Lies.

We ALL lie. Deny it and you're the biggest liar of them all. We lie to others, we probably lie more to ourselves. It's part of life. There are nasty, malicious lies (I don't indulge in these) and then there are big lies, little white lies, cheeky lies and well meant lies. But lies just the same.  They save us, they boost us, they destroy us and confuse us. Either way, we are all liars. Just some of us are in the closet.

Lies I have been told -

Yep, it gets 60 miles to the gallon.
I would never be unfaithful to you.
Of course two rescue German shepherd puppies is a good idea.
Cream in the hallway? Good idea.
I'll be there.
Of course you can afford it.
Just sign here and leave everything to us, nothing for you to do at all.
Love you always.
I'll text you later.
It won't hurt a bit.
Ok it might sting a bit.
Of course I'm over my ex.
I'm not really into anal.
Noooooo!! You look fab in PVC.
One more can't hurt.
My hamster doesn't bite.

Amongst many others I've probably long since forgotten.

Now in the interest of fairness....

Lies I have told -

You look great.
Oh wow I love what you've done in here.
He is going to be just fine.
I'm highly organised and 100% professional. (CV innit)
I can't wait!!
I'm sorry.
I'm trying my hardest.
It's cool. Don't worry about it.
Of course you're the best.
I'm totally going to clean today.
I'm not going to eat for a week.
One more can't hurt.
I can afford it.
I'm NEVER doing that again.
I'm over men.
I don't want a dog.
I'd never do that.

In fact, the more I think about it, the more I realise how actually on fire my pants are. But mostly it's well intended. Mostly it stems from fear of hurting another's feelings. I'd love to say from now on, it's the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth from now on, but that would be a fucking lie.

Oh and that whole post about accepting myself?! Really?!