how do I tell if this person is a...?

Question

How do I tell if a person is a pathological liar or a compulsive liar? I know the difference between a pathological and compulsive liar, but I can't tell if this person is lying out of habit. This person is manipulative, intelligent, knows when they are lying, has low self esteem, and is socially awkward at times. They like attention and sympathy from others. When they tell stories and events that occured to them, they often "stretch the truth" to sound like the "victim". This person can make almost anyone believe almost anything, and they are very good at acting. This person is also VERY good at knowing what other people mean and when they are lying, this person can read them like a book. They also obsess over things. Sounds like a compulsive liar to me, but then again I'm no psychiatrist.

Answer 1

If the person cannot be counted on to be truthful, you will likely not be able to accurately judge their motives, so it will be difficult to answer your question.

Answer 2

i don't think this person is narcisistic. I have a friend who is a wonderful actor, craves attention, and makes up problems to get it. She has low self esteem, and obsesses over that but is always wanting people to discover this, so she make fake attempts at trying to hide it. I don't know how u would tell, it's hard but goodluck.

Answer 3

Look up narcissism.
also try to stay away from this person at all costs. Take care of yourself..and back away.