Now that summer is here, she’s wearing open sandals and doesn’t paint her toenails. I try to set a good example by being put together. My assistant doesn’t do anything for her appearance � no make-up, hair pulled back (and looking greasy) and dumpy clothes. And who knows? He may have a whopper to get off his chest, too. He may be furious, or decide you’re too manipulative to date, but there’s a chance he’ll be flattered by the lengths you went to win him over. Remember, you’ll be one short step away from “freak show” when you finally come clean, and you still must convince him that the lie was an aberration. You can explain that you were feeling vulnerable when you lied, but be careful not to let that sound like an excuse or, worse, an attempt to shift the blame to him for making you feel that way. I suggest clearing the air as soon as possible: Sit him down and apologize.
