DEAR HARRIETTE: My boyfriend lied about going to a work thing and instead went to the movies alone, saying I’m “too clingy.” Hearing this felt like a huge blow. I want to give him some space, but how can I talk to him about the lie without making things worse?
What should I say to let him know that the big problem is the lie, not that he thinks I’m clingy? I want to keep things calm between us. – A…