Into every marriage a little lying must fall. While some small
fibs can be a sweet way to boost your man's ego, others may
ultimately be harmful to your relationship. Here are eight
common marriage lies and the verdict on the benefits or damage
that bending the truth will cause.  Lie 1: You look great!
Verdict: Benign If he's asked you how he looks in the suit he
hasn't worn in a year, and you're already en route to a family
wedding, telling him he looks fantastic (even if you wish he'd
picked the tie without the dancing penguins) can't hurt, and may
make the whole affair more fun for both of you. But if he can
change, then go for honesty—with a smile, says Laurie Puhn,
relationship expert and author of Instant Persuasion: How to
Change Your Words to Change Your Life. Try, "You look so
handsome in that suit, but I think the darker shirt would look
even better."  Lie 2: Sex with you is the best I've ever had.
Verdict: Mostly benign "I try never to lie about sex," says
Alisa Bowman, who blogs about marriage a