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I told a 'white lie' and now it's come back to haunt me. What should I do?

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Question - (23 January 2009) 5 Answers - (Newest, 11 April 2009)
A female United Kingdom age 26-29, *xbecksyxx writes:

I don't actually know what to do.

About a week ago, my friend persuaded me, on msn, to ask my crush's best friend if he had a girlfriend. I did it. He doesn't.

However. There's a backstory. The girl who I asked wouldn't tell me unless there was a reason. So I told a lie and said someone I know liked him. She obviously told my crush this.

I'm not sure whether I like it or not, but he keeps pestering me into telling him who this girl is. He doesn't know there isn't a girl. And I can't possibly say that it's someone I know because I don't spread rumours.

So I'm in a bit of mess. I have two options; 1, live with it and hope he finally forgets about it; or 2, tell him it is me who likes him.

Both of these options aren't my piece of cake. I don't want to wait. He's only been saying this for 2 days, and it's already insanely irritating. And I don't want to tell him it's me, because then I'll be told I'm a liar by everybody.

And the worse news is, he likes someone anyway. I don't know who it is. But he told me today that I should tell 'them' no because he fancies someone else.

All this is terribly confusing. I find it hard to understand, myself. I hope you can help. What do I do?

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A female reader, xxbecksyxx United Kingdom +, writes (11 April 2009):

xxbecksyxx is verified as being by the original poster of the question

xxbecksyxx agony auntI reckon I'll take things by my own pace. I'm going to write him a note and give him it on the very last day of the year. And then wait.

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A female reader, anonymous, writes (25 January 2009):

This is the first answerer again. Adding to what the other answer to your question said, it could be you who he likes. Why else would he ask you who YOU like? Again, I don't want to give you false hope, but what can you lose? You'll never know until you try, so don't hold back becaue you'll always wonder what could have been.

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A female reader, xxbecksyxx United Kingdom +, writes (23 January 2009):

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xxbecksyxx agony auntwell you see, it's not that simple.

I have told him repeatedly that I do not wish to tell him. But he doesnt listen.

Here's the conversation we had today in maths.

Him: Just so you know. I'm not going to ask. But tell your friend no cause I like someone else.

Me: Oh. Okay.

Him: Who is it? Please. Just tell me.

Me: No.

Him: Who do you like?

Me: (blushing) no one.

Girl next to me: Yeah you do.

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A female reader, anonymous, writes (23 January 2009):

Maybe you can just try to explain to him that you respect the person who 'likes him' enough not to reveal their secret. He should understand that you are just being a good friend. I know it may be hard to find that he likes somebody else, but you would want him to be happy.

Depending on how close you are with this guy, try to get to know him better, as a friend at first. It could progress into something more, but don't dwell on this too much as I don;t want to give you false hope.

All the best :)

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A female reader, anonymous, writes (23 January 2009):

Hey, im 16, and iv been in that sitaution beforee, a few times probablyyy.. I know its not nice so i will try my best to help you..

He might have said to you tell "the person" [i.e you] that he likes someone else in an attempt to make you tell him.

Have you thought tho that, seeing as he doesnt know that "the person" is YOU, he might havebeen implying that YOU are the "OTHER" person he likes?

Tell him. Tell him you like him.

You wouldnt be classed as a liar. You didnt lie, you just withheld some information.

Just say to him its you.

And if he doesnt feel the same then at least you know where you stand and can begin to move on from him.

Hope i helped, let me know :)

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