behavior problem

@0310mg (73)
Philippines
July 9, 2011 4:00am CST
oh my....i got a friend who's very liar; boasting about everything she never did and have. How to handle someone like this?
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4 responses
@_sketch_ (5742)
• United States
9 Jul 11
There's nothing you really can do, but just try to not to fight with them and just don't take much of what they say seriously. This type of behavior is called histrionic personality disorder, or compulsive liar. They have low self-esteem and so they create stories in their heads to make them feel better about themselves. They often believe a lot of what they say, even though it may be blatantly obvious to others that it's false. So even if you do tell them that it isn't true and give a good reason why it can't be, they will be able to come up with more reasons why it is. I find it very frustrating. I know a guy who once told me that he had an invisible blade in his arm that would come out if he pushed his arm in a certain place and he really seemed to believe it. I also had a friend who told me that humans have venom and if they bite something hard enough, like a rock, it will release. Yeah.. I am not friends with that person anymore. A lot of times these people cause a lot of trouble because they typically thrive on drama. I can not be friends with anyone like this anymore. I can't tell you what to do and I don't know how extensive these lies are that your friend is telling, but I strongly recommend that if their behavior gets to the point where you are paying for it, drop the friendship.
@_sketch_ (5742)
• United States
20 Aug 11
Yes, I think they do, but I was only friends with the one and I'm not anymore. That was years ago.
@jonahh08 (261)
• Philippines
15 Aug 11
Maybe he/she has a personality disorder. I depends on the duration and intensity of the behavior. It's best to just understand him/her, talk to him in a different level, it will help the person a lot.
• India
9 Jul 11
Just treat whatever she says as gossip and don't think too much about it. Enjoy the fun of the lies. I have had some people like that around me.
@funnyGai (52)
• United States
9 Jul 11
hi 0310mg, simple speak little and listen lot, don't take anything inside, if possible avoid him.