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Jan 21, 2016, 09:04 AM
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I am really sick of lying. The thing is, is that I'm lying about my life being worst than it is. It's always to do with lies about my work. I work from home (which is rare where I live). I own a business and can work and drop and pick up my daughter. I think people wonder how I can have money when it appears I don't work, because I'm at home all day. I work mornings and late into the evening, really hard.
But it happened again today and I can't control it. Somebody asks me what I do and I lied. I said I just work part time in a office. Then they said were abouts, I said just on the high street. 100% lie and I immediately felt that they knew it to. Why can't I just tell the truth on this one. What am I hiding? And I work SO hard! To tell people "oh, just part time work". It's madness. I just need help realizing why I can't control this. Thanks |
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Jan 21, 2016, 12:56 PM
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Be proud and tell that you own your own business, and you are a hard worker. What is so wrong with that? Just stand up and be Proud of yourself.
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Jan 21, 2016, 02:17 PM
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I was reading a little more about lying this afternoon and different versions of it. One theory I came across was 'Lying for Privacy'. Meaning, you lie to stop nosey people in their tracks and prevent further questioning. I do live a private life and I don't enjoy discussing my personal business. I think I felt if I said the 'office job' line, then she would just leave it there. But saying "I have my own business" leads onto 100+ questions. Also I know I'm fearful of jealously. In the past I have openly spoke about my business before and I see the change in people towards me. It's like I've made them feel inadequate as a 9-5er. But that's not my intention. I had some time to think about this. I think I lied just to appear like everyone else and to stop a busy-body in her tracks! Thanks for replying 
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