why people tell lies in chat rooms

It's not a good idea to organise meetings with people you meet on the Internet (in chat rooms, forums, etc.). You lucky she didn't turn out to be anyone more sinister. You should also realise that pretty young women like the one you were hoping to meet aren't going to be prowling the Internet for guys... they're much more likely to go to a club. People who claim to be pretty and young on the Internet are the most likely to turn out to be someone other than what they claim.

Sounds like you did meet someone who was desperate. I can't believe she used her daughter's picture to lure you in. I think these people should try to take up hobbies and pursue interests so they can meet people that share these things with them. I know that some online relationships work out but not on the basis of a lie. I can't imagine how she even had the nerve to meet with you after that.

It is so hard to pretend that you are "like this" when you are not. There are too many in the chat rooms who really lies and good at it. They pretend to be like someone else, when in truth they are not. Most stuff they lie about is their age, and physical features. When 2 chatters stays or lives in different countries and it is quite impossible for them to meet and see in person, perhaps lying would be fine. It is different when you belong to the same country and City, lying about ones self is improper. Did she tell you why she has to "lie" about herself, anyway? I guess, she has a valid reason for lying. Make her explain and at least keep the friendship. You see, chat room offers a wide possibility of "pretensions and deceit"...Only few are true and stand on to their real identity. I've been there. Because of that "lying" and "lose of trust" in chat rooms, I also lost a true friend....I did not lie, he did not lie, too. But there are just things we cannot keep and be more than friends since am committed...

that is funny when people use others' pictures, especially celebrities' photos. maybe that is a sign that they dont like they way they look if they dont use their own pic.

When I first had internet at the age of 15 I had lied a few times but that was just out of insecurity but I wouldn't now. I think it's sad that she thinks she needs to do that and makes me wonder on how bad of experiences she has had in the past to make her insecure. I could understand people lying if they are in like a game or something online to where you wouldn't meet people later on in real life but those people that lie in dating sites are just sabotaging themselves

Ew, well, maybe they are scared of rejection and self conscious? I mean who wants to be considered 'ugly'? sorry about your bad fortune, at least she didnt turn out to be a guy!

It's no good to tell everything truely in chat rooms.Mostly people tell lies in chatroom just to keep them being in security.

Hi, There is no point in lying in the chat rooms and then meeting them in person. If you want to lie about your age then maintain it, never meet the person face to face. But if you are planning to meet then tell the person your correct age. If I look younger, it is not right to show my daughter's pic and pass it off as mine. Then do not show any pics. I am also 54 and also look young for my age and for that I shouldn't show my daughter's face as mine. I just hate these kind of show offs. They simply lie to show that they are well endowed, beautiful ladies. they think only then they'll get good friends. If you are sincere you'll get friends. Be lively and a friendly person. That is what is important.

Well, most people are self conscience by nature. And liars too, lol. I've done that a couple of times as a joke, nothing serious. I think that if someone wants to pursue a relationship online they need to be honest. And by giving a picture of an offspring is not where I'd start. I can understand this though, the fear of rejection.

ahoy there! the reason why people tell lies in chatroom smight be because it's the only place they can be somebody else not them. i mean, if they have a lot of insecurities in real life, they find the net as a sanctuary where they can pretend they're this and that and people would believe. maybe until finally they decided to meet with their online buddies they start hoping that those people would accept them for what they are since it was their personality per se that they first liked. and like what i always say, i could be wrong :D have a great day!

naturally anybody will lie.people lie to each other face to face in person...what makes you think they wont lie online.Chances of getting caught for small white lies are really slim.always be careful while online.