I Just Lied

[jenny1972]

Uh... OK?

I was just sharing something, because it's the first time since coming to terms with being an atheist I have said the words, "praying for you". It was just such a cliche phrase I used and it seemed like the right thing to say at the time, even if it wasn't true. I guess I was just looking for some support or reassurance that I'm not a total assbag for being dishonest.

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she doesnt know that your an atheist?

No, but my own parents don't even know. She is a devout Christian, but she isn't "in your face" about it. We've honestly not been in touch as much these days, as she's been traveling a lot with friends. She's just not in a good place emotionally since her father's passing, it just didn't feel right to talk about my lack of faith, especially since these trying times have had her feeling like hers has been tested.

well if your still in the closet about your atheism that makes complete sense that you would tell her that you would pray but pretending to be something your not to people around you im sure will take its toll on you feeling bad about lies guilt ,exc. so consider telling someone you know who isnt religious , or make friends with people who are not religious , who you can share your true feelings and just be relaxed and be yourself and spend time with non religious people offline . its really stressful having to be fake around everyone .