Is it normal to lie to yourself?
Mostly.Normal for most people
Yes—most people bend the truth to themselves sometimes, often to avoid uncomfortable feelings or make a tough situation easier to handle. It’s worth paying attention if it keeps you stuck or leads you to ignore something important.
Yes. People often tell themselves things they half-believe, make excuses, or focus on the comforting parts of a situation. Usually it isn’t a deliberate, movie-villain kind of lie; it’s your mind trying to soften disappointment, fear, or uncertainty.