I have this friend and she's really nice and she's quiet a lot to other people besides me. She doesn't hav many real friends cause she's not as social I guess. Well u you nderstand she might want to fit in but she lies A LOT. She lies bout stuff like she beat her brother y up or she stabbed him and he's in college. And idk y cause I'm her friend she doesn't need to lie to me. And sometimes she lies about stupid stuff. Like today she said "her pen wasn't working" but I think she only says that to use my pen that she likes. What do I do?
[ Answer this question ] Want to answer more questions in the Relationships category? Maybe give some free advice about: Friendship? lightoftruth answered Thursday April 11 2013, 9:37 pm: When I was younger I had a friend who did that all the time. Eventually I found it really annoying and you never believe anything they say even when they might be telling the truth. They mostly do it for attention because they want their life to sound more interesting than it is. Sometimes it becomes a problem and then they can't stop lying about anything.
You should talk to her about this. Tell her you find it getting rather annoying and you would like it if she stopped lying about things. You are her friend and you deserve the truth. [ lightoftruth's advice column | Ask lightoftruth A Question ]
unthinkableposs answered Thursday April 11 2013, 9:54 am: People that lie to get attention usually do it for self protection. Hiding behind the lie it's easier than facing the truth. As she's a friend of yours I think you should point it out to her that her behaviour it's not ok. But try to do it as if you were half-joking and hopefully she'll get it. Like: "hey, I know you love my pen, don't lie about it" with a smile on your face. [ unthinkableposs's advice column | Ask unthinkableposs A Question ]
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