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Why do people lie even when telling the truth would be easier?
I have noticed that people sometimes lie about things so trivial that the truth would have been easier and had no conseq…
🏷 honesty
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Is radical honesty a good idea in relationships?
I read about radical honesty where you say exactly what you think and feel at all times with no filter. Some people swea…
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How do you tell someone a difficult truth without destroying the relationship?
I need to tell a close friend something true that I know they do not want to hear. I have been avoiding it for months be…
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Why do people lie to themselves more than they lie to others?
I have started noticing how often I tell myself stories that justify my behavior, protect my ego, or let me avoid uncomf…
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How do you know when someone is being genuine versus performing honesty?
I know someone who makes a big show of being brutally honest and priding themselves on telling the truth. But something …
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Is it healthy to have secrets from your partner?
I keep some things private from my partner, not big things but certain thoughts, past experiences, and some aspects of m…
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Is it ever okay to lie to protect someone's feelings?
My friend asked if I liked their new haircut and I hated it. I said I loved it. I feel like that was the kind thing to d…