Hello Framecode: I see this is your first post... so... welcome to PsychCentral... from the Skeezyks! I hope you find the time you spend here to be of benefit.

I don't have any relationships anymore where telling the truth, or lying, would really come up. But back when I did, years ago, I was disinclined to share personal information with anyone... which resulted in me telling a few lies from time-to-time.

It is difficult, once you've established relationships based on lies, to then turn around & become truthful. There's always the possibility that the person(s) you've lied to may take offense & this may damage your relationship. The problem, of course, is that the truth will out sooner or later. And it may come out in ways which you cannot control. This may be even more disruptive than coming clean now would be. You will just have to decide for yourself what course of action, or lack thereof, is best under the circumstances.

Beyond that, I do also think that the guilt you are feeling around this is of concern. I carry around allot of guilt for things I've done in years past. And I'm here to tell you that guilt can be corrosive. My personal view is that, to the extent one can avoid taking it on, it is all to the good. So if I were to be casting a vote here, I would vote for you to try to find some way of gently working the truth into at least your more significant relationships. My best wishes to you...