| Lying is easy, but it is not fun. It makes it necessary to remember what you said to whom and if you told them the truth, an altered truth, or a lie. It is an easy habit to get in to, but not an easy habit to break. You should start out by going to your parents and having an honest conversation about your problem. It will let them know what you are struggling with and show them that you want to make an effort to improve. If you start to stretch the truth about the extent of your lying in your conversation, STOP and let the truth come out. For a chronic lier, telling the truth can be therapeutic and even relieving. Clear the air. Confess or rectify any lie that weighs on your conscience. Apologize. Do whatever it takes to feel better. And do it right away. Not only with your parents, but with your friends and anyone who matters in your life. This will no longer make it necessary to maintain any longstanding lies and make you feel a WHOLE lot better. This might be hard, but throw away anything you stole. You obviously can't return it, but if you want to be more honest, do not stand to live in the luxury of stolen goods. And STOP STEALING. Nothing will make you feel guiltier in the future. You live with the lies that you steal, and stealing leads to more lies. To your parents, your friends, store owners... Make an effort and you will feel SO much better. When you feel that slimy, sinking feeling right before you tell a lie, this is your conscience telling you NOT TO LIE. So just don't do it. And if your friend who got you into stealing doesn't get your new found honesty, get a new friend! Nothing is more important than trust in a relationship. Good luck! I hope you regain the trust of your parents, your friends, and society. | 
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