Is there such a thing as good lies? Or are they all just bad, because lying is lying no matter how you sugar coat it?
2006-12-06 01:49:57 · 30 answers · asked by MandaW 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Other - Family & Relationships
white lies, if it means saving your neck or somebody. Let me give you a quote to ponder about..."The worst thing about being lied to is knowing you weren't worth the truth."
2006-12-06 01:58:18 · answer #1 · answered by Saltbreaker 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was taught that if you tell someone something that you know is untrue then you have told a lie. If you didn't know it was untrue then you made a mistake; you didn't tell a lie.
However there is such a thing as tact. For example, if your friend has received a gift that they think is wonderful but you think is dreadful then you can say something positive about the gift.
Or you can tell your host the meal they prepared was delicious, even though you didn't like it, because they have made such an effort to make it. This is a lie but I think it is an acceptable lie.
2006-12-06 02:00:13 · answer #2 · answered by Alex 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lying is a necessary part of all relationships. In fact, it is impossible to have a close relationship without lying. Throughout history there have been stories about people who ALWAYS tell the truth - and they lose their friends, theirs jobs, etc. Telling the truth in a close relationship is very important as well - it creates closeness, intimacy and understanding. But, telling the right lie at the right time is just as important - lying helps take the edge off areas of disagreement and it helps people protect their privacy and maintain a separate identity. All people, starting at about age 3 to 5 begin lying and it continues throughout our lives. Research shows that it is almost impossible to get through a single conversation without concealing, omitting and distorting information somehow. Lying is simply a critical part of life. Of course, I've probably said too much, because when it comes to lying - most people don't like to hear the truth... http://lyingandcheating.blogspot.com/2006/11/do-we-really-want-to-know-truth.html
2006-12-07 03:21:42 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends sometimes by being truthful isnt such a good thing it all depeneds on the situation but with your significant other is not good becuas eone way or another somehow they find out wither they keep questioning you and ou soon forgot what the hell the lie was that you initally told or you build a relationship on lies and before you know it yourselff you begin to life you lie and you lie now is the truth
2006-12-06 01:54:22 · answer #4 · answered by C I 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
There's nothing like good lies. A lie is a lie irrespective of how you look at it. Lies are bad because once you tell one, you need about fifty more to cover them up. Therefore, it's better to tell the truth and let the issue be resolved immediately. The effects of telling the trith are much more better than those of lying.
2006-12-06 02:11:43 · answer #5 · answered by jess 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't like out and out lying, but if stretching the truth a little will save someone hurt feelings, I can't see the harm.
I don't like the guilt that goes with lying and it's not who I am.
When someone lies to me, I have an almost impossible time believing them again. My sister lies all the time. I don't want to be around her. And, I don't respect her. She lies so much that even if she was telling the truth, I wouldn't believe her.
2006-12-06 01:56:05 · answer #6 · answered by Sally 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Nope, a lie can be a good thing.
"How do I look in this?" "Fine" "Am I gaining weight?" "No, you look good" Lies that cover hurt feelings are worth it to me. I dont like to have my feelings hurt because most of the time when I ask a question like that I know the answer and I do not really want it validated. I need a kind word and thats why I asked. As I know it is for many others.
2006-12-06 01:54:50 · answer #7 · answered by workless 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
No it usually comes back to haunt you! No sense of sugar coating it because whomever you are lying to finds out the truth they will be more hurt.
2006-12-06 01:52:04 · answer #8 · answered by momdadand4kids 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
sometime it is worth it but only if its for a good purpose - i personally feel people tell lies to protect either themselves or others from emotional and or physical scarring - lies are told by persons we love dearly and least expect to hurt us but i believe in forgiving and telling lies is not good but at times it is the best solution that can spear future agony -even though not all the time.
2006-12-06 01:58:29 · answer #9 · answered by thetruth 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lying is never worth it because when you lie you have to make another lie until it keeps on going and the problem gets bigger.
2006-12-06 01:55:32 · answer #10 · answered by yayamtz7 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋