Sometimes the falsehood is so little that confronting the individual about it isn't in your best interests. Consider the deception in its entirety and rank its severity. According to Livestrong, the decision to confront the individual should ultimately be based on the sort of lying and the liar's connection. The actual reason individuals lie is to learn the truth. They wish to avoid the problems that would follow if their partners discovered the truth. They would rather lie than be exposed. Liars are mindful of the ramifications of their spouses discovering the truth.