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Do you ever feel left out because all your friends are talking about their boyfriends while you have no stories to share? If so, this guide is for you! Learn how to easily fake having a boyfriend by following the simple steps below. In no time, you'll have an imaginary boyfriend of your own!
How to Fake It: A Step-by-Step Guide
Invent some basic details about your boyfriend. What's his name? How does he look? How did you meet? Create a backstory that fits your situation.
Create a fake email address for him, using a service like Hotmail. This will allow him to 'interact' with your friends. Make sure to reply to the emails yourself to keep up the illusion.
If possible, ask a male friend to pretend to be your 'boyfriend'. Have him chat with your friends on the phone to help build the illusion.
Invent names for his family and friends.
Show off the gifts 'he' supposedly gave you (that you actually bought for yourself).
Come up with a believable reason why he can't meet your friends. For example, claim that he's homeschooled and can't go out during the term, but that you still manage to date during the holidays. You could also suggest a long-distance relationship as an excuse.
Stage a breakup. Decide on a reason for the breakup and who initiated it. Make it something convincing (e.g., your "boyfriend" cheated on you). You might want to act upset for a few days, checking your phone anxiously for messages every few minutes.
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Find a random guy's photo online to help you describe your imaginary boyfriend. This will also be helpful in showing your friends what he looks like. Be sure to avoid choosing a famous person or someone easily recognizable, and try not to use an image from the first page of Google Images.
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If someone figures out that you're lying, don't try to make excuses. Instead, admit it but only confirm what they already suspect. For example, if Sally made up a boyfriend named Joe and has been talking about him to her friends Emily and Kate, and Emily confronts Sally asking if she and Joe are really dating, Sally should only say what Emily already thinks. She might say, 'Joe and I were together for a long time, but we broke up. I'm just saying we're still dating because I don't want to date anyone else right now. Please don't tell anyone so they don't try to ask me out,' rather than saying, 'No, I made up Joe.' This way, Kate still believes Joe is real and dating Sally, while Emily still doesn't know Joe was never real in the first place.
Important Considerations
- Always stay grounded in reality. Avoid saying he's 'a famous rockstar with a mansion'; instead, say something more believable like, 'he's a good guitarist and his house is nice.'
- Think carefully before you begin. Once you start the deception, it will be hard to stop and will require more lies to maintain.
- Be cautious around your friends. If they discover the truth, you might risk losing them.
- Don't continue the charade for too long. People may start getting suspicious.
- Avoid saying unrealistic things like, 'We've been dating for a year,' if it's been less time. It will seem inconsistent and raise doubts.
- Don’t use a photo from the internet that could easily be traced back, as someone might figure it out.
- Don’t try to juggle multiple fake relationships at the same time.
- Once you’ve created a story, don’t change it. Ever.
- It might help to buy a boy’s sweatshirt to make it seem like your 'boyfriend' let you borrow it.
- Don’t brag about your imaginary boyfriend. Overdoing it will make others question the authenticity of your story.
Items You'll Need
- A good male friend who is willing to help
- A picture of a guy that neither you nor your friends recognize
- A computer with internet access
