i have a friend who is very much like yours. I knew her for a number of years. She always told these stories about her past that were extreme but possible. She related tales about her boyfriend, her dogs, a possible job, volunteering at the zoo, etc. They were all a little outrageous but again, they were possible. I just thought she led an eventful life. After about 3 years I figured out she was making everything up. I was furious and wanted to call her and tell her off. But, she also had problems with depression. I was her only friend and I was afraid she would hurt herself if I told her I did not want to talk to her anymore. Being a chicken, I hung in and just didn't take anything she told me seriously.

Recently she was spinning another tale about another boyfriend that I knew was a lie. One day I had enough and told her I did not believe her. She became very quiet and ended our conversation. I didn't hear from her for a couple of days and was worried she did something stupid. I called her, got her voice mail and simply told her I was not mad at her and she could call me if she wanted. She called and bared her soul. She told me she had problems with telling lies since childhood. She keeps telling herself she wasn't going to do it again but could not help herself. She thanked me for being honest with her and asked me to remind her of her desire to stop if she lied to me again. Things have been good since. I'm glad I hung in because I have a pretty good friend now. I just know not to put much credibility in what she says.