A family member thinks I am lying about where I am going but I'm not, what should I do?

Have an open conversation about why they think you are lying about going out. This will help get to the bottom of the lack of trust surrounding this topic. Learning about why they do not believe you could help you find a way to get their trust or it could open their eyes to how you are feeling regarding them lying about where you are. Sometimes their is a deeper reason for why people believe what they do so by addressing this issue head on you could get insight into that reason. This will make finding a solution to this issue a lot more manageable.

Explain I have no reason to lie, I’m an honest person, who has nothing to hide. It’s unfortunate that you have misgivings about my credibility. I find lying a deceptive trait, and would not want someone to lie to me about the whereabouts. We can discuss this later, after II have completed my errand later this afternoon. You can explain why you feel suspicious of me, and hopefully we can get this cleared up so it’s not a problem in the future. Enjoy the rest of your day, and keep in mind that I’m part of your team. Have a nice afternoon.

You can calmly ask them as to why they think that you are lying to them. Get to know the reason and later assure them that you are not lying and that there is no reason to lie. Communication is essential my friend. It is ok for them to think this way but I am glad that you noticed this and have decided to speak to them openly. Be open as they are your family. You can show them your best behavior and eventually they may stop feeling that you are lying to them. Good luck my dear friend

This happened to me all the time in my mid-teens. When this happened, I sat down with my family member and looked them in the eye and told them the truth. If you have a history of lying about where you go or what you do, it's vital to acknowledge that. Here is what I said: "Mom/Dad, I know that in the past, I've lied about the things I do, but I want to try to move forward and build trust with you. I know it's hard to believe me because of my past mistakes, but this is honestly where I'm going." It's important to look them in the eyes when you have conversations like this so they know you are wanting to be honest. Sometimes it can help to tell them when you are leaving, when you are coming back, and who you are going with. Move forward and build trust.

If they don't trust you and think you are lying, the only thing you can do is ask how to help them trust you. There are apps on phones that show where someone is, you could have a friend who is there with you (if there is one) take a picture with you to prove you are at the place you said. Otherwise, I don't have any ideas. It is really up to the person who doesn't trust you. They have their ways of gaining trust, ask and find them out, then show them you can be trusted. If you haven't done anything to show them that you can't be trusted, then you should be okay. If you have a past of lying and being untrustworthy, it may take time.

I need to talk to a family member about his concerns, what doubts he has about my path, and what he sees as the best path for me. For my part, I promise to think over and heed his advice, to discuss the problem again in the near future. in most cases, an outside perspective helps us to find the right path, often we do not see the real picture, so we need to thank the family member for participating and listen to his opinion if it turns out to be acceptable. Sometimes this opinion contradicts our ideas, then you will have to defend your position, logically justifying

Sometimes earning trust is very hard once it's been broken. When my parents would do something similar with me, I'd look at the situation from their perspective. For example, if I was going to the library to study and my family members think I'm going to somebodies house to make poor choices, I'd think about why they think this. In a situation like the one I listed, a family member would probably think this because of past choices or even just the way you portray the situation. A good thing to do is show, not tell. Rather then saying "I'm going to the library to study" Say something like "Hey ___ I hope you son't mind but im at/going to the library to study___." Then when you get there send them some pictures or take pictures to show them later. Also, sometimes when I try and convince my parents about where I am, they think I'm getting defensive because I am lying. If possible, try to stay calm and unbothered when discussing things with the family member. I hope this helps and anybody with this issue can resolve it! stay safe :))

Setting clear boundaries for what is your responsibility and what is not is very important - for you and for the other person. We are responsible FOR ourselves and our actions, we have a responsibility TO others, but we are not responsible FOR them. A candid conversation can explain to a family member your feelings about them not believing you, and talk about why they don’t believe you. It is considerate to be reassuring but it is not your job to change their mind. If you are telling the truth and they still don’t believe you it is only a reflection of their current state of mind.

You really have no control over what others think, right? They need to believe you, Or not. You can’t make them trust you, you can only hope your actions allow them to trust you better. Be a good person. Tell them the truth, and ask them to believe you, but in the end it is what it is. Sometimes in life, we have to simply live, and not worry about what others think. Simply be careful that you live your truth, and others should believe if you are being real. I wish I knew more about the circumstances, why they might not believe you, oh where you’re going that they don’t believe you. It is a bit difficult to answer a question thoroughly when you don’t really understand the background. Best wishes!

Its totally fine , I know exactly what you’re going through and it’s not easy having them not believe you. I actually experienced this earlier on in my days in school when I said I went for a particular program but they didn’t always believe me and thought I was lieing, it bothered me a lot and I didn’t like it one bit but I found my way about and they started believing me . The fact you believe yourself and you’re genuinely telling the truth is what really matters. What do you think is best for you to do for them to believe you ?