22 Lies You Tell Your Parents Because You Love Them

    Trust me. It's better this way.

    1. "Yup, I eat breakfast everyday!"

    2. "I've been going to bed early."

    3. "Don't worry, I always get at least seven hours of sleep."

    4. "Work is great!"

    5. "Really, I love my boss!"

    6. "I manage to work out a few times every week."

    7. "Yes, mom, I've been cooking more."

    8. "I almost never get takeout."

    9. "Yeah, my money situation is fine."

    10. "I barely drink."

    11. "I always make my friends drop me home after a night out!"

    12. "Trust me, I know better than to take a cab or walk alone late at night."

    13. "Yeah, I set up my 401K. All set!"

    14. "I clean my apartment every weekend."

    15. "Classes are going really well."

    16. "Yup, I'm getting all my homework done."

    17. "I've been budgeting well."

    18. When they ask if you've found someone: "No."

    19. "My date went well! He took me out to a nice dinner."

    20. "Yes, mom, I'm dressing warm enough."

    21. "I'm sorry I missed your call... I was working."

    22. "Yeah, everything's OK! Bye!"