I looked up where this game originated, and it says it does not have a specific origin—that it is just an icebreaker game. The title of the game itself explains the game: “Two Truths and a Lie.” A set of three statements, out of which there are two true statements and one lie. More than three people can play “Two Truths and a Lie.” Each person gets a few minutes to ask questions regarding the statements, and after a few minutes, the person has to reveal which one is the lie.

It’s a fun game. The idea to write this article came after seventeen years of not technically hiding but not really saying anything about the three given statements.

Here are the statements, because we can’t interact through this article. I will go through each statement briefly, and you’ll find the statement that’s a lie down below:

  1. I’ve only lied once in ten years.

  2. I’m more bi than straight.

  3. I love money more than I love the beach.

This article is me celebrating my freedom to express myself without fear, accepting my own existence, and having a platform to publish topics that inspire me. I hope this sparks joy in your day, dear reader. Writing this with a smile.

I’ve only lied once in ten years

I am a bad liar, but I do lie. When I lie, I get away with it very easily. Here’s how I do it: a good lie has a bit of truth, and the lie is wrapped up so tightly that it ends up being only one percent of the whole story.

People don’t want to listen—as humans, we are bad at listening. You can use that to your advantage. You know they are not really going to want to hear you. Be prepared for intense questions. Put your game face on. Answer questions in a maximum of two sentences—no stretching, and definitely avoid phrases like “You know?” or “umm.” Avoid filler words. Don’t try to analyze their faces, because overanalyzing will get to your head. They probably won’t give anything away.

It will make you question, “Did they just catch me?” You will never be able to answer that. Stay confident, don’t forget to breathe, and try not to wear white. Avoid red as well. Just wear pastel colors—easy on the eyes.

People have already made up an image of you in their minds. Knowing whether that image is good, okay, or bad is your homework, even before you walk in to tell the lie.

So now, you decide: am I really telling a lie about lying only once in the last ten years?

I’m more bi than straight

The whole concept of coming out never made me want to do it. Maybe this is it. Maybe this is my coming out. So, I guess I am more bi than straight. When I first discovered this about myself, I had my own thoughts and doubts. I even wondered if God hated me. Now, I don’t think He hates me—but if He does, He does. I don’t want to shame or hate myself anymore. I did enough of that as a child. I put myself through enough suffering. I am not going to do that, thank you very much.

I used to watch movies and series and find both male and female characters beautiful. At first, I thought everyone felt that way—until one friend said something I wasn’t expecting. When I said, “Oh, she is so pretty,” about a girl, she told me that admiring a girl wasn’t okay. Gladly, she is no longer my friend.

I even came out to this same friend eventually, and she was completely oblivious. Honestly, we weren’t that close, so it was fair that I didn’t feel comfortable telling her this small thing about me for almost ten years.

So now, you decide: am I bi, or am I more straight than bi?

I love money more than I love the beach

I never liked money. I always chased curiosity. I do love the beach and would go to one at the drop of a dime. I love the waves. When there is no one there, it’s just me, the sand, the waves, and the sunset. Aaaah—the beauty of nature at its best. I hope heaven has a beach like that.

I would love nothing more than to wake up as early as possible just to go and sit at the beach. I love the never-ending horizon. There is the wind, the waves, the sand, and the sky. So many things happen at the same time, and yet it all feels perfectly still. I love the beach.

Money is a necessity, not connection, and not emotion. It is a tool to thrive—a tool to do more than survive, to create something good. The value of money depends on where you place it in your life. Whether you prioritize it even before your health is your personal decision. Do you keep it above life itself? That is a choice to make.

To conclude, the first two are truths, and the last one is a big lie. I look up to people who have shaped my personal growth—those who, despite their own struggles, have consistently been present in other people's lives. I aspire to bring that same presence and compassion into the lives of friends and strangers alike, as much as I can.

Throughout my work, studies, and life experiences, I’ve met incredible individuals who smiled and stayed strong even when their whole world was falling apart. My hope is to learn to be at least half as resilient and compassionate as they are.

References

Now Hear This! Most People Stink at Listening.
Truth-default theory.
A Psychometric Investigation into the Structure of Deception Strategy Use.
The Effect of Telling Lies on Belief in the Truth.