Please help me out people.
2007-07-21 15:54:00 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Arts & Humanities ➔ Philosophy
i would say tell them, and tell them your reason, were you afraid to tell the truth? did you think you were sparing their feelings? then just say sorry i did it, i will try not to in the future, it also helps to think about what type lie it was, before saying sorry, some lies do spare feelings, and some statements are not so much lies as avoidance of the truth
also, did you go out of your way to lie? or did you do it in response to a question someone shouldnt of even asked you? or even just a question you were not ready to answer
2007-07-21 16:05:44 · answer #1 · answered by dlin333 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Explain it as learning a lesson... tell the person what made you lie in the first place and how you came to your current decision to tell the truth (if applicable). It would be beneficial to try to reach a solution if you are inclined to lie again later (if there is something in his/her behavior that can be changed to encourage you to be more honest). Taking responsibility, like acknowledging the breach in trust, and trying to come up with a way to repair it, will reflect well on you. Stay away from accusations and try to listen carefully to any criticism you get after apologizing.
2007-07-21 23:35:43 · answer #2 · answered by alethiaxx 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is no easy way. You just need to tell him the whole honest truth and say sorry. Saying sorry still doesn't make things right, you might not ever be friends again, you might start over, but there's no easy way out.
2007-07-22 02:10:12 · answer #3 · answered by changed_forlife 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Say "I'm sorry". Say it once. Explain why you did it. Don't make excuses.
Tell the person you will understand that they may have trouble trusting you until your behaviour demonstrates that you can be trusted again.
Accept that you created a situation where another person will now have reason not to trust -- no matter how good your intentions were. Don't be surprised when that issue comes up in the future.
2007-07-21 23:16:50 · answer #4 · answered by guru 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You didn't lie to him. You will never be able to please him if he is a control freak. You have a past, and you can't apologize about it.
Unless...
1 You left the letters lying there so he would find him.
2 You wrote the last letter when you where already dating this new guy.
3 You have been found guilty of cheating before.
2007-07-21 23:47:58 · answer #5 · answered by Fromafar 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
often, the truth is the best way to show that you are sincere and that you value your relationship with this person. you are willing to put something on the line to show that you care, that you want to change what you have done. on the other hand, if you wish not to say the words, actions will always speak louder. show your love and your asking for forgiveness in the actions that you do.
i hope that helps.
xx
2007-07-21 23:17:40 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
tell him that you lied and that you are sorry
2007-07-21 22:57:34 · answer #7 · answered by foh 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋