"I said that since he is checking out the "other side" maybe that I should too. "

whats your intention with this?

are you going to check out the other side?

if not, then its a lie and manipulative.

those types of statements are unnecessary and will work against you.

why are you still asking if you should lie?

and if you are lying, why do you assume his is not?

"In a ham and eggs breakfast, the hen is involved, but the pig is committed".