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Honesty is the most important ingredient for a healthyrelationship.

Because telling downright lies is certain to come back to bite you.

One woman recentlyreached outto Reddit seeking advice after she had a devastating realization about her boyfriends friend group.

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So theyre harmless, right?

But bending the truth is a dangerous habit to get into, especially with loved ones.

There are risks to being honest, of course.

Man in striped shirt using laptop alone at night, symbolic of friend group deception.

But being able to tell the truth is necessary to build a strong foundation with your partner.

Its important to look at your relationship and evaluate it honestly.

Find the issues or places that need improvement and make adjustments.

Text about a woman discovering her boyfriend’s friend group was just him alone.

Problems dont get solved by themselves!

And, of course, it builds trust in your relationship.

Darlene Lancer, JD, LMFT, explained onPsychology Todaythat being dishonest blocks partners from experiencing true intimacy.

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Lyingalso often snowballs, as even more lies will be required to cover up the first ones.

How could I fail to notice that I was being deceived?

Will this happen again in the future?

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A relationship built on lies will never last, but it might have long-term impacts on those involved.

We would love to hear your thoughts on this situation below, pandas.

How would you have responded if you had been met with earth-shattering news like this?

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Check out the results:

Text message revealing woman’s shock at discovering her boyfriend’s fake friend group.

Text explaining suspicion about fake friend group chats in relationship.

Woman looking shocked, sitting on kitchen floor beside a plant, reflecting on boyfriend’s fictitious friend group.

Text from a woman who discovered her boyfriend’s “friend group” was fake.

Text describing a woman’s shock and emotional reaction to discovering her boyfriend’s “friend group” was just him.

Text message expressing a woman’s shock about her boyfriend’s pretend friend group.

Text messages revealing relationship issues, discussing a Hawaii trip and emotional conflict.

Text exchange reveals woman’s shock over discovering boyfriend’s fake friend group.

Reddit comments discussing relationship advice, with users suggesting ghosting a deceptive boyfriend.

Reddit comments discussing a shocking discovery about a boyfriend’s fake friend group.

Text exchange about realizing a boyfriend’s friend group was fictional, prompting shock and comparisons to a TV show character.

Comments discussing a shocked woman’s relationship and her boyfriend’s fake friend group.

Woman in a happy embrace with boyfriend at home, wearing casual white shirts, smiling and surprised.

Man standing in a kitchen, appearing thoughtful while a woman works at the counter, highlighting relationship dynamics.

Text commentary on relationship dynamics and gaslighting in a forum thread.

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Text discussion expressing shock over a boyfriend’s deceptive friend group.

Screenshot of a comment discussing a boyfriend’s deceptive behavior over two years.

Reddit comment warning a woman about her boyfriend’s behavior and gaslighting.

Comment about a woman discovering her boyfriend’s fake friend group, suggesting she find peace.

Reddit comment reacting to a woman’s surprising discovery about her boyfriend’s fake friend group.

Commenter empathizing with woman who discovered her boyfriend’s fake friend group, sharing a personal experience.

Reddit comment advising a woman about her manipulative boyfriend, mentioning gaslighting and catfishing behaviors.

Reddit comment saying, “You need to run. That’s crazy,” discussing a shocking revelation about a friend’s true identity.

Social media confession about a brother impersonating his sibling, shocking discovery of fake friend group.

Text screenshot expressing shock about a boyfriend’s deceptive friend group claim.

Text exchange reveals shocking truth about boyfriend’s deceitful friend group claim.