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What should I do if people think I am lying?

Profile: UntilThen
UntilThen on Jul 18, 2018
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Often, if someone thinks you are lying, it is because they have a truth they prefer already set in their own minds. As frustrating as it can feel, your truth doesn't gain or lose value based on if others believe in it or not. If someone doesn't accept your truth, don't push it. Care for yourself and support those who support you.
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Profile: RumpleSteeleSkin
RumpleSteeleSkin on Jul 21, 2018
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Well, people are going to think what they want to think-right. Thing is to not stress yourself over proving everything about you and what you do. Know you are doing right and not lying. Things will get better over time.
Profile: Anonymous
Anonymous on Oct 3, 2018
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You can not make people believe in your truth either they are going to accept you or not. All you can do is to be yourself and nothing else. People are going to believe what they want to and it is not worth your effort to try to convince them otherwise. Just keep your head up and keep on living and trying to enjoy your life because when it is all said and done you are only accountable for your actions and nobody else. Life is to short to be allowing other people to control the way you live your life. Just try to be happy regardless of what others think of you
Profile: Solas
Solas on Oct 26, 2018
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Knowing that you are teeling the truth is what you know. Others will decied if they believe you or know. You can only be counted for what you do and knowing that you are not lying will sit better with you. If you are finding it difficult to get someone to believe you, maybe you need to look at how you are telling them, the words you are using and your actions. At the end of the day, sometimes we just need to walk away if it is becoming unhealthy, so what you feel fits you best. Keep your head up and stick to your values
Profile: Anonymous
Anonymous on Nov 11, 2018
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I think the best course of action if someone thinks I am lying is to first remember that to not take it personal-that will only make you become defensive and make this worse and what I would say is "You have the choice not to believe me but what I am saying I know to be true and I would not steer you wrong." That should be enough to speak your truth and also let the other person know that you have their best interest in mind. At the end of the day that is really the only thing you can do is be honest and true and people can take it or leave it.
Profile: ApothecaryNicholas
ApothecaryNicholas on Jan 18, 2019
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Honestly there is nothing you can do. More than anything else, it's their perception. If they think you are lying and you are not, it could be what is called "projection". It means they are guilty of lying and their brain is attributing it to you. It's called an 'ego defense'. It's very common and is what happens when people wont admit they are wrong, even to themselves. Other than that, you just need to understand what other people think literally is due to their brain and perception, it has nothing to do with you. So if they think you are lying it is what it is, your going to have to accept it and depending on who it is, may readjust your views on your relationship with this person. Be strong. it's literally, neurologically not you. Because science.
Profile: katherine081902
katherine081902 on Aug 16, 2019
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I don't know the specific situation but I think if people think you are lying, self evaluate and ask yourself if you have given them any reason to think you are lying. Examine the situation and see if it is really worth arguing about or anything. If they are your friends, they should trust you unless you have given them a reason not to. If the case is that you have lied in the past and they don't trust your word, then show them through your actions you have changed or are trying to change if that's the case. If not, then there must be something else going on. Some people just don't trust others easily but that doesn't necessarily mean they would think you are lying. Ask them straight up why they think you are lying and if there is actual reasoning or if they just need time to trust you. I am the type of person who just needs time to trust someone and I can tell you from experience, the best thing to do in that case would be to give them time and show them you are trustworthy. I hope this helps. :)
Profile: StarrrGirl20
StarrrGirl20 on Sep 16, 2020
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You should tell them that you aren't and that they can trust you. Some people have trust issues and we should deal with them according to the situation. Gaining trust of the other person is actually important. If they can't trust you then they won't open up to you the way they actually should. If you actually are lying, then you should just tell them the truth. Tell them that you are trying to help them. If it's a situation where people are just accusing you of lying. Then just let them. Their negative opinion shouldn't matter if you're the real one.
Profile: blindvision
blindvision on Oct 29, 2021
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If people believe you are being dishonest, imagine as to how?? Lying is something everyone does; some small lies can lead to big changes. Sometimes, we consider the best thing to do is lie to spare a loved one's feelings or to stay out of trouble. However, in most cases, the truth is always found. If people assume you are lying, there might be a few reasons why: Have you lied to them before? Are they a distrusting person in general? Do they know a different truth? Has someone else told them you're a liar? A key to remember in all conflict resolutions is: a conflict cannot be resolved unless both parties are willing to resolve it. If they refuse to believe you are telling the truth, there may not be much you can do to immediately change their mind.
Profile: Anonymous
Anonymous on May 5, 2017
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Don't create an argument based on their assumption that you are lying. Understand that others may have difficulty understanding at times and realize that their lack of understanding is not entirely under your control. If you haven't explained something to the extent that you should have, that's under your control. If you're being cryptic, that's under your control. But if you answered to your capable entirety, it is not under your control.
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