Would you confront him? I feel insulted like he thinks I'm so stupid that I believe everything he says. I know it's TOTALLY his problem, but I'm getting really aggravated!
2007-01-12 14:03:36 · 11 answers · asked by Bud's Girl 6 in Social Science ➔ Psychology
You may confront him in the beginning , but if you know him long enough you'll be immune to anything he says . Pathological liars usually have narcissistic tendencies- so he probably does think you believe everything he says . It's not your problem ( unless you stick around -in which case , take him with a grain of salt ) ; It's his .
2007-01-12 18:24:45 · answer #1 · answered by missmayzie 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I would confront him, not to start a fight but just to say " Im on to you" You cannot build a friendship with someone based on lies, if he lies about normal daily life how can you trust him in aspect of his life.
A pathological liar is someone you want to steer clear of for many reasons.
There is no trust which means its not worth the friendship. Even if he started telling the truth how would you know its the actual truth, its like the boy who cried wolf....kinda..
You dont wnat to be caught up in his lies.
2007-01-12 14:10:46 · answer #2 · answered by BrunettesRbetter 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't react, for two reasons:
a) I'm not a reactive person. I do because I want to do, not because I have been manipulated into doing.
b) I wouldn't consider a person who is a pathological liar to be a friend. Why? Because true friendship is built on a foundation of trust.
So, I have a question for you:
How can you build a friendship on a foundation of smelly goop that has fallen from a bull's behind?
2007-01-12 14:30:20 · answer #3 · answered by ♂ « Hybrid » ♀ 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I've known people like that.
Your friend has some serious problems, but he's obviously in denial. I doubt that an outright confrontation would do any good, because he probably believes his own lies. But, if his behavior is adversely affecting your quality of life, I think you'd be justified in distancing yourself from him. Then, if he asks where you've been, be honest about it.
2007-01-12 15:28:38 · answer #4 · answered by WillyC 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I knew someone like this. Confronting them doesn't help because they'll never admit that they have a problem. This is so extreme that you'll eventually do what everyone else does, which is to distance yourself from that person. Since you can't do anything else, it's best not to agonize over it.
2007-01-12 14:12:37 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
my friend is to a very mild degree. it's never anything serious, she just makes things up all the time to get a laugh from it. If it's bothering you then you should confront him. Because if he continues you'll never believe anything he says and i'm sure that's not what he wants.
2007-01-12 14:09:14 · answer #6 · answered by jo 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
yes, i would confront him. it would help in the future. he might lie in the future. you have to help him change or either don't be his friend. another reason is what if you need help on homework and you ask him? what if he lies to you and you get detention or another punishment? it will affect both your and his future.
when you confront him, it is better not to speak harshly. use a gentle tone of voice and tell him that you will help him change if you decide to. that way he will be likely to change and you will still keep him as a friend.
Hope thie helps! good luck =)
2007-01-12 14:19:31 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I wouldn't be his friend any longer-if you cannot trust him, then there really isn't a friendship there that is worth being salvaged.
I wouldn't confront him, just wouldn't hang out with him anymore.
2007-01-12 14:11:50 · answer #8 · answered by ambr123 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I use to have a friend like that,I got tired of her lies,so I hardly speak to her.
2007-01-12 14:27:57 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
If it's serious stuff, then they may have paranoia and extreme low self esteem and should be medicated.
2007-01-12 14:10:51 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋