Here are the most popular lies that people tell their partners

You’ve never heard any of these from your partner (Cough, cough)

We’re certain that you’re all strong contenders for the award of ‘Boyfriend/Girlfriend of the Year’, but there will always come a moment in any relationship when you might have to bend the truth in your favour.

Note how we didn’t use the word ‘lie’ here.

See, there’s a difference between revealing the whole truth and certain aspects of it. Sure, sure. Let’s just keep saying that to ourselves over and over.

That’s not shady at all.

Anywho, according to a new survey of 2000 adults,  three quarters of Brits have admitted that they’ve lied to their partners. We’re shocked.

One in 10 people have stated that that they lie quite regularly with men expected to tell more porkies than their partners.

The classic “I am listening’” takes the prestigious top spot as the number one fib with the equally popular “I only had one drink”, “I didn’t see your text”,  and “I had an orgasm” also ranking highly.

Here’s the list in full.

Used/heard any of these?

1. I am listening
2. I’m not in a bad mood
3. I only had one drink
4. I didn’t see your text/call
5. You don’t look fat
6. I am sticking to my diet
7. I had an orgasm
8. This isn’t a new outfit
9. Your bum doesn’t look big in that
10. I wasn’t looking at her figure
11. I didn’t break that
12. I was out with friends
13. I like your mates
14. I’m saving the item of clothing you bought me for a special occasion
15. I like your cooking
16. I didn’t eat that treat we were saving
17. I’ve never cheated on you
18. I like your parents
19. I don’t have a history with that person
20. I didn’t put that dent/scratch on the car

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