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Commitment-and-attitude Quote by Garry Crystal

“The thing about lying is it’s like creating your own world, controlling your own little world. A tiny innocent, or as some people call them white lie, can lead eventually to the break-up of a relationship. If the other person in the relationship knows the person has lied, no matter if it was with…” quote by Garry Crystal
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““The thing about lying is it’s like creating your own world, controlling your own little world. A tiny innocent, or as some people call them white lie, can lead eventually to the break-up of a relationship. If the other person in the relationship knows the person has lied, no matter if it was with good intentions, then it’s the beginning of the breakdown of trust. A profile or a picture is being continually formed of the two people in a relationship, and the lies, big and small, add to that profile.””

Garry Crystal

About This Quote

Lying builds a false reality that erodes trust and ultimately damages relationships.

In simple terms: Lies create false worlds that break trust.

Key Takeaway

Avoid lies to protect relationships.

Themes

trust honesty relationships communication

Mood

concerned reflective

Type

advice psychological

When to use this quote

  • marriage
  • friendship
  • business partnerships
  • online dating

Key Concepts

psychology trust dynamics relationship maintenance

Questions to Reflect On

  • Can a small lie ever be justified?
  • How do you rebuild trust after a lie?
A Different Perspective

Lies may sometimes seem harmless but can have unintended long‑term consequences.

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