Nearly one-fourth of young adults are looking for love through dating websites or apps.

 This relatively new form of courtship can give you access to a large pool of potential partners. It also presents a unique set of challenges.

 For example, you’ve probably heard about – or have personally experienced –one of the following reasons: He was shorter than his profile said he was, she looked different in person than she did in her photos, or he was talkative over text but it was like pulling teeth at dinner.

 In other words, a person’s profile – and the messages sent before a date – might not capture who a person really is.

 So if you’re honest and tell few lies, you think that others are being honest as well. If you’re looking for love but are lying to get it, there’s a good chance that you’ll think others are lying to you, too.

 Therefore, telling little lies for love is normal, and we do it because it serves a purpose – not just because we can.