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Did you ever lie to your boyfriend/girlfriend (spouse)?;
Topic Started: Aug 12 2012, 10:41 PM (82 Views)
Beverly
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Of course, a good relationship is based on honesty. And, hopefully each person in the relationship is honest. But there are times when honesty might not be the best policy. For instance, when the truth would hurt your partner's feelings.

"Honey, do these pants make me look fat?" Well sure they do, but if you tell her that, she's going to be devastated and feel less desirable.

Or, for instance, if your employer is yelling at you on the job and your partner asks if you had a bad day. Do you share with him/her? Maybe not, if it would burden the other person or make them needlessly worry that over potential job loss. Instead, you might say, "Just a little tired. Everything will be fine."

Of course, there are bad lies too, that could endanger the relationship such as infidelity (for instance, if you've been flirting with your ex on Facebook).

Not saying lying is ever a good thing in a relationship but there might be justifiable reasons why you would hide the truth.

What are your thoughts on honesty in a relationship?
Edited by Beverly, Aug 12 2012, 10:43 PM.
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Ardy
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Honesty in a relationship is a must, but again being nice is another. :) There is a fine line between lying and "fibbing a little". An outright lie would be saying you're not flirting when in reality you are. Fibbing a little would be complimenting your girlfriend about the pants, and finding an alternative way of suggesting maybe she lose some extra weight.

There's always ways to soften a blow. :P
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Stacha
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I have loved the stars too fondly to be fearful of the night.

I've told white lies before, but I've never lied about anything important. I pride myself on the fact that my fiance knows everything that goes on in my life; we have a very open relationship. We have the utmost trust in each other, and that wouldn't be possible without honesty.
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