2007-11-30 01:54:14 · 16 answers · asked by Mr-Kay 7 in Society & Culture ➔ Other - Society & Culture
Absolutely not! A person is only as good as their word, and if they aren't honest with me, I don't want them around me.
2007-11-30 01:59:37 · answer #1 · answered by froggsfriend 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depending on the person and the situation. I am a very firm believer of second (and, with SOME people, 3rd, 4th, and 5th) chances. After the initial transgression I will be a bit more dubious of that person... but it doesn't usually take me long to trust them again. I may be too forgiving. I know I've been unable to keep a promise here or I've broken my word there and I'm eternally grateful for the trust I've earned. Those people I'm closest to forgive my mistakes as I do for them.
I'm not perfect and I've told what I would consider to be white lies or lies of ommission but I'm still a good person. Good people can make bad mistakes. I guess that goes hand in hand with that whole road to hell being paved in good intentions stuff too. Basically, I forgive until it becomes completely unforgiveable.
2007-11-30 10:51:36 · answer #2 · answered by Frosty 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If a person breaks their word habitually then no, personally I would find it impossible to believe anything they were to tell me.
A few months ago I stopped having anything to do with a friend(?) who after having talked to her about this very situation on two separate ocassions went on to lie again not only to me, but broke the trust of two others.
I am one for giving people a chance, but it gets to a point where you are open to being taken advantage of and made a fool of.
2007-11-30 10:02:38 · answer #3 · answered by AmbrosiaSmiles 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
In most cases its a no but it does depend how big the lie was and what the person had to gain. If they broke your trust for selfish reasons then no I would never trust that person again but if it was to protect you then I would think about maybe giving them another chance. But if it was a guy that lied to me then no I would NEVER trust what he has to say.
2007-11-30 12:16:16 · answer #4 · answered by bright_shining_star34 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If breaking words is due to emotion, maybe they are sincere. It depends on the situation and on the kind of 'breaking'.
I absolutely do not trust people who wear masks of perfect coldness on their faces.
2007-11-30 10:25:21 · answer #5 · answered by Ivory33 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Never.
Once a person has lied to me for what ever reason I will never trust them fully again - forgive them, yes, but trust them - No.
2007-11-30 10:09:46 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
When truth goes out of the window, trust follows soon after!
2007-11-30 10:06:58 · answer #7 · answered by soñador 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It differs in different situations...
Usually, it's best to "forgive and forget"...
but at times "forgive but never forget" applies...
I don't think there are very many things the average person does, that shouldn't be forgiven.
After all, wouldn't the world be a more peaceful place, if we were more forgiving?
2007-11-30 17:53:52 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Depends, some people always make promises and rarely keep them. Maybe they didn't think out fully what they promised, or simply can't say "no" when you ask them to do something. Those types you get use to and don't take seriously.
2007-11-30 09:59:35 · answer #9 · answered by Clipper 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
That depends on how long/well you know the person. Do they do it often? If you haven't known them long then no. But if it's someone you have known a while then yes. It's human nature-noone is perfect. If you haven't done it yet-you will.
2007-11-30 09:59:42 · answer #10 · answered by cowgirl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋