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

Depending on your age I’d either invite them to drop me off wherever I am going or establish boundaries to ensure they are respecting your privacy. They could just be worried, so if you attempt to calm their nerves about what you’re up to and they still carry on, provisions must be put in place. You could always try to discuss this with them and let them know how you’re feeling, but they don’t have the right to make you feel uncomfortable leaving the house and trying to invade your privacy. Obviously this is age appropriate, depending on how old you are.

Unfortunately, getting people to believe you once they form an option can become difficult to change their minds. Continue to be honest. Report your whereabouts and find ways to verify your whereabouts. Remain calm and rational. Ask family member for clarification on what you can do to build trust and change their mind about their opinion on if you are being dishonest or not. Avoid arguing, raising voice, doing your best not to get angry. Accept the feedback given and do your best to continue communicating honestly. Avoid walking away and do your best to be open to suggestions on ways to build trust.

Try and prove to them that you are trustworthy. For example, text/phone them when you get there. Take some pictures to prove to them. You could even ask them to pick you up to prove to them that you are where you said you would be. In the end, it is very hard to convince someone that you’re not lying. Think of reasons that they have to not trust you and resolve those issues. It takes a lot to convince someone of your innocence so try and work it out with your parents. Hopefully this help you to resolve any issues they have. :)

Your whereabouts can be related to trust and concern about your safety from your family. Beloved ones may not be influenced solely by this family member statement. That is if they know they can trust you about where you are going. But, if it is proven in many cases that whenever you go out you are in danger or run the risk of being mistreated, then you need to start thinking about considering their worries. Make sure first that you yourself can rely on your own decisions. Then it will be natural to reassure beloved ones for their trust .

It can be frustrating when you're telling the truth but someone in your own family doesn't believe you or is accusing you of lying. This can be especially distressing if you don't have a track record of being dishonest with them. While it isn't necessarily your job to allay the suspicions of others, sometimes it can seem like doing so will get them to come around and see things for what they are. If you want to go that route, offer to take them with you to where you are going. If that's not appropriate, you can offer them obvious evidence (pictures snapped live from where you are, souvenirs, receipts, tangible items, or the like) to show you are or were where you said you would be. However, be warned that going the route of using evidence to unravel their suspicions could cause the person to stick to their faulty beliefs. They may question why you're trying so hard to be believed or could even disregard your proof and "go with their gut feeling", even if it's incorrect. It's important to note that if they are really stuck on their assertion, there is nothing you can do that will convince them (and it's not your responsibility to). Another option is to simply ask them what it is that makes them feel you are lying. Their answer may reveal an easy fix. For instance "I think you're lying because you said you were going to the gym, but you didn't have to shower when you got home, so it's obvious you weren't there" gives you the chance to clarify that you were going there for a swim, or showered at the gym, or were going just to renew your membership. In other words, if you get to the root of their disbelief, you can likely solve the whole issue. Asking them why they think you're lying gives you the chance to clear up any misunderstandings about what's going on, and that might make them more comfortable. Best of luck!

A way to deal with this would be to possibly as the family member what is motivating him to have these thoughts. Why does he believe you are lying? Have you given him reason in the past to doubt you? mention that his doubt of your integrity is upsetting and you don't appreciate it, and you would rather he put his trust in you rather than placing you in a negative light unfoundedly. Possibly invite the family member to join you to prove that you are going where you say you are. Suggest that you have no reason to lie, am an independent person who is capable of making your own decisions.

Usually, parents think their child is lying about some place they're going because they have in the past. I was guilty of being a compulsive liar as a kid as well, it would be best to ease their mind by assuring them you are indeed going where you say you are and ensure to them, you're going to provide proof once you arrive. I know it can be frustrating to not be believed when you are telling the truth, but trust is to be earned. I'm sure you will earn their's eventually. The frustration you feel is very much temporary and remind yourself your parents are only looking out for you.

I'm sorry to hear that your family member thinks that you are lying about what is going on. You need to understand that you are doing the right thing by speaking the truth. You can't be yourself up by doing the right thing it is not your fault how other people perceive you. As long as you tell the truth that's all that matters. You have to put yourself first and know that you are being truthful. Maybe you need to find out what is going on with that family member because they may have it on issues going on

Try to explain to them that you are being completely honest and that there is no need for you to lie about it. Explain your plan, who all are going to be there and when you would be back. Ask them to talk to a friend's parent if they want to actually confirm and give a fellow friend's phone number just in case you won't be able to pick up your phone. In the end just calmly explain how them not trusting you makes you feel, it could be sadness or disappointment or anything, but let them know how it makes you feel, communication is key.

If you have done something in the past which made them feel like that then please clear it out. Explain them that you are actually going to where you said you were and that you aren't lying about it. A good face-to-face talk always helps! You can tell them about where you're going and what is the reason you are going there. I'm sure they will understand. Although if you haven't done anything like that in the past then ask that family member, why they think so and communicate with them more about this issue. I hope this helps!