No matter how
difficult it may seem, tell the truth. Certain situations may seem like they
call for lies to spare one's feelings, but humans are not as fragile as they
are made out to be. For instance, if a woman asks a fellow woman or a male if a
certain dress looks appealing on her, tell the truth. A woman’s emotions hang
in a careful balance, and if one tells her something unpleasant she may become
very upset. If one does not think the dress is flattering on the woman though,
she must be told. Although it may hurt her feelings in that moment, it could
save her from being hurt by the harsh words of others later on. Another example
would be one side of a relationship cheating on the other. If an outside party
is aware of this lying, that person should either speak to the one cheating, or
tell the person being cheated on. The lack of loyalty may break one of their
hearts, but it is better to know. Telling the truth can harm feelings, but it
keeps feelings from being hurt as well. Lying, on the other hand can lead to
one feeling betrayed and forming trust issues, can hurt one’s feelings worse
than the truth, and can push dearly loved ones away. Being dishonest with
others is never okay, and the truth will always conquer a lie created in an
attempt to save one’s feelings. As the saying goes, the truth will set you
free.
