9 Things You Should Never Lie to Anyone About
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By Tamsen Fadal
[Editor’s Note: The following is an excerpt from Emmy award-winning TV personality and producer Tamsen Fadal’s book,"The New Single."
I know it’s tempting. I know that it’s not always easy to come clean upfront when you are trying to make an amazing first impression. But there are simply some critical things you can’t lie about. For the self-help critics, I am sure the next thought is: So, you’re saying you can lie about some things? No. No. No. But if you have any intention of fibbing, hiding or disclosing at a later date — avoid the below.
1. Age
It’s too difficult to keep track. And eventually the truth comes out.
2. Your Job
Not your dream job. Not the one you just applied for. The one that is currently sending you a paycheck.
3. Your True Relationship Status
Divorce means papers are signed. It doesn’t mean we are living together but have been talking about separating.
4. Pets
He could have allergies.
5. Height
Unless you plan on dating him via the Internet forever, don’t bother to lie about this one, especially if you prefer heels to flats.
6. Interests
Please don’t pretend you are OK camping when, in reality, your idea of roughing it is the Ritz-Carlton.
7. Whether Or Not You Smoke
Unless you’ve been wearing the patch for two years, don’t pretend you don’t smoke. Lying about it is more of a turn-off for nonsmokers than doing it.
8. Whether You Have Roommates
I know things can be tough financially, but you need to ’fess up to this one. He will know in time if it’s a one-way street to his house only.
9. What You’re Looking For
If you are looking to date, don’t tell him you would be fine with a casual fling. It’s not him who will suffer in this; it’s you. Focus on what you want — don’t conform constantly in order to get it.
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