Research shows that people with a tendency to conceal the truth are more preoccupied with their lie and experience higher levels of negative emotions and lower life and relationship satisfaction.

The Mahabharata tells the story of a Brahmin called Kausika who had taken a vow to always tell the truth. Once, when he was meditating in the forest, a young couple ran past him. Kausika noticed them.

Called it lies, plain and simple ... Who knows if there’s any truth to this or not? It’s easy to imagine tensions flaring when things aren’t going well. It’s all hugs when they’re ...