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In this “Asking Eric” advice column, a reader writing under the theme of discovering dishonesty in her marriage seeks guidance regarding her husband’s fabrications about his past:The letter writer explains that she has been married for four years and recently confirmed suspicions that her husband fabricates stories about his history. While organizing a birthday party for him, she asked his mother to bring old photos, specifically inquiring about pictures from his days playing college baseball. His mother had no idea what she was talking about, confirming the writer’s two-year suspicion that he had fabricated details about his background.In his response, Eric explains that such behavior can stem from psychological, emotional, or control-related issueswhether he genuinely believes his own fabrications or feels the need to reshape his personal narrative. Because simply confronting him about past events might not be effective and could indicate ongoing dishonesty in the present, Eric advises her to stay observant and address untruths in real time. He also recommends pursuing individual counseling for the husband or couples therapy together, emphasizing that the breach of trust and the underlying reasons driving his deceit need professional attention.