Optimal Relationships Daily

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 2322: Evan Marc Katz explores the prevalence of lying in online dating, shedding light on why people misrepresent themselves on their profiles. He explains that while lying isn’t morally defensible, it often stems from insecurity and a belief that honesty will prevent them from securing a chance at love. Katz empathizes with both the liars and the victims, noting that, in most cases, these lies are an effort to get noticed in a highly competitive environment. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.evanmarckatz.com/blog/online-dating-tips-advice/how-much-lying-is-acceptable-online-2 Quotes to ponder: "People, for the most part, don’t lie because they’re bad folks who can’t tell the difference between right and wrong; they’re just insecure that telling the truth will eliminate them from contention before they ever get a chance to meet you