5 consequences of lying in a marriage!

Lies have never brought anyone any good, especially in a relationship.

Ghastly lies, no matter how big or small they are, can ruin a relationship completely eliminating trust, understanding and faith.

They have a negative effect on relationships and the consequences are undeniably toxic. But sometimes, partners can’t help but utter a few lies.

Here are some of the consequences of lying in a marriage.

Your partner will constantly live in the fear of you lying to them again. Once you do lie, your partner will begin questioning everything you say. They will also begin doubting your words and actions more frequently.

When you lie, you are putting your selfish side forward. You are trying to put your interests above others and this itself is an indication that you aren’t really invested in the marriage. This will make your partner feel unloved.

When you lie in a marriage, it shows that you do not respect your partner enough. The lack of respect poses a serious problem in the marriage that is otherwise a very essential pillar of the foundation for any relationship.

When lies fill a marriage, it becomes difficult for both partners to maintain a balance. Balance in a relationship is all about trusting and understanding each other while keeping personal preferences on board as well.

To cover up a lie, you end up telling many more lies and that leads to the end of a loyal and trustworthy marriage. It will cause you or your partner to be habitual liars that will affect both the relationship and the personalities in a very negative way. And then the damage becomes unrepairable.