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[maryebrown_1]

Alone. If a person lies/embellishes stories she's very insecure. It's much easier to just tell the truth (and maybe come across as ""boring"") than to try to perpetuate lies w/ more lies...that takes a lot of wasted energy.

[hckynut]

Would You Rather Have A Friend Or Be Alone?

I would never be faced with that choice as you use the word "friend" and not "friends". I have people I consider friends but that does not mean I trust every single thing they say or do unless it directly negatively effects me personally.

Sure it is nice to have friends you can trust 100% even with your life, but I do not expect that from every friend that I have or have had in my lifetime.

You are the only one that can answer you own question because only you know which ways the "scales of friendship" leans with this person.

[Irshgrl31201]

I love being with my family and friends. Some of my friends are as close as family. I do have a very good friend who exaggerates stories and I know they are exaggerated because sometimes it is about something we have done together. Lol... She exaggerates but doesn't out and out lie about serious things and I have known her since 7th grade and never caught her in a lie to me or anyone else that I consider serious at all.

I am also fine being by myself. I enjoy my company very much and I am one of the funniest people I know. Lol...

Having said that if you know what the things are you can trust her with, ex. just being someone fun to hang out with once in a while. I don't see the harm in being her friend. You know you can have fun with her but not have a real deep trust with. Lots of people have casual friends like that and take them for what they are and no more.

There are people I have who are very close to me, people I have that are fun and I like to hangout with once in a while and people I know as acquaintances that I wouldn't really do anything with but we are civil and can do something in a group setting. Sounds like you have fun with her so enjoy the fun you have a realize that your friendship will only be able to go so far. Nothing wrong with that.

[tansy]

I don't mind a few embellishments from someone, but I keep it in mind that she does that. I enjoy being on my own though.

[FUTURE]

I'd rather be alone. I love being around (good, honest) friends, but I also really love my alone time. Dishonesty will eventually lead to drama.....mark my words. I don't DO drama.

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Is she hurting anyone with her exaggerations/lies?

If she's fun to hang out and isn't hurting anyone I wouldn't mind but I would be a bit cautious of what I tell her.

[Silver Lotus]

I am not friends with anyone I can't trust.

[bikerbabe]

On 4/15/2014 hckynut said:

Would You Rather Have A Friend Or Be Alone?

I would never be faced with that choice as you use the word "friend" and not "friends". I have people I consider friends but that does not mean I trust every single thing they say or do unless it directly negatively effects me personally.

Sure it is nice to have friends you can trust 100% even with your life, but I do not expect that from every friend that I have or have had in my lifetime.

You are the only one that can answer you own question because only you know which ways the "scales of friendship" leans with this person.

This.

And unless she's saying something that is hurtful, I would not be too quick to judge. There is a difference between a friend and an intimate confidant.

[MikafromTopeka]

On 4/15/2014 funinthesun said: Kaybee-both. She embellishes on stories to make things funnier. She lies about things she doesn't even need to lie about.

This reminds me of a friend I had in high school. Her older brother was dying from a brain tumor and she built up a life with a long distance boyfriend and everything just to cope. I didn't put it all together until later because I took everyone at face value back then.

[Shorty2U]

In the situation you are in Id rather be alone. I cant stand when people lie. My husband and my children and grandchildren are my ""best friends"" Family is numero uno with me.