OP..
I agree that men need to keep certain things to themselves, especially in the beginning stages..
But, people are gonna lie or embellish shyt, even women. They ain't above reproach nor are they infallible.
I say that dudes who lie usually get further ahead with many women and I will also go as far as saying that many women know that dudes be lying, but if they're into dude, then they will deal with it until they get tired of whatever they get tired of dealing with...