Lying about how available we are is the biggest falsehood people tell on dating sites

A new study from Stanford University has discovered the lies most commonly told on dating apps. Researchers found that lies to appear more interesting and dateable, such as falsifying one's availability, are most likely used to deceive potential partners. Of the many types of lies observed in these scenarios, the study found that polite'butler lies' used to thwart unwanted interactions were the most common, accounting for nearly 30 percent. A study from Stanford University analyzed more than 3,000 messages on mobile dating apps from over 200 participants. 'Most of these lies were about relationships – or not starting relationships – rather than lying to hook up,' said Jeffrey Hancock, a professor of communication in the Stanford School of Humanities and Sciences.