Optimal Relationships Daily - Dating, Marriage and Parenting
2322: How Much Lying Is Acceptable Online? by Evan Marc Katz on Dating Apps Advice & Modern Relationships
23 Sep 2024
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." "He knows that you will NOT give him a chance if he tells the truth. And since you won't give him a chance, He's going to give himself a chance." "Is he wasting his time (and yours) by misrepresenting himself? Absolutely. Would he have the chance to meet you if he didn't misrepresent himself? Absolutely not." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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