I feel so guilty for lying to someone I barely know. I lied to get out of going out with them. Why because I didn't know any of the people that were going and I barely knew the person who invited me.
So I lied. I felt guilty, but its been a couple days and I'm still feeling guilty, how do I get over it.
2007-12-07 16:22:17 · 5 answers · asked by word_scratcher 4 in Family & Relationships ➔ Friends
That's your conscience (sp?). Listen to it. Rely on it. Trust it. It will keep you out of trouble and feeling guilty for the rest of your life. The lesson to be learned is obviously to not lie anymore. Perhaps you need to explore the real reason behind the lie. There is nothing wrong with not wanting to be in a different social setting than what you are used to. That is completely normal. Sometimes we fear what is unknown or the change from our day to day routine makes us quite uneasy. Perhaps, if you should find yourself in a similar situation ever again, just be honest. Try telling the person inviting you, "Look ____, I feel a little uncomforable going with all of you, not knowing everyone very well. Maybe you could introduce me to a couple of them, and let me get to know them first. Don't count me out forever, just for now." Anyways, I know this is long and drawn out, but being able to come up with answers that are truthful, and not meant to hurt others will keep you from fibbing and feeling guilty about it later! :-)
2007-12-07 16:42:33 · answer #1 · answered by la.belle.mere 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The fast track, hard way is to basically write them a note or phone and just tell them outright the truth and you're sorry. You might feel like a snake for a day, but right better the next day.
The other way is to let lots of time go by. Your conscience will get a little duller, and you'll eventually feel it less, even though you'll never particularly be proud of yourself.
The first route is usually chosen by people who develop a long term sense of integrity and they tend to gain more wisdom as time goes by.
Wish you a sense of peace.
2007-12-07 16:30:01 · answer #2 · answered by waldguy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Since you are repenting for having lied, you will be having reduced feelings of guilt. It is said that time is the best healer of all wounds and scars.The guilt feeling too is bound to fade out in due course.If you happen to meet the person to whom you have spoken a lie,you will no doubt tender your sincere apology.You may also take a firm decision never to lie again.In order to hide one lie, one has speak one hundred lies
2007-12-07 20:39:45 · answer #3 · answered by yogeshwargarg 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The more you lie the less your conscious will bother you until one day you can lie like a pro and not feel the slightest bit of guilt.
But i think its better to be a good person, talk to the person you lied to. Explain why you did, and why you are now telling them. Chances are they wil respect you for admiting you were wrong and being honest with them.
Good luck
2007-12-07 16:34:36 · answer #4 · answered by katie 3 · 2⤊ 2⤋
just get over it you barely no the kid so how do u no what they feel like or get to no the person and then hang out with them
2007-12-07 16:35:15 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋