Question Posted Wednesday October 29 2008, 12:03 am
I have a friend (who I am very digusted with right now) who is a chronic and obsessive liar.
I know all about the lies she tells and have confronted her in a nice manner to no avail..these are usually lies designed to get out of trouble or to take advantage of others so not little white lies--but basically lies upon lies and elaborate lies at that. I plan to end the friendship, but she owes me a lot of money I mean thousands. She has taken advantage of me too. (I have ended the friendship in my mind, but attempting to play it cool with hopes she will pay me back)
Anyway, since this is about mental health, how does one handle an obsessive liar? Contiously confront them--which leads to arguments or should I keep my mouth shut? I have to get the money she owes me I am doomed without it. Yes the money was for something legal...in case you are wondering. I tried to help her before I found out what she was really like. Taking her to court will do no good even though I am certain the judge would rule in my favor, she still won't pay up.
ella15 answered Wednesday October 29 2008, 9:00 am: The best thing to do is to ask her nicely and give her a date to pay up, if not tell her that your going to have to take her to court(even if your not).someome like that will make you lose your mind your right its best to end the friendship . And you should be honest with her tell her that you dont plan on being friends with her and you would like to get your money back .my advice to you in the future is to not let someone borrow all that money from you good luck. [ ella15's advice column | Ask ella15 A Question ]
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