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The Truth About Lies: Motives Matter

By Jamie C. Williamson, PhD Is it ever ok to lie? Not all lies are unexpected. Not all lies are unethical. Not all lies hurt others. In fact, sometimes lying is the right thing to do. Sometimes. But, not usually. Especially in a close personal relationship grounded in trust, like marriage. Lying is only one

In “Work it Out”, Dr. Jamie C. Williamson draws on theory, research and 25+ years of professional university leadership and teaching, consulting, counseling, and mediation experience to provide insights and practical guidance to women and men who want to work out their issues, “de-stress” their marriage, and restore the amity and joy they once had.

Of course, some relationships fail, no matter how hard we try to repair them. This blog also will help divorcing couples “work it out” so they can remain friendly with their former spouse and resolve their divorce settlement issues in a way that serves the on-going needs of all involved, especially the children.