A family member thinks I am lying about where I am going but I'm not, what should I do?
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Updated: May 29, 2022
LatAnOpenEar225
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Jul 9, 2016
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Maybe you could add a tracking device to your phone and have them know that you are doing to right thing. There are plenty of apps for this!
Anonymous
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Jul 9, 2016
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Talk to them about the situation. If you're meeting someone, they can prove it and show the family member that you're not lying.
CallMeMatheus
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Jul 13, 2016
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I would ask them why they don't trust you, then work on building up the trust between you and the other person.
Millichidulinas
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Jul 13, 2016
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Just ask him/her why she/he thinks that you're lying and try to figure it out together. Tell him/her that you're not lying and that you have nothing to lie about.
Anonymous
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Jul 15, 2016
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I should tell them again, patiently and with respect. Let them know afterwards that I was really there by asking my friends to talk about it too.
ThaliaRaven
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Jul 17, 2016
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Try to talk to them why don't they trust you and ask them if you could work on it - keep them updated where you are, call them more, send texts.. Simply try to make them believe you.
Anonymous
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Jul 20, 2016
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I recall being in a situation like this before, something stupid like who spilled a slushie, cleaned it up, and hid it. I was the prime suspect because I was the one cooking in the kitchen, but I didn't do it. I looked my mom straight in the eye, fixed my posture, put on my most monotone voice, and said: "Mother, I told you I didn't do that. If you don't mind I'll be leaving now."
Anonymous
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Jul 20, 2016
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Tell them that this bothers you. Don't keep it in because if you do, it'll create resentment. You don't want to resent someone you care about.
Anonymous
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Jul 20, 2016
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Simple. Use technology. Send a selfie wherever you go and who you are with. Share location if you must,
DoctorJupiter
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Jul 20, 2016
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Make it very clear and tell them that you really aren't lying about where you're going. Perhaps ask them to come with you to see for themselves. Remember that their suspicion says a lot more about themselves than it does about you. They should really trust you, but then again they may just be looking out for you, even if it doesn't feel like that.
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