Husband lied about Christmas party

[Dominique82]

We were having dinner out on Tuesday night, and I just asked him out of curiosity when is his work Christmas party, as I had not heard anything about it, and wasn’t too bothered to ask earlier. He answered that it looks like they are not having a Christmas party this year as a lot of people are working away or not in town. I did thing that’s quite odd not to have an office Christmas party, but wasn’t really questioning it.
It’s a small/medium newish office, around 30 people, quite international and he is the boss.
It would all be forgotten, except this morning I found a receipt in his jacket from a restaurant from Monday (so a day BEFORE he told me there was no Christmas party this year) for 23covers ‘Christmas deluxe menu’, cost over 2,5k,but the cost is completely irrelevant as that is obviously an expense that he will claim. So there is absolutely no doubt there WAS a Christmas party, which he lied to my face about.
Not only that, but he sent me a message on Monday afternoon asking what time am I going to be home as he needs to work late to finish off a presentation. He got home around 11pm, never mentioned a word about a Christmas party.
I am thinking WTF is this about??? It’s not like he cheated on me, but he lied twice, and made up a story about some imaginary work presentation. Am I overreacting ? I feel actually rather distressed. Could there be a justification to this?

it appears that you have managed to hitch yourself to a cocklodger

Why is he a cock lodger?

I wonder if he afraid to tell you about the party because of your reaction? is it easier for him not to tell you?.

You mention that you do have a go at him for the amount he travels - this must be tough for him IF the travel is essential.
Also, you say that you 100% would not attend the party makes me think that even if you were invited you would not go for some reason.... Why is this?

Does he lie to avoid getting it in the ear?

Yes - that was my immediate reaction

And come on, everyone lies

I'm so sorry he has done a number on you OP. Have you met his family yet?

Ariadne read the OPs other thread. Classic cocklodging, he probably wrote the book, adapted it for the screenplay and played himself in the film.

Ah - OK - thanks - I tend only to read the actual thread and take the OP's posts at face value . So didn't understand the cock lodger assertions

My guess is you are part of a harem and he took another harem member to the Christmas dinner.

Sometimes people lie for no reason

You are with a pathological liar. He's lying for control issues - this is a deeply rooted mental aberration. You could try asking him bluntly to come to counselling to address his issues with honesty. If he won't then you may need to leave. The longer you are with him the worse it will become.