becomes wrapped up in your back story. And then destroying your back story is just as hard/painful as the original fib. Maybe more.
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