It really is so much easier to be honest. Just the plain truth.

I think your explanations here would be more than adequate for working out the mess with your friends. True friends may need a moment to adjust, but they will stick with you.

When you relive yourself of the burdon of deception, you will feel much better, too. Your friends will respond to this favorably.

Isn't this forum a great place to practice saying the hard stuff?

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