Braveheart, Ally. talk to him. If he truly cares about you, he will be honest and help you get past this TOGETHER.
Everyone embellishes... especially when they care enough to not want someone to know the whole truth - the other story may not be the complete truth either... But your b/f needs to know that it is affecting you and that you need this from him.
Stay strong xx
How 're feeling today hun. Any further forward with quacks?
Nope, still waiting for a gastroscopy appointment