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Lying About Age
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I have found out that my partner of a few months lied to me about their age. They knocked off a few years. I am not that annoyed, but obviously the fact that they lied is not great. I am going to say something to them. Would you be suspicious about them lying about other things as well after this?
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What were the real/imaginary ages... and how old are you?
I am a bit of a Lily Allen case, I am 23 and they are 42, but said they were 39. I just happened to read something with their date of birth on. Apart from this our relationship so far has been great. I mean they told me they wish they were closer to my age so I guess that's why and worrying about me going off with someone younger.
I did think it wasn't much difference to lie about... But I guess 30-something might sound better than 40-something if you're age consious.
I think I might put this in the 'little white lie' box, rather than something to set alarm bells ringing - but I guess you often have a little niggle about someone if you think they're not trustworthy and I'd listen to that rather than worry about him lying a bit about his age - I sort of think that's understandable.
I also think I'm not making much sense. Sorry.
It is quite funny. Who knows, maybe I'll knock a few years off myself one day.
40 is a big issue for some people, and so I can completely see why they did it.
I'd forget about it and move on.
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It doesn't seem like a malicious lie. Do they know that you know?
No they don't lol I am going to say to them in a few hours time when I see them 'So what do you want to do for your 43rd birthday?'
If he doesn't know you know, tease him a little (in a very nice away) about why he didn't tell you the truth!
At least it isn't 14 when he said he was 19! PHEW!
Psst. That's what I said!
S'no bad!