If a lie detector was attached to each person, and the counselor asked questions, then you would be forced to be open and honest, don't you think?
2007-05-29 09:23:03 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
Also, would you go to a counselor who used this method? Should it be covered by your insurance?
2007-05-29 09:24:50 · update #1
I think that people in a marriage should be honest, therefore there would be no need for a lie detector test.
but marriages in counseling are different, so they might need the lie detectors. I do believe it is a good idea, I'm not sure the liars of the couple would be too hot for it. But..it would help the marriage a great deal by getting everything out in the open.
2007-05-29 09:26:40 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, they should not. The foundation of any good marriage is trust so having to rely on lie detectors to get the truth is pointless. In addition, lie detectors are not always accurate since they are based on physiological factors which can give false results when someone is on certain medications, under stress, etc. They would only cause more trouble than the original problem in the marriage.
2007-05-29 09:28:48 · answer #2 · answered by Maria 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ideally, you'd be open and honest with your mate anyway...I'm sure this would work but the main problem would be getting people to agree to it. I could tell you where my husband is at all hours of the day, he's very honest (even when he's being a jerk and shady! lol), but i know he'd refuse to use one because it would question his integrity. Most counselors wouldn't agree to use them anyway because the idea of a safe and secure environment is kind of pushed aside by "proving" yourself with a lie detector.
2007-05-29 09:27:41 · answer #3 · answered by its about time 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i would have to say yes and no i think it is Important for healthy relationships have trust and if you need a lie detector to do so I'm sorry but that's not right bu if its necessary then yes id should be done but not covered by your insurance its a voluntary program
2007-05-29 09:29:05 · answer #4 · answered by Corey G 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
why do people need a lie detector when a person can't tell the true, and saying the love you but lie to your face
2007-05-29 09:25:30 · answer #5 · answered by sexymama 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think it would make much difference in the long run...those things can be fooled, and those who intended to lie and couldn't get past the machine, just wouldn't agree to counseling.
Counseling can help people open up...own up to their choices...and even someone who lies can benefit from it, and may well eventually fess up and get things out in the open.
2007-05-29 09:26:22 · answer #6 · answered by . 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, because, despite their widespread use, they cannot detect lies! Lie detector evidence is not acceptable in court; what makes you think it's of any use in marital counseling?
2007-05-30 02:38:59 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Forcing people to be honest negates the idea of trust in a relationship, and would only create more distrust and resentment.
2007-05-29 09:25:24 · answer #8 · answered by esobel6 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lie detectors are of no use thats why they are not allowed in court proceedings. They are not reliable.
2007-05-29 09:27:07 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
trust is all you need, if you need a lie detector for your mate because you dont trust them, dont get married
2007-05-29 09:27:57 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋