Redditors who used to lie constantly in school about dumb stuff, why did you do that?

i knew a guy like that. thing was is he was a genius and I was a part of actual stories involving him where we got in trouble and had fun. but he would lie constantly about his family's wealth and other various extracurricular activities I knew he was lying about because some of them I did and when I would ask him about it he'd change the subject.

I didn't realize he was a pathological liar until my mom told me. He was really insecure.

Just happened with a guy I worked with who now is telling everyone he's at home under duress from side effects from the vaccine. Im not saying he did or didnt get the vaccine but 2 other guys i know follow him on instagram and knew he was "at da club" sorta speak. He lies about other stuff too but this one is probably gonna get him fired.

I've told lies and embellished stuff but the amount of insecurity AND narcissism seems to cause this trait in people.

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