Is telling the truth always the best thing to do? Or
are there times when one should keep the truth from them, even if it’s meant to
help someone? Recently I had an incident where I told a friend, in a very
direct manner, the truth about a situation and well, it didn’t go so well. It
was meant to help this person to resolve a situation they were facing, but
instead they ended up being upset with me for telling them. Which is why I ask
the question, “Is telling the truth always the best thing to do?” even if it
causes the person you are telling to get upset with you. People say the truth
will set you free, but it seems to get me in trouble more often than not. I
feel guilty and regret saying anything to this friend, even though it was meant
to help.
Some say that to preserve a relationship it is necessary
to omit certain facts or details and even on occasion lie. Others believe that
telling the truth is the only way to go if you truly care about the person you
are telling it to and can help determine the trueness of a friendship or
relationship. And that one should
never try to justify omitting or lying to a friend just because of not wanting
to upset or anger them.
What do you think?
Should you always tell a friend the truth or are there times when omitting certain
details or lying is acceptable?
Until next time!
Joey McIntosh
“But what is the good of friendship if one cannot say exactly what one means? Anybody can say charming things and try to please and to flatter, but a true friend always says unpleasant things, and does not mind giving pain. Indeed, if he is a really true friend he prefers it, for he knows that then he is doing good.” – Oscar Wilde
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