I have told what I believe are little white lies my entire life, such as lying about how nice my house is as a child, in order to impress friends, to lying about taking something from my sister that didn't belong to me. I feel as though this lying addiction has taken over my life, and is about to destroy my relationship to my boyfriend of 4 and 1/2 years. I lie to him about stupid things...If I have an alcohol beverage and he asks me about it, I lie and say "no, I am not drinking." I have gone through his things and found painkillers, took them, and when he asked me about it I again lie and say "no, I didn't take anything." He always finds out that I am lying, and of course it makes me feel shameful. I so very badly want to stop doing this, not just for my relationship, but for myself. I know I have a problem, and I am going to see a therapist very soon. In the meantime, I could definitely use some help anywhere I can get it. Thank you for reading this, and I appreciate any help.
-Kimberly