I had my first polygraph test yesterday. I set it up for myself to prove to my husband that I’ve been faithful all these years. I walked in just knowing I had nothing to hide my husband knows everything I’ve done - which is nothing, but did have some experiences that would make him question my faithfulness.

We’ve had numerous discussions about things over the years and I have told him everything. That resulted in me never even have kissed another, let alone gone any further.

Anyways, we had a couple incidents that we wanted to address specifically during the test. I went though everything with the Examiner 100% truthfully. Since I said I had never even kissed another, let alone had sex she decided she would just narrow everything down to 2 questions:

1. Have you ever in your relationship had any sexual contact with anyone?

2. Have you ever in your relationship initiated sexual contact with anyone?

Now, these were pretty vague blanket questions and didn’t actually address any of the specific issues I came to debunk. However, knowing I had a clear conscience I agreed to them. 

She finished and asked me how I did. I told her I’m assuming fine but it’s nerve wracking. She looked at me and said, “You failed!” I was so taken aback that my head started spinning and I thought I might faint or even vomit for a second. 

I have wracked my brain and cannot for the life of me figure out why I failed. I did this because I was confident in my answers and trying to help my relationship. Instead it backfired. 

I guess I don’t know what else to say. I’m so angry and frustrated with the test. I walked out telling her I didn’t want my results, but sent her an email requesting one when I got home immediately and of course no response. I have many regrets from yesterday... the main being not making her ask me the questions regarding the specific incidents in question. 

I guess just wondering if anyone has any insight? I’ve sent her an email requesting more specific questions and asking to take the exam again. As well as asking for my report. I just feel so cheated.

el mal arte wrote on Nov 29^th, 2019 at 7:01am:


Well said! It might also be helpful to watch this PENN & TELLER episode of BULLSHIT where we prove the lie detector is indeed bullshit. http://m.220.ro/emisiuni-tv/Penn-And-Teller-Bullshit-S07E05-Lie-Detectors-HDTV/8...;