What do I do to stop this lie?

[Anonymous]

I have mostly older friends. I am 15 and most of my friends are 17+. I was feeling pretty insecure about my age because people my age think I am boring but older people think I'm cool but I didn't like that my age sounded so young. So when my friends asked my age I said I was 16 and was born in 2008 but I was really born in 2009. It's been a while and I'm starting to feel really bad about lying to them. I want to stop this lie while also not looking stupid. I was thinking of just telling them one day that I always went by my conceived birthday because I personally don't believe in abortion so It would make sense for me and It would go with my beliefs and it would also explain why on legal stuff my birthday doesn't match what I told them. I don't know if I should "stop" the lie with another lie though. Does anyone know what I should do? Yes I know this was so stupid and immature to start. I get it and I have come to that realization. I just want helpful answers please

[Cutegirl06]

You don't stop a lie with another lie. Just explain why you lied about your age in the first place. Being 15 and saying you're 16 isn't much of a difference anyways. You sound like you were insecure about your age and honestly we all feel insecure about something. If they don't want to be friends with you because you lied about your age, just move on and learn from your mistake 💯

[Asker]

Thank you! Not only does this make me feel better but it's also bringing some clarity to the situation.

[Cutegirl06]

You're very welcome ☺️ Glad I could help you 😊

[lil_will_12]

just tell them you’re 15. that wouldn't hurt anyone, right?

[Asker]

I guess not but that's pretty embarrassing and what if they don't want to be my friend anymore because I lied? It's all just stupid 😭 I don't even know why I started this.

[lil_will_12]

Adding on to the lie to “stop it” will only make it worse. If your friends are chill, they shouldn't care at all if you’re only 1 year younger than what you said. The only way to “end” the lie is to tell the truth 😂 otherwise you’re not ending it, you’re adding on to it, and making it worse 😳

[Asker]

I think you may be right. Thank you 🥰