To my dishonest friend,

You were one of my best friends, at least I thought you were. As soon as we met, we became fast friends. Maybe it was because we were involved in a lot of the same things, but we were always together. And yet, if we were so close, why did you have so much trouble telling the truth? And it wasn't just with me, you were dishonest with all of our friends; about stupid little things, as well as big things going on in your life. You constantly were telling little white lies, that in reality, were nothing of the sort. You made excuses for anything and everything, instead of just telling us the real reason you didn't want to go somewhere or do something. And the best part is- you would tell different lies to different people. I mean, at least try to keep your stories straight.

Here's the issue with you always lying to me and everyone else: it showed us that you did not really trust us or think enough of us to do us the courtesy of being honest. If you would have been honest with us upfront-whether about little things or big things- we could have helped you out and been there for you from the start. We would have understood anything you told us, but now because of your dishonesty, you have burned a lot of bridges. You have made it a lot harder for us to want to help you out and be there for you, because I can speak for all of our friends when I say that our feelings are hurt. We're happy for the things you've done in your life, if it's what you think is truly best for you, but the way you went about things is where the issue lies (no pun intended). We obviously will always want what is best for you so that is not what this is about. It's about the fact that we wasted so much time and energy thinking you were such a good friend, and trying to be good friends to you.

Lying gets you nowhere. It digs you into a hole so deep that eventually, you can't climb back out of it. It is such an unnecessary evil that can spiral out of control in no time. Before you know it, it becomes a habit that consumes you, and you'll be incapable of telling the truth even if you wanted to. It isolates you from all the people who care about you, and in the end ruins what could have been great friendships.

As harsh as it may seem, you brought this upon yourself. We all tried our hardest to make our friendships with you work. I truly do hope you enjoy life wherever you are now, and for the sake of your new friends, as well as yourself, just try being a little more honest.