We’re all guilty of telling a white lie or two. Sometimes it’s because we don’t want to hurt someone’s feelings, other times it’s to make ourselves feel better. Whatever the reason, usually the lie is never big enough to cause any harm.

For some people, like these unlucky folk, their little white lies escalated and turned into their entire existence.

A couple of weeks ago, a Reddit thread was started by Parmersan. The user asked, “Redditors, what started off as a small lie but then snowballed into “This is my life now?” What resulted were some very hilarious, awkward, and sometimes sad stories.

One of these white lies is sure to resonate with you on some level. Just make sure you don’t get caught in these awkward predicaments.

If there’s a lesson in this for everyone — just tell the truth.

No one wants to be stuck with creamy for the rest of their life.

This is how their closet-drinking problem began.

She should start her own eBay store.

This is the luckiest person of all time.

Well, that’s embarrassing.

Now the entire family is involved.

So. Incredibly. Awkward.

I can’t decide who is this more embarrassing for.

Anything to make grandma happy.

A white lie ignited the fire within him.

Just roll with it, I guess.

Be careful. That white lie could turn into a real, living responsibility.

It’s a much better story, anyway.

Google has changed the world. For the better? You be the judge.

I think this person’s friends will be receiving lavender soap for Christmas.

That’s a sweet mother-in-law right there. Now, she’s crushed.

Hopefully it pays well.

“Oh yeah, that burger at the corner restaurant is delicious.”

That’s just cruel.

No one is picky when they’re fresh out of college.

It was fun while it lasted.

Have you at least visited Africa?

Absolutely adorable.

There’s a lot of Jewish holidays throughout the year they’ll have to “fake it” through.

Sometimes that little white lie helps you discover your inner talent.

A girlfriend’s parents can be very intimidating.

Bet she didn’t see that coming.

So, who will he send the bill to?

What a sweet and thoughtful man..

Mom was probably was in on it all along.

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By Ashley Fike

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Ashley Fike is a contributor at SBLY Media.