(a) âDependent adultâ means any person between the ages of 18 and 64 years who resides in this state and who has physical or mental limitations that restrict his or her ability to carry out normal activities or to protect his or her rights, including, but not limited to, persons who have physical or developmental disabilities, or whose physical or developmental abilities have diminished because of age.
Understanding of Individual's Psychological Stability. Psychological stability is the other factor in determining if someone is a pathological liar. Many people habitually lie due to a mental illness such as bipolar disorder, borderline personality disorder or depression. Many mental illness sufferers have misconceptions about what is reality.
This is an example of people lying to spend some time doing the things that they really want to do â the things they value doing. If the man didn't really care about this friend he would not be deceiving his girlfriend. Most people who lie do it carefully, so as not to put a large strain on their relationship. If the lying started to cause problems -- it wouldn't be worth it and most people would stop. The Effects that Lying has on a Relationship: Pros and Cons. Being less than honest destroys trust.