Is your partner lying to you? We’ll find out together!

If you read any book about relationships or listen to a podcast or an interview with an expert about couples, you’ll hear that honesty and communication are the keys to everything.

I don’t know about you, but I really believe they’re right. However, I know that humans are meant to make mistakes and learn from them, so it’s natural that sometimes, people are better off with a really good lie.

While it’s common for people of all types to sometimes tell lies, there are certain kinds of dishonesty in relationships that are more damaging than others.

I’ve consulted a behavioral analytic interrogator and relationship specialist to learn more about identifying signs that your significant other is being dishonest. If you suspect your partner is lying, here are 9 red flags to look out for.