By the way, I respect that you nearly always reply. That is commendable. And you do clearly have positive traits. What I said was not a character assassination attempt. It was an observation of the root cause of the issue here, which many others are also fully aware of.
Pathological lying is a thing, and you've got it. If you deal with it--which may take some time and effort--you'll come out the other side a better man.
There is that risk. I sense chaise longue sales might go up.
Surf, you've got to take action. What's the alternative? Carry on as you have been until you mentally blow up. You're on a descending slope of delusion and bitterness, which can only end in your demise... unless you admit to yourself you have a problem, and begin dealing with it.
I have my own issues and have an old school friend who is similar in some ways to you. So, I'm not talking down to you, but across.
List the "lies", friend or retract the statement.