Is only half a story considered a lie.........and why not tell the whole thing truthfully??

Question

A woman i know whom i feel very close i feel like she only tells me half the truth .... what can i say or do .... im confused.....

Answer 1

I consider half a truth a lie.
Because they're lying about not telling you everything.
If that makes sense...

Answer 2

If this woman is really only telling you half truths then there must be some reason why she would be doing this. Maybe she feels that she has to hide some things from you for some odd reason or other. Could it be that you are doing or saying things to her to make her feel pressured in some way to always lie to you so that she doesn't make you angry or unhappy in any way ? There could be so many reasons why she would be doing this but if you don't confront her and simply ask her then you will never know.

Answer 3

Half of the truth is still a lie. Omitting facts from a story changes the story. If someone is lying to you, it is because they are either afraid of the truth, ashamed of the truth or afraid of what your response to them will be if the truth is told. Can you deal with what possibilities might exist if and when you hear them? If so, let her know. The truth will set both of you free.

Answer 4

I wouldn't say that half a story is a lie but it's not the full truth either. Personally if you can't tell me the whole truth then I feel like you shouldn't waist your time telling me anything.

Answer 5

This woman may feel as if she doesn't know you well enough to tell you the truth, the whole truth and nothing but. Or she may habitually dissemble. If you enjoy being with her, just accept her the way she is. She will come to trust you more in time.

Answer 6

If she's omitting anything that she feels will hurt or anger you, then, yes. It is absolutly a lie. As hard as it may be, if she's lying to you, move on, get rid of her. I had a man that I loved very, very much that constantly accused my of lying to him. I never did. Turns out that HE was omitting certain things, and when confronted, replied" but I didn't lie!". He figured if he didn't mention these things, he didn't lie. Sneaky and decieptful. This kinda sounds like your girl, you're better off without someone that may be making an *** out of you! Good luck!

Answer 7

Just come out and tell her, you don't feel as if your getting the whole story. See what she says and go from there. Yes, I believe if you aren't getting the whole thing, there is a reason for it. I would concider that lying.

Answer 8

So you are going for the lying by ommission thing...maybe she thinks you are not that interested in the nitty gritty details, maybe she omits the bits she knows you do not want to hear. Maybe she is just a liar and doesn't want to tangle the web anymore than necessary.

Answer 9

well, what is she telling you about? if she is telling you half the truth, then there's a part she doesn't want you to know. i think this is a big deal, cuz it starts as one thing, then it accumilates. tell her that you want to know the whole truth, and that if she doesn't tell you, then you guys have no trust. you can not have a relationship, if there is no trust. k?

Answer 10

if you feel she is only telling you half the story then she probably is. and if she is then she is probably hiding something she thinks you wont like to hear.