Is it wrong if you know telling them the truth is going to hurt? And what would you do? Do you tell the truth because their your friend or do you lie so they feel good???
2006-06-11 14:08:56 · 36 answers · asked by Keenan 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Friends
Explain the truth. Don't just tell it! If you say, "Your feet stink", what good is it? But, if you say, "This product will make your feet smell better.", you have helped your friend a lot!
2006-06-11 14:12:08 · answer #1 · answered by mrsdebra1966 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes it is wrong. Why tell a lie? Life is to short to not just be truthful. The truth hurts at first but that goes away. And when the pain goes away...then we learn. So tell him the truth and in the long run you will feel good about your decision.
2006-06-11 14:12:13 · answer #2 · answered by Cola 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You tell the truth, but tell it in such a way as to not hurt someone's feelings, or avoid the exact question. For example, if asked if a dress is attractive and you think it's hideous, say something like the color is nice, the cut is good, the length is good, etc. As mother said, always find something positive and you can't go wrong.
2006-06-11 14:11:06 · answer #3 · answered by PuterPrsn 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depending on what it is.....yes. If it is something that is serious then you should tell her the truth. You would have to think of it like this; if it were you would you want to know the truth and depending on what the answer is you can go from there. But if it is something really serious then you should think about what if she finds out later that you knew all along about something she just found out. That could be something to ruin your friendship.
2006-06-11 14:22:24 · answer #4 · answered by SICK OF THIS 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It may hurt your friend if you tell them the truth, but thats what you have to do. How would your friend feel if you lied and then found out the truth anyways.
2006-06-11 14:14:08 · answer #5 · answered by megan 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tell your friend the truth! Sure it might hurt but it's best to tell the truth. I had to do the same thing with my friend about her boyfriend. She thanked me later about it. Just do what you think is best.
2006-06-11 14:20:38 · answer #6 · answered by chen-chen 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lying is wrong. No matter what it is, you should tell your friend. Be there for her when she needs you. Some people always wanna hear the truth. Your friend is a BIG BOY OR BIG GIRL. He/She will know how to take care of herself. But if he/she doesn't be there to help her. Friendship are things that u should cherish forever
2006-06-11 14:18:56 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A lie is a denial of the truth and is wrong in all contexts.
In a situation where you may seem to know beforehand that your friend would get hurt with the truth then try to break the facts to your friend gently or prepare him/her beforehand to face up to the facts strongly.
Another way is to keep quite till the time your friend himself / herself learns of the facts, though all said that too could lead to misunderstandings as your friend may accuse you of knowingly hiding facts from him / her.
Best is to to break it to your friend now, though in a way he/she may feel least hurt.
All the best.
2006-06-11 14:19:44 · answer #8 · answered by chlschr 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is wrong because if shes your friend you should tell her the truth also because what if later on she finds out , it is going to hurt her more knowing that you knew about it and you never told her!!!!
2006-06-11 14:14:49 · answer #9 · answered by liz 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd lie if it were about a something circumstantial that would be forgotten soon. I'd tell the truth though even if it hurt if it were about something more serious.
2006-06-11 14:20:54 · answer #10 · answered by funtooabc 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋