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Hey Pandas, I Have A Friend Who I Know Is Lying To Me. What Should I Do?
My friend has been lying to me since the start of the school year and Im fed up with it! I don't know what I should do though. We're good friends and I still like her.
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What is she lying about? If you don't mind. I'd just like more info before answering. Only because I have a friend who lies sometimes, but it was always harmless. Like she 'was a carnie for a year after high school', she 'graduated from medical school but decided she didn't want to be a doctor'. We waited tables together, and she was an amazing, kind person, but she made up stories. Since she was a friend, and they were harmless lies, our group never confronted her. Seemed pointless.
But, that's just her. So what kind of lies is she telling?
Its nothing actually that bad. It's what her 2nd hour for school is. Before you say anything else just hear me out. I was fine with it before because its nothing big, but when I asked her about it she keeps telling more lies, and now shes lying to everyone! Shes now telling lies about her lies and I don't know if I can stand that. It might sound stupid to some people but to me I feel really hurt.
OK, I get that. It does raise some flags. You could try to tell her gently in private, but she might get defensive. But assure her that it's ok. Or Maybe you could say something like 'I heard you switched to blah blah', maybe try to give her an out to come clean. I'm assuming you're in your teens, so while you might be justified to confront her, try to remember that she's probably lying because she is insecure, or embarrassed about something. If you think the friendship is worth it, be supportive and patient. Provide positive reinforcements. Maybe it might help.
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