I hate how she thinks "i told the truth, i can still get what i want."
This is precisely what my AH thinks too... And when he lies and is caught he tells me it is bc if he tells the truth he is "restricted" and "not allowed any freedom" (freedom to say oh, buy a motorcycle without telling me when we have no money and things like that!)
It's insane. Alcoholics have the mental maturity of a toddler. My 3 yr old has better impulse control and can be reasoned with more than my AH (even when he is sober).