If a person lies, and is unrepentant about it, you are under no obligation to forgive. If the liar is sorry, you still do not have to forgive. Even if the other person is genuinely sorry, some grave matters may not or should not be forgiven in the sense of everything between us completely is all right again.

Should I forgive my partner for lying?

OK – When Your Partner Makes A Rare Mistake For instance, if a person messes up and theyve never done this before, its worth working it through. When its out of character for your partner to make a mistake and hurt you in turn, consider forgiving him or her, especially if your partner expresses remorse.

What lies can be forgiven?

You can forgive the person who lied to you without continuing the relationship if you dont feel comfortable or safe doing so. Thats because forgiveness means letting go of the need to take revenge.

Can a liar change?

Can Compulsive or Pathological Liars Change? In Ekmans experience, most liars who are compulsive or pathological dont want to change enough to enter treatment. Usually they only do so when directed by court order, after theyve gotten into trouble, he says.

How long does it take to rebuild trust after lying?

Get Help. My work with men trying to rebuild trust in their relationship shortened the recovery time to somewhere between four and 18 months, depending on the breakdown. So, if you feel stuck and dont know what to do next, you might want to contact me for assistance.