When It’s OK To Lie
When it comes to relationships, is honesty always the
best policy? There are some exceptions to that rule where it’s ok to bend the
truth slightly to spare their feelings:
· To
avoid saying something bad about their family. No one likes to
hear anything bad said about their family, even if they are complaining
themselves. So if they ask you if you like hanging out with their family, bite
your tongue and just say yes, even if they drive you crazy.
· To
avoid saying something mean about their appearance.
Even if they are complaining about being too short or fat or getting a terrible
haircut, tell them they look great. Don’t agree with them or start pointing out
their flaws, even if they ask you for your opinion.
· When
you don’t think they stand a chance. Maybe they’re applying for
a job that you think they’ll never get, but you shouldn’t tell them that. Your
job is to be encouraging. You can be there when they don’t get it, but you
shouldn’t be the one telling them that they’ll never get it.
· To
protect them from hurtful details. If they were the subject of
gossip or a scandal, just be there for them without telling them the details
about what everyone was saying and how awful it was. Gloss over the details and
focus on making them feel better after the fact.
· When
they’re embarrassed. Tell them it wasn’t that bad and that no
one noticed if they embarrass themselves – even if that’s not true.
· When
they compare themselves to others. This is especially true if
they start comparing themselves to your ex and asking if they’re as good. Never
tell them that other people are better than they are, even if it’s really true.
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