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
LandOfHopesx3
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Feb 10, 2018
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This shows their lack of trust towards you. The most important thing is regaining their trust. You should make them know you are not lying, maybe not just from telling them but even presenting the facts.
eliijaxes
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Feb 14, 2018
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Give them evidence once you get there, like maybe a picture, it depends on where you're going. Update them every once in a while while you are there, make it clear you are where you say you are. They might do this more than one time so make a habit of updating them on where you are, like if you just got there, let them know.
Reira2224
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Feb 16, 2018
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Tell them that you'll send them pictures of that place or they can spy on you with your siblings or something because it would seem weird to your friends if your brother's gonna stick with you the whole time or you can simply tell them to ask to your bestfriend that if she's with you or not.
PipeOrgan
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Feb 17, 2018
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Have you considered taking this family member with you sometime to show him/her where you are going? Perhaps someone there would speak up and assure your family member that you are speaking truthfully.
cheerfulSpace15
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Feb 17, 2018
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Tell them that you're not lying. Ask them why they think that you are lying to them. That may clear up so confusion and you may get them to trust you some more.
Anonymous
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Feb 21, 2018
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Show them proof and evidence about the place you're going. Tell them specific facts and details to show them that you know your stuff :)
WrittenLife
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Feb 23, 2018
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Be completely honest and just state where you're going confidently. Being strong and confident is the key to success in these things.
sereneStar83
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Feb 23, 2018
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Be as transparent as you can and communicate clearly with them. Let them in to your world more, and you'll find they'll be more calm.
Anonymous
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Mar 3, 2018
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If you have google maps or find friends on your phone then you can share your location with them so that they know where you are and that you aren't lying.
storytimeletsrelate
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Mar 17, 2018
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Confirm where you are going by having an adult give feed back to your parents, this and getting dropped of by your parents should get them to believe you.
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