Lie #1: “You don’t look fat in that dress.”
Why he says it: You asked-and your husband prefers boosting your confidence over telling the truth.
How to keep him honest: Rather than ask, “Does this dress make me look fat?” have your husband help you choose between two outfits, suggests Doug Hirschhorn, author of 8 Ways to Great: Peak Performance on the Job and in Your Life.
Lie #2: “Yes, I cleaned up already.”
Why he says it: “Men confuse intention with action,” says Hirschhorn. Your husband plans to do the chore eventually, so in his mind, it’s as good as done.
How to keep him honest: Give your guy a specific deadline (“Please hang up your clothes by Saturday morning”) and explain why it’s important that he finishes by then (“My parents are coming over that day”).
Common Lies Husbands TellĀ was originally published on wzakcleveland.com
