HAVE you ever suspected that someone is lying to you but couldn't be 100% sure?
Well, according to one psychologist, there are seven subtle tell-tale signs to look out for – and they'll help you uncover the real truth.
Speaking to The Metro, Darren Stanton has revealed the micro expressions and red flags to watch out for when trying to tell if your loved one is up to no good.
1) EYE CONTACT
According to Darren, liars will often overcompensate with eye contact when they're trying to get you to believe a lie.
‘Generally, we look into someone else’s eyes for a period of three to five seconds – any longer is reserved for those we have a deep connection with, like a romantic partner or family member,’ he explains.
2) INCREASED BLINKING
The psychologist goes on to say that the frequency in which people blink will also increase when they're telling porkies.
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He notes that rather astonishingly, this can be as much as two to three times more per minute.
3) PHYSICAL BARRIERS
Darren explains that people who fib also tend to create a physical barrier between themselves and the person they're lying to.
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He notes that this can occur in various forms, with some choosing to use their hand as a barrier and others opting for items, such as a coffee mug.
The psychologist also says how some liars angle their body away from the person they're fibbing to.
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4) DEFLECTING THE QUESTION
Liars commonly use a strategy known as linguistic deflection, according to Darren.
He explains that this is particularly popular amongst politicians and refers to people deliberately avoiding the question that's being asked to them.
Instead, he says they tend to panic and reply with an answer to a completely different question instead.
5) CHANGE IN TONE
Darren goes on to highlight the importance of taking into consideration how something is being said and warns that a change could indicate someone is fibbing.
He explains: "You’ll notice their voice pitch tends to get higher or spike or crack when they are under pressure – a tell-tale sign they are stressed from telling a lie."
6) MIRRORED LANGUAGE
The psychologist says that another major red flag is when someone repeats what you've asked.
He explains that people do this because it bides them more time to put an answer together.
‘For instance, when asking a person if they have cheated on you – an innocent person will respond with their own language, 'don’t be ridiculous, of course not,' he says.
"Whereas a guilty person has little or no time to relax and their go-to is often to repeat what you have said, 'no, I did not cheat on you', as they have no time to construct their own answer and seem plausible at the time."
7) TURNING PALE
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Darren notes that a colour change in someone's face can also be the perfect tell-tale sign that you're being lied to.
He explains that emotional changes are associated with stress and so when someone feels under pressure, the blood may be drawn away from their face, resulting in them turning pale.
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