A family member thinks I am lying about where I am going but I'm not, what should I do?
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magicallyRainfall14
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Jan 6, 2017
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When someone accuses me of lying, and I know I'm telling the truth, I don't get angry. I remain calm, I sit with the person, and I talk it out with them. I ask them why they feel that way, then I calmly explain the situation. Then I tell them how important it is to me that they trust me, and I hope they do because they mean so much to me. Then I leave the conversation so they can process it.
Nethersong
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Jan 18, 2017
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Perhaps the first and most important step is to explain your side. Let them know (in as much detail as possible) about what happened the last time you went, where you went, who you were with, etc . If they persist in believing that you are not telling the truth, provide evidence of where you are and with whom you may be meeting through pictures of the location and other such details. If you seem willing to update your family member about where you are going, it is possible they may realize that you are telling the truth.
Flawlessinsanity21
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Jan 26, 2017
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If it really worries you that bad, you can always send them photos of the place you're at when you're there to prove to them you're being honest and they have absolutely nothing to worry about.
Anonymous
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Feb 1, 2017
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Take a friend, pictures, a recording device. Maybe even take that family member. Find someone who can vouch for you.
blitheDreamer35
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Feb 8, 2017
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Confront them and speak to them honestly about it. Ask them why they think you're lying. It might clear up some miscommunication
originalbraveheart63
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Feb 9, 2017
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Talk with them and tell them the situation and what you think about this and maybe that could help.
compassionateForest81
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Feb 25, 2017
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Just share your experience about your outing with the family member who's doubting you! That makes him/her trust you and they'll encourage your trueness to let them know what you are doing
Anonymous
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Feb 26, 2017
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A lot of the time my parents were skeptical about where I was going or who I was hanging out with. I let them meet my friends and drop me off at places, that way they knew where I was and who I was with. I would also share my location with them on my phone. Because I have my phone on me all the time, there's no questions about where I'm at because they can track me (I know it sounds creepy but GPS doesn't lie!!).
rainyAngeldani
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Mar 10, 2017
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You should take them with you sometime and then they should believe you. If not then ask them why they don't believe you and where they think you are going.
Anonymous
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Mar 15, 2017
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Look them in the eyes and tell them the truth. Or ask them to ask one of your friends to confirm that you are going there or doing what you said.
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