My name's Russ, I'm a liar, and I broke a three week streak by lying to my significant other this morning. Yup. I lied. My therapist says I just need to acknowledge and move on, but it's harder when you actually do it. So much harder.

Hey Russ, today is another day with a new beginning. I feel bad for you that this happened, but just look at your 3 week streak! You can do another 3 weeks starting today, and when that time is finished, add another day to it. One day at a time my friend. And yeah, I know what you mean about it being more difficult to actually acknowledge the lie, but you can do it. You have done it before. the strength is within you, and from your faith and friends too. Make today another good one!

Good morning all. Another day begins out here on the West Coast. I can add another day of honesty to my life, and look forward to the upcoming new day. The in-grained patterns and habits are always present and it takes me continual vigilance to keep them from manifesting themselves. There are times when it is a struggle within my mind to maintain honesty. This can show up as a pause in my conversation as the internal struggle takes place. Some folks question this sometimes, but it is a small price to pay in order for me to overcome the urge to lie. And it does become easier each day to let the truth dictate my life. There are still all the consequences and fall-out from a life of lies to deal with, but I draw strength from the knowledge that I am not adding to them these days.

Good morning from the mountains. It's warm out, and the sunlight seems to wash the bad away. One day at a time, one truth at a time, one breath at a time. Thank you all for being here, checking in, living the good life as best we can.

What's up, everyone? It's hump day, and I've been honest for three days. One day at a time, one truth at a time, right?

As you can probably tell from my other post, this is my first day here, so my Daily Check In is that I'm feeling pretty down right now. I do have a counseling session tonight, and while I mentioned to him briefly in the past that I lie a lot, he's really in for a treat tonight; based on what transpired with me and my wife last night.

I started going to counseling (this time around) because my wife thought that in all the years that we've known each other (14 years), she doesn't know the real me; that I am somehow keeping something from her. She calls it her instincts. So through counseling, I am basically afraid of confrontation, I need to draw boundaries, etc... But what I'm really finding out about myself is that basically, I'm a liar! And I'm selfish! The counselor didn't tell me that. That's my diagnosis. :-) I'm sure that after tonight, he will start concentrating on the reasons why I lie. I'll let you know.

Sounds like you have made some pretty big steps already. To admit to yourself that you are a liar is the cornerstone of change. If you don't know who or what you are, how can you possibly begin any sort of change.
Yes, hump day has come and is almost gone. Another honest day here. Too busy at work to let lies get in the way. You said it Russ, one day, and one truth at a time. Some days it is harder than others, but every honest day is a triumph.

Thanks for the support! It's almost Friday. Here I am, four days into round two.

Good stuff Russ! Another day begins here on the coast and things are looking good. You know, this daily checking in has been a really good idea. Glad you took the initiative to get it underway. Sure, sometimes the daily aspect sort of falls by the wayside, but just knowing others are doing the same is good. I find that it does offer more support just knowing that you folks are there. Whether it is a long entry or a brief one, they help keep my mind on the daily or hourly goal of honesty and truth. Always good to hear from you.

I'm glad you find the same things that I find here. It's nice to be in a community (virtual will have to do) where people are like me, have my same weaknesses, and, most likely, my same strengths. You guys are all amazing.

Happy Friday!

Hey all!

My wife is coming home from a business trip. The night before she left she caught me in the lie that brought me to this site. I'm sure we have a lot to discuss, but with God's strength I can do this.

Not only God, but you got all of us here on your team, too! You can do this!

Thank you so much!

Hi, I'm Pete, and I'm a liar. I am really struggling with lying. My wife is critical of me, and I lie, in order to avoid her criticism. I lie about how I spend my time, I lie about purchases I make. It is so easy and natural for me to lie. I'm glad to have found this support group.

Peace and All Good,

Pete

Hi Pete, welcome to the group here. We all share similar stories and experiences, and are struggling along the same path. Just knowing that we are not unique and alone with our compulsive lying can be a huge help. It is somewhat ironic that it is among a group of admitted liars that we are able to find the path to honesty.
Greg