u/FancyDrag3367

I know this sounds strange. Most people Say they earn more than they actually do.

My current salary is ₹50,000 a month. I told my parents it is ₹40,000.

The reason I did this initially was very simple. The moment they knew my salary every conversation would turn into a calculation. How much can you give us. You don't need much. Give us all the money, we will give you some when you need. I love my parents. I have watched my parents trying to utilise that money for monthly expenses.

So I told them that I get 40,000 month. It felt harmless at the time.

But here is where it became wrong. I use that ₹10,000 every month on myself. I use it for dinners and drinks. I use it for a trip. I use it for stuff I want but don't need. Meanwhile my mother is reusing cooking oil to save money. My dad has does not even have a vehicle. He just walks or takes lift.

The lie is not a number anymore. The lie is me choosing my comfort over my parents comfort deliberately every month.

I keep telling myself I will tell them next month. I know I probably will not.

I am not proud of myself. This is something I regret.