[header] How to forgive someone who lied to you [title] Reflect on whether it was a true lie. [step] A lie is a deliberate deception. Being told something you believe is not true is painful, but take the time (if possible) to determine if the person deliberately deceived you. 
There are some untruths that may not actually be a lie. For instance : [substeps] Your friend said he signed up for pottery class with you, but he did not get into the class.