<human>: Hey guys,

As the title states, I've lied straight to my boyfriend's face about how many past sexual partners I've had.  I told him 3 including himself, while in reality it's 7.  Initially when this came up, he asked me about my "number," and feeling self conscious and scared of being judged for my promiscuity, I lied to him.  

I know some will tell me that my number is none of his business anyways, but the point is that I lied to him.  I want to be able to be honest about everything with him, and I can't do that while this is lingering on my mind. He is a wonderful friend, partner, and the sweetest guy I know.  He deserves the truth.

So reddit.. How do I tell him?  I know he will trust me less after this, but this had to be addressed before we get more serious.  We've both been talking about marriage and want to build a life together, but I feel he needs to know the truth before making a decision.  I would appreciate any advice/insight from all perspectives!

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<bot>: Lied to my bf about how many sexual partners I've had.  How should I tell him the truth?