A family member thinks I am lying about where I am going but I'm not, what should I do?

It is great that you are being honest with your parents. Unfortunately, it sounds like they do not completely trust you. It is important to build a relationship of trust and openness between you and your loved ones. By building trust in other aspects of your life, hopefully they will also believe that you are being honest about your comings and goings. Another way to achieve this, if you feel comfortable, is to share your location with them when you are going out. This way, they know that you are safe and are in the location that you indicated. If this feels too invasive, periodic texts or phone calls checking in with them can also go a long way.

Communication is one of the best avenues towards building trust in a family. When you are going out, explicitly state where you are going and with whom. If the problem persists, have a chat with this family member about why they don't trust you and what worries they might have for you and your safety. Ask questions and be open minded as they explain what's on their mind. Parents and relatives worry about us just as much as we worry about them when we're older. When they are done speaking, explain how you feel and ask them what you can do to gain more trust from them.

A family is usually the most secure place for any person and so is it for me also. I may be reluctant but I will reach out the member and talk it out. I'm sure they'll listen to me and understand that I was never lying. Its very important to talk and discuss any misunderstanding or misconception. And talking is the biggest source of relief for anyone. Be it a family member or a friend or anyone for the matter of fact , talk it out , share things , discuss it and get it out of you for things to be better and for you to feel the same and spread the same.

I would suggest sitting down with them and initiating a conversation. There are many questions that you ask, a main one being 'why do you think I am lying', you then have the opportunity to give your response. Family members often only want the best for us and maybe they want to protect you and this is their reasoning for not wanting you going out and not trusting you. I know how difficult this must be, being accused of something that you haven't done is difficult. A conversation is essential to finding a solution. Remember - doing have this conversation when emotions are running high because this will lea to people saying things that they do not mean!

I would find out why that particular family member believes that you are lying. Were there situations in the past where you lied and they caught you in a lie? If not, when you get to your destination, have that person call the family member and say that he/she is with you at the present moment. When that happens, then the family member will know that you are not lying and start rebuilding trust again with you. It may take a few times to prove that you're honest to this family member. If that doesn't fix the problem then this family member has a problem with lying. It could be that this family member is projecting onto you because he/she lies. That's a real possibility. Trust is difficult to prove.

You could try figuring out your family member's reasoning as to why he or she believes that you are being deceitful; was there a misunderstanding in the past that led them to distrust you or is there anything else that is going on? Figuring this out and sorting out the issue with your family member may solve the problem altogether. If that doesn't seem to work, you could try to offer proof that you're being honest about where you go. I wouldn't suggest making this a habit, since you deserve at least a little privacy. Offering proof may ease their concerns at first, though.

If you already have permission from another family ember to go out, you can send texts checking in and if you can, include photos of how cool the place or the people are. Other way is to ask if they can pick you up when you're done, so that when they come to get you, they can see you were actually telling the truth. Depending on the place, you could ask another member to come with you and keep you company, but what you are really doing is having some kind of witness just in case someone asks you again where you've been.nThat way you can start gaining their trust back and sooner or later they will stop doubting you.

Dealing with someone’s lack of trust in what you tell them can be very difficult and frustrating. When confronted by someone not believing me, I used to get defensive and angry, which only fueled the confrontation. While it may be important to verify where you have been, especially if you are underage or under your parents roof, it is also important to remember to protect your own emotional and mental health. Defend yourself, but remember that you do not need to soothe someone’s inability to trust you when you are honest and straightforward. They are dealing with their own insecurities and laying them on to you. Remember that the truth always wins out, so if you are honest and consistent you will be okay.

You can allow them to investigate; show them your phone location's tracking records. You can address the cause of their upset. Maybe they were worried about you, or afraid of losing you. You can thank them for their love and care for your safety. On the other hand, if this family member is being toxic, and coming from a place of trying to control you, it might not be a bad idea to calmly and firmly tell them that you need your own space. Or, keep walking on eggshells around them. On the surface you can reassure them that yes, they do know better, and they have control, again and again, until they relax. It's possible to say what people want to hear without losing power.

Address the situation to them honestly. Try to speak to them about what may be causing them to think this way of you. Although the situation is upsetting that you aren't trusted, try to help them understand that their thoughts of you are misleading. Show them proof if needed be that you are where you claim to be by sending a picture to them of where you went. This will help them begin to trust you more often and can help build a trustworthy relationship. Regardless of what your family thinks of you, always believe in yourself. Hope this helps.

Have an open conversation about why they think you are lying about going out. This will help get to the bottom of the lack of trust surrounding this topic. Learning about why they do not believe you could help you find a way to get their trust or it could open their eyes to how you are feeling regarding them lying about where you are. Sometimes their is a deeper reason for why people believe what they do so by addressing this issue head on you could get insight into that reason. This will make finding a solution to this issue a lot more manageable.

Explain I have no reason to lie, I’m an honest person, who has nothing to hide. It’s unfortunate that you have misgivings about my credibility. I find lying a deceptive trait, and would not want someone to lie to me about the whereabouts. We can discuss this later, after II have completed my errand later this afternoon. You can explain why you feel suspicious of me, and hopefully we can get this cleared up so it’s not a problem in the future. Enjoy the rest of your day, and keep in mind that I’m part of your team. Have a nice afternoon.

You can calmly ask them as to why they think that you are lying to them. Get to know the reason and later assure them that you are not lying and that there is no reason to lie. Communication is essential my friend. It is ok for them to think this way but I am glad that you noticed this and have decided to speak to them openly. Be open as they are your family. You can show them your best behavior and eventually they may stop feeling that you are lying to them. Good luck my dear friend

This happened to me all the time in my mid-teens. When this happened, I sat down with my family member and looked them in the eye and told them the truth. If you have a history of lying about where you go or what you do, it's vital to acknowledge that. Here is what I said: "Mom/Dad, I know that in the past, I've lied about the things I do, but I want to try to move forward and build trust with you. I know it's hard to believe me because of my past mistakes, but this is honestly where I'm going." It's important to look them in the eyes when you have conversations like this so they know you are wanting to be honest. Sometimes it can help to tell them when you are leaving, when you are coming back, and who you are going with. Move forward and build trust.

If they don't trust you and think you are lying, the only thing you can do is ask how to help them trust you. There are apps on phones that show where someone is, you could have a friend who is there with you (if there is one) take a picture with you to prove you are at the place you said. Otherwise, I don't have any ideas. It is really up to the person who doesn't trust you. They have their ways of gaining trust, ask and find them out, then show them you can be trusted. If you haven't done anything to show them that you can't be trusted, then you should be okay. If you have a past of lying and being untrustworthy, it may take time.

To gain trust, you have to be transparent, so it's easy to believe you have no reason to hide. If a family member thinks you're lying, then you'll need to observe how you are presenting yourself to make them think you are hiding something, or not giving them the information they need to feel you are truthful. Ask your relative what they need to feel comfortable about you going to your destination. Remember, they are watching out for you safety. Have you been known to lie? Then you'll have to improve your credibility to gain their trust. As you mature, you'll begin to see different perspectives on life. These different perspectives will help you understand what they might be seeing that you aren't.

I need to talk to a family member about his concerns, what doubts he has about my path, and what he sees as the best path for me. For my part, I promise to think over and heed his advice, to discuss the problem again in the near future. in most cases, an outside perspective helps us to find the right path, often we do not see the real picture, so we need to thank the family member for participating and listen to his opinion if it turns out to be acceptable. Sometimes this opinion contradicts our ideas, then you will have to defend your position, logically justifying

This is a frustrating situation. An easy way to gain your parents trust is to take pictures or even video message them once you get to your location. They will be able to see that you were not lying and slowly you will gain their trust. Another thing you can do is have them drop you off at the location, if that's a possibility. Don't be discouraged you're doing the right thing by telling the truth and soon your parents will acknowledge your honesty and issues between you guys will resolve. P.S. Don't forget that communication is KEY, especially with parents.

This sounds stressful and I've actually dealt with this in the past. Depending on how old you are, its important to set boundaries and allow trust to be built between you and your family members. Many times family members will worry about where you're going because of the problems that exist within the world. To help establish trust, I would start by having a conversation, either casual or you can all sit down, and talk about what they expect from you. One thing you could potentially ask is if texting them when you arrive to your destination would help ease their mind. Another thing you could suggest is dropping your pin, if you have an IPhone, or sharing your location for a second. This can easily prove quickly that you are where you say you are.

First ask yourself where the mistrust is stemming from. Like why are they questioning you all the time and not believing your answers? Have you done something in the past to cause this feeling they are having? If not, they definetly have some sort of insecurity, if it is a parent or guardian they could be super overprotective, but then they may not let you go anywhere in the first place. All in all you can not stop people from thinking whatever they will think, if you are where you say you are then it really doesnt matter what others believe or disbelieve. Just enjoy your time out and ignore those who give you troubles about it. Tell them if they do not believe you that is their own problem not yours.

Depending on your age I’d either invite them to drop me off wherever I am going or establish boundaries to ensure they are respecting your privacy. They could just be worried, so if you attempt to calm their nerves about what you’re up to and they still carry on, provisions must be put in place. You could always try to discuss this with them and let them know how you’re feeling, but they don’t have the right to make you feel uncomfortable leaving the house and trying to invade your privacy. Obviously this is age appropriate, depending on how old you are.

Unfortunately, getting people to believe you once they form an option can become difficult to change their minds. Continue to be honest. Report your whereabouts and find ways to verify your whereabouts. Remain calm and rational. Ask family member for clarification on what you can do to build trust and change their mind about their opinion on if you are being dishonest or not. Avoid arguing, raising voice, doing your best not to get angry. Accept the feedback given and do your best to continue communicating honestly. Avoid walking away and do your best to be open to suggestions on ways to build trust.

Try and prove to them that you are trustworthy. For example, text/phone them when you get there. Take some pictures to prove to them. You could even ask them to pick you up to prove to them that you are where you said you would be. In the end, it is very hard to convince someone that you’re not lying. Think of reasons that they have to not trust you and resolve those issues. It takes a lot to convince someone of your innocence so try and work it out with your parents. Hopefully this help you to resolve any issues they have. :)

Your whereabouts can be related to trust and concern about your safety from your family. Beloved ones may not be influenced solely by this family member statement. That is if they know they can trust you about where you are going. But, if it is proven in many cases that whenever you go out you are in danger or run the risk of being mistreated, then you need to start thinking about considering their worries. Make sure first that you yourself can rely on your own decisions. Then it will be natural to reassure beloved ones for their trust .

It can be frustrating when you're telling the truth but someone in your own family doesn't believe you or is accusing you of lying. This can be especially distressing if you don't have a track record of being dishonest with them. While it isn't necessarily your job to allay the suspicions of others, sometimes it can seem like doing so will get them to come around and see things for what they are. If you want to go that route, offer to take them with you to where you are going. If that's not appropriate, you can offer them obvious evidence (pictures snapped live from where you are, souvenirs, receipts, tangible items, or the like) to show you are or were where you said you would be. However, be warned that going the route of using evidence to unravel their suspicions could cause the person to stick to their faulty beliefs. They may question why you're trying so hard to be believed or could even disregard your proof and "go with their gut feeling", even if it's incorrect. It's important to note that if they are really stuck on their assertion, there is nothing you can do that will convince them (and it's not your responsibility to). Another option is to simply ask them what it is that makes them feel you are lying. Their answer may reveal an easy fix. For instance "I think you're lying because you said you were going to the gym, but you didn't have to shower when you got home, so it's obvious you weren't there" gives you the chance to clarify that you were going there for a swim, or showered at the gym, or were going just to renew your membership. In other words, if you get to the root of their disbelief, you can likely solve the whole issue. Asking them why they think you're lying gives you the chance to clear up any misunderstandings about what's going on, and that might make them more comfortable. Best of luck!

A way to deal with this would be to possibly as the family member what is motivating him to have these thoughts. Why does he believe you are lying? Have you given him reason in the past to doubt you? mention that his doubt of your integrity is upsetting and you don't appreciate it, and you would rather he put his trust in you rather than placing you in a negative light unfoundedly. Possibly invite the family member to join you to prove that you are going where you say you are. Suggest that you have no reason to lie, am an independent person who is capable of making your own decisions.

Usually, parents think their child is lying about some place they're going because they have in the past. I was guilty of being a compulsive liar as a kid as well, it would be best to ease their mind by assuring them you are indeed going where you say you are and ensure to them, you're going to provide proof once you arrive. I know it can be frustrating to not be believed when you are telling the truth, but trust is to be earned. I'm sure you will earn their's eventually. The frustration you feel is very much temporary and remind yourself your parents are only looking out for you.

I'm sorry to hear that your family member thinks that you are lying about what is going on. You need to understand that you are doing the right thing by speaking the truth. You can't be yourself up by doing the right thing it is not your fault how other people perceive you. As long as you tell the truth that's all that matters. You have to put yourself first and know that you are being truthful. Maybe you need to find out what is going on with that family member because they may have it on issues going on

Try to explain to them that you are being completely honest and that there is no need for you to lie about it. Explain your plan, who all are going to be there and when you would be back. Ask them to talk to a friend's parent if they want to actually confirm and give a fellow friend's phone number just in case you won't be able to pick up your phone. In the end just calmly explain how them not trusting you makes you feel, it could be sadness or disappointment or anything, but let them know how it makes you feel, communication is key.

If you have done something in the past which made them feel like that then please clear it out. Explain them that you are actually going to where you said you were and that you aren't lying about it. A good face-to-face talk always helps! You can tell them about where you're going and what is the reason you are going there. I'm sure they will understand. Although if you haven't done anything like that in the past then ask that family member, why they think so and communicate with them more about this issue. I hope this helps!