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Tell the other person that you need to talk to them about something. Ask them when would be a good time for them. Then, set a time when you can sit down and talk about what happened without either of you feeling rushed.  It’s best to tell them at a time when they’re calm and have time to talk. Make sure you choose a time that’s good for them. You might say, "I have something I want to talk to you about. Are you available to get coffee this afternoon?" or "I need to tell you something important. When can we sit down and talk?" so they believe you’re telling the truth. Most people believe that maintaining eye contact means you’re being honest. While eye contact doesn’t always mean someone’s being truthful, looking someone in the eyes may help them believe you. Make sure you hold eye contact while you explain what happened. It’s okay to look away for 1-2 seconds at a time. However, do your best to keep your eyes focused on theirs. Telling someone you made a mistake is scary, but it’ll help you make things better. Explain to the person that you told them something that was untruthful. Then, tell them specifically what you said that was a lie.  You might say, “I need to tell you that I told you a lie. When I said that I lost your necklace, I was being untruthful. I actually just wanted to keep it.” As another example, you could say, “When I told you I didn’t have homework, I was actually lying. Now, my grade is low because I never turned in my homework.” When you admit to doing something wrong, it’s normal to want to minimize your responsibility. However, you’re the only person who’s responsible for your actions, and blaming the other person will only make them defensive. As you explain what happened, use I-statements to keep the focus on what you did. Say something like, “I was afraid that you would break up with me” or “I felt like you wouldn’t understand.” The person will likely want to know why you lied, and being honest about your motive might help them forgive you. Tell them why you felt like you needed to tell a lie. Make it clear that you’re not trying to excuse your behavior, but you want them to know why you chose to lie. Say, “I felt like you would be angry with me, so I decided to lie,” or “I was worried about getting in trouble, so I lied.” Then, say something like, “I’m not trying to make excuses. I just wanted you to know why I did what I did.” After you admit to lying, be completely honest about what happened. Explain the true version of events so the person has all the facts. This will help you repair the damage you did by lying. For instance, let’s say you lied to take credit for someone else’s work. You might say, “In reality, Alex did all the work on this project.” Similarly, if you lied about kissing your friend’s crush, you might say, “We did kiss at the party, but it only happened one time.” to what the other person has to say. Give the other person a chance to explain how they feel about the situation. Listen carefully to their side of the story. To make sure you understood, paraphrase what they said back to them. You might say, “It sounds like you feel betrayed my actions and aren’t sure if you can trust me.”
Schedule a time to sit down and talk with them. Maintain eye contact Admit that what you said was a lie. Use I-statements so the other person doesn’t become defensive. Explain why you lied to them. Tell them the truth if there’s information they don’t know. Listen