Women lie there's no way around it. Our human nature dictates an inherent need to be liked and connect to others. While honesty will always be the best policy, everyone falls victim to an innocent white lie -- especially at the beginning of a budding romance. As women, we need to protect our reputation. Expect your new sweetheart to tell you one or more of the following lies (or deduce it from her silence).
1. Social media
The face she displays on the internet is not necessarily the most accurate depiction. Everyone wants to share the highs and bury the lows. Through social media channels, you'll see an idealized version and not her authentic self.
2. Sexual history
She downplays the number of sexual partners she's accumulated through the years, so you won't judge her too harshly. Women know the double standard they're up against, and they won't think twice about withholding that magic number.
3. Love-making
She exaggerates her appreciation of your lovemaking to protect your ego. She may even fake orgasms, because she isn't comfortable enough to open up and tell you what she wants. Stress that her pleasure should not come at the price of your pride (and mean it).
4. Money
She minimizes the price of clothing and beauty items, so you don't criticize how much she's spending. Women do not like to be considered high maintenance and frivolous (even if they are), and she won't want to mess up a good thing if you're footing the bill.
5. Platonic friendships
If she has plenty of platonic friends, but there's a chance she's dated at least one them. They'll keep the specifics as vague as possible to curb your jealousy, and you should thank them for that. What you don't know won't hurt you; you don't need to know the dirty details.
6. Other men
She probably fantasizes about someone else - co-workers, fictional characters, celebrities. Let her. It's totally normal and does not mean she will act on it. 61% of women admit to fantasizing about another man while in a relationship; there is no proven correlation to infidelity.
7. Old flames
She cared about her ex. Even if she tells you it meant nothing, every relationship takes a toll on us emotionally. Maybe she's trying to protect your feelings, or she wants you to know she's completely over it. Either way, take her proclamations with a grain of salt.