Summary: What's it like being married to a spouse who can't stop lying? Lies and dishonesty might be present in most marriages to some extent, but for chronic or pathological liars, lying is a habit they can't break out of. <br> <br> Chronic lying may be caused by brain impairments, or by past trauma leading to low self esteem and the need to protect yourself by spinning elaborate falsehoods. Constant lying can erode at the trust and intimacy in a marriage, and yet even for chronic liars there is hope. Dealing with the underlying issues and training yourself to respond differently may be hard work, but creating a marriage based on trust and honesty is definitely worth it.
