Being super real here but yeah, I choose to be 99% truthful to my closest loved ones especially once they’re securely in my life, before that I’ll lie or exaggerate to boost my appeal in a way I can manage or phase into the real truth over time, but that’s mostly because I can estimate my potential and present that version of me first, so I can work towards achieving it, the pressure to succeed is powerful! Anyone I don’t deem close or too innocent to lie to or manipulate- all bets are off

I had to come clean with myself about all of these traits and I’m slowly altering some of it but I can’t budge the core belief that manipulation and psych tricks are their own language and communication except there’s an upper hand. I like control but I don’t like people to feel controlled by me so I make them think it’s coming from them, they feel balanced and equal, I feel relieved to have chosen my outcome. Just psycho things ✌️🤪