I’ve been lying to my boyfriend of 7 months about being a college graduate

I’ve been lying about having a masters degree. I don’t have any degrees but I am in school now. It has been eating me up and I know I have to confess.

I lied because I’m ashamed but having created this lie has only made things worse. I was afraid of being assumed to be a loser, stupid and I wanted to seem impressive but I’m not. He’s an incredible person, he’s honest and I admire the man he is. and I hate to think that I have ruined this opportunity of love.
I hope he can forgive me and we can continue our relationship but I have lied to him about being a virgin too when we first started dating. he already knows the truth about that.

I dont have any other reasoning for feeling the need to lie but to recognize that I am a coward for not accepting myself. I have trouble being honest when it comes to how I represent myself.

sarahcupcake · 36-40, F

I really feel for you because that stuff must be kind of eating away at you inside. I really hope you can find the courage to put the record straight. Please may I say that if you can, then you can consider yourself to be both brave and proper. I'm sure it's much harder to admit to fibbing than it would have been to say the truth in the first place.

Also please be kind to yourself. None of us are perfect. I am sending you a hug x