tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2600608370084874699.post3810483960652639387..comments2023-10-17T08:29:42.738-04:00Comments on Empty Nest: Liar, Liar Pants on FireEmpty Nesterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14060983954463697344noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2600608370084874699.post-30053008133681626852018-03-08T08:00:55.908-05:002018-03-08T08:00:55.908-05:00It drives me nuts when people look at me like I...It drives me nuts when people look at me like I'm crazy or think I just don't want to do things with them or be friends with them anymore. Fibromyalgia is not something they can see so they figure I'm making up excuses which couldn't possibly be further from the truth. In their defense, I sometimes forget the reason I can't do something is because of fibromyalgia and not Empty Nesterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14060983954463697344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2600608370084874699.post-22803786553839212262018-03-07T22:45:17.451-05:002018-03-07T22:45:17.451-05:00I understand the fibromyalgia flaring up all too w...I understand the fibromyalgia flaring up all too well. And yes, you never know from day to day how you are going to feel. I have to cancel doctor appts due to not feeling well enough to get ready to even go see the doctor!<br /><br />How about when someone asks me how I feel, I can't ever say fine because I don't feel fine but if I say "so-so" they look at me and say - "Dee | GrammysGrid.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16444651579536459274noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2600608370084874699.post-80878778922354302542018-03-04T08:43:51.576-05:002018-03-04T08:43:51.576-05:00It's really good to know I am in good company ...It's really good to know I am in good company on this. :)Empty Nesterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14060983954463697344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2600608370084874699.post-59778364695616772052018-03-02T16:31:14.805-05:002018-03-02T16:31:14.805-05:00I hear you on a lot of those ones you listed. Also...I hear you on a lot of those ones you listed. Also you are correct about the drivers license, I'm guilty!! Debby@Just Breathehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11685398064340027809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2600608370084874699.post-1742966760315023262018-03-02T08:41:35.137-05:002018-03-02T08:41:35.137-05:00I'm in agreement with you on all points, frien...I'm in agreement with you on all points, friend. :)Empty Nesterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14060983954463697344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2600608370084874699.post-29525979691938808572018-03-02T01:49:03.767-05:002018-03-02T01:49:03.767-05:00Ahhh the joy of the little white lie - I hate liar...Ahhh the joy of the little white lie - I hate liars and people who try to make themselves seem like something they're not - or who speak behind your back......but the gentle (and often done from kindness) lie to save hurt or embarrassment - I really don't mind those at all.Leannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05623420015695351280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2600608370084874699.post-31770275767352146042018-03-01T18:57:53.432-05:002018-03-01T18:57:53.432-05:00Thank goodness I'm not alone here! Yes, omissi...Thank goodness I'm not alone here! Yes, omission. I'm the same way. If I spew out a truth I'm usually angry with someone. Yeah, I'm not going to do better either. LOLEmpty Nesterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14060983954463697344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2600608370084874699.post-8700243082057590282018-03-01T18:56:08.398-05:002018-03-01T18:56:08.398-05:00Haha! I would too! Haha! I would too! Empty Nesterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14060983954463697344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2600608370084874699.post-87207236869100121442018-03-01T18:55:49.624-05:002018-03-01T18:55:49.624-05:00So good to know I'm not in the USS Fibber alon...So good to know I'm not in the USS Fibber alone. LOLEmpty Nesterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14060983954463697344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2600608370084874699.post-23175177786262771452018-03-01T18:55:24.287-05:002018-03-01T18:55:24.287-05:00Yep, that fibro will keep us inside and down more ...Yep, that fibro will keep us inside and down more often than not. And I really do prefer to be home and alone because that means no one can bother me. :) YES! The lack of interest or the look of disbelief. They figure we look fine so we must feel fine. Empty Nesterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14060983954463697344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2600608370084874699.post-17807962925799428032018-03-01T18:53:02.212-05:002018-03-01T18:53:02.212-05:00It really is easier to say. Plus, I figure no one ...It really is easier to say. Plus, I figure no one wants to hear the truth on that one anyway. LOL Empty Nesterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14060983954463697344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2600608370084874699.post-35853820828525594932018-03-01T13:07:36.993-05:002018-03-01T13:07:36.993-05:00You are definitely not alone!! I saw myself in man...You are definitely not alone!! I saw myself in many of your examples. You can believe that and I'm sure I could come up with more, but the one I'm most guilty of is omission. I truly have a difficult time saying something to someone that I think will hurt their feelings. So I just don't. I am not going to fib here and say I'll do better because I don't think I really will. Clearissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09525590696247530768noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2600608370084874699.post-18880716557767067042018-03-01T11:11:54.270-05:002018-03-01T11:11:54.270-05:00Most of us don't realize how many fibs we tell...Most of us don't realize how many fibs we tell in a day. I would love to get back to my drivers license weight. lolamotheradaughterandlifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12111277135123420943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2600608370084874699.post-15839386839139668182018-02-27T19:16:28.185-05:002018-02-27T19:16:28.185-05:00Many of us have fibbed at times and have said you ...Many of us have fibbed at times and have said you are breaking up when we want to end a call without being rude and we all have said "I'm fine" when are notJo-Anne's Ramblingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11418152399382818709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2600608370084874699.post-71707661738653402332018-02-27T19:03:13.265-05:002018-02-27T19:03:13.265-05:00I'm just as guilty. I too have Fibro and use t...I'm just as guilty. I too have Fibro and use the "I'm fine" or "just a little tired", I also use the "I have plans" more times than I can count when I'd just rather be home alone. Sad but true. What's sadder is when I've told the truth in these instances and felt the lack of interest immediately, so no more. Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12440659038543797327noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2600608370084874699.post-29249836211183689052018-02-26T21:49:52.264-05:002018-02-26T21:49:52.264-05:00I'm fine. Yep... just easier to say. I haven&#...I'm fine. Yep... just easier to say. I haven't tried a few of these. You have given me some ideas...<br /><br />Great post!Terri Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15333024343069943295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2600608370084874699.post-87437287961044541222018-02-26T19:59:01.144-05:002018-02-26T19:59:01.144-05:00Haha! I've heard that before. :)Haha! I've heard that before. :)Empty Nesterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14060983954463697344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2600608370084874699.post-27663608074382433182018-02-26T19:46:57.635-05:002018-02-26T19:46:57.635-05:00I often wonder, if (God forbid) there was an accid...I often wonder, if (God forbid) there was an accident, how much time the police and first responders would spend looking for the 5'4" 145 lb woman with brown hair ~~~ stepping over the actual 5'1" 189 lb gray haired woman. Yeah.......Chris K in Wisconsinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10656069642909892508noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2600608370084874699.post-84950976372663595052018-02-26T18:50:07.710-05:002018-02-26T18:50:07.710-05:00Hahaha! I guess that depends on who you talk to wh...Hahaha! I guess that depends on who you talk to when the conversation covers lying. Yes, that's the reason for the weight on the DL and no I didn't estimate. I outright lied. LOL Empty Nesterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14060983954463697344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2600608370084874699.post-30483628735990064802018-02-26T18:48:12.609-05:002018-02-26T18:48:12.609-05:00Uh oh. I read your post and commented on it. :)Uh oh. I read your post and commented on it. :)Empty Nesterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14060983954463697344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2600608370084874699.post-76163303099950212132018-02-26T18:39:59.499-05:002018-02-26T18:39:59.499-05:00Amen, Sista! LOLAmen, Sista! LOLEmpty Nesterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14060983954463697344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2600608370084874699.post-28870866642836386222018-02-26T18:39:40.883-05:002018-02-26T18:39:40.883-05:00Thank goodness! Oh gosh, I refuse to let them weig...Thank goodness! Oh gosh, I refuse to let them weigh me at the doctor's office. I tell them it's awful and none of their business. Haha! Not answering directly is a good idea. I hate lying, too but apparently, I do it anyway. LOL Empty Nesterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14060983954463697344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2600608370084874699.post-9058887334172038412018-02-26T18:38:11.741-05:002018-02-26T18:38:11.741-05:00I discovered I had a few after reading something t...I discovered I had a few after reading something the other day so to make myself feel better I decided I'd see if anyone else had this problem. LOL Empty Nesterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14060983954463697344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2600608370084874699.post-74525073320739449162018-02-26T18:15:42.017-05:002018-02-26T18:15:42.017-05:00Most all if not all of these are NOT real lies. Fi...Most all if not all of these are NOT real lies. Fibs, spinning (people make money spinning stuff - they are marketers), omissions, etc. are not really bad if no one is being hurt. Now I guess this Pinocchio talent could become a "slippery slope" into more dangerous problems. - Just my guess but I think the weight thing is to add another identifying item to your ID. So it's an Bill Lislemanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15187273560129198423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2600608370084874699.post-62632279924486823752018-02-26T17:09:25.674-05:002018-02-26T17:09:25.674-05:00I linked to your post at my blog, because of a pro...I linked to your post at my blog, because of a problem I am having about being honest to someone....Betty Whttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02357132033070346815noreply@blogger.com