THIS TOPIC STARTED OUT IN THE ROMANCE FORUM AND I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW HOW REPLIES COMPARE TO THE RELIGION FORUM

[b] Darla wrote:

I'm figuring what to do. I loved him so much that I lied to get his attention. Why? I was trying not to desire and love him but I felt the love fire blazing in my heart. It was consuming my mind and soul. His touch and speech set me on high. This was the first time in all my 40-something years that I actually fell in love with someone. Married before but no love abounded-I was more like a stone- without feelings. After telling him I needed time to sort things out, he became upset and never spoke to me. Barely answering my texts, never returning calls. Dang! I was stuck and sick with love! How did I get myself into this position, I continually questioned myself. No slept, eat, drink, Nothing but sadness and tears filled my heart.

In foolish desperation I ranged his phone, telling him he had given me a disease. I wanted to stop in the middle of the lie and say "I'm joking! Ha!Ha!" before I knew it he was telling me that he had forgiven me. What the heck is this now! It is too late to undo my silly words! I toiled in guilt all day and throughout the night. Asking the God above to forgive me for such an act. Begging with tears, "God take away the guilt and shame; I will NEVER EVER do this again!"

Around 1 am I still could not sleep. I felt God pressing on my heart to tell Him the truth. I weighed the probability of him never speaking to me again against further disobedience to God. Who can say no to God and slept peacefully again? I couldn't, I knew he was asleep and probably would not answer. I texted him the gruesome details. I expected anger, shock, fear, disgust, and untrust towards me. Well, his answer was that he has limits with me now. He would forgive and be friends but nothing more. I agree that once trust is broken it takes time to rebuild. I wanted him to give me a chance to rebuild his trust again. This heinous act was so wrong and I understand his feelings. Could you forgive your love if they confessed to something so horrible? Thank you in advance for responses.
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it depends on the recipient of the lies,