Do people really want to know the truth about others? I find it very terrifying. We all, well, most of us have been taught to lie. Don't care who you are, we all have told lies to our selfs and others. What is it about people today who need to know everything about somebody. Look, I was engaged once yrs back and trust me I didn't tell her everything and I did not want to know all her "dirty little secrets". And we hear it from a lot of people when they say... "oh, i'm a brutally honest person". Oh yeah, when its convenient for you. I have never met one and doubt I ever will. Come on, lets all be honest here... no pun intended

Hmm..... I think there needs to be clarification here. When you meet a complete stranger you do not tell them your life story or details about past loves..Yikes. I think if you are sincerley interested in someone over time you will be able to tell them details abou your personal life and they can accept them or not.
Yeah. I agree people that have to keep shouting out that they are brutally honest may have a few problems in this area.

We don't NEED to know everything about someone's life. I don't want to hear about every woman my new guy had seen in his past. What for? So, whatever is pertinent to the new relationship.

I agree that I don't want a complete running list of every past lover, yuck!

As the relationship grows and trust develops then of course stories, ideas, ideals, dreams, desires etc etc are shared. I don't think that being honest means the other person needs to know every single detail, rather that what you share and learn about each other is indeed truthful.

Don't ask the question if you don't like the answer.

Anyone asks... I'll answer...brutally, truthfully, clearly and without editting.

I refuse to allow anyone to be less than ALL of them...

I can't be bothered playing the half truth game....half arsed people leave me cold.

You wanna hide in your half truths?

Enjoy your half truth life.

For me... I want the WHOLE truth.

Old saying; "Truth hurts. If you can't stand the heat, stay out of the kitchen."

I refrain from going where I don't need to go.

Ask me a question & you will get the truth, or told "That's a need to know subject & you don't need to know, at this time."

"The Truth? You can't handle the truth."

Bob Out

First of all if you tell one little lie, you have to tell another lie just to get out of that one and it keeps going like the energizer bunny. I would prefer someone telling me the truth in the beginning, because if they don't there would be no trust in that person. When you meet a new person I am sure they don't want to hear their whole life story, just the important stuff in order for you to get to know one another. If you want to tell stories that can come later down the road.

Screw it...Lie to me.....I am happier that way.

I don't lie...well, except to Krupa.

Aw, hunny, have you been lied to a lot?

Believe me, truly honest people -do- exist, and I like consider myself one of them. There are truths that you don't want to share, mainly because you fear the repercussions or you know it will be too painful. In my upbringing, I learned that holding the secrets in, tended to tear me up more than simply telling it straight. You have to choose wisely though - will this truth cause more damage? Can I live without saying a word?

I've had the relationships that were based on lies (recently only 2 months ago), and I've had to tell a truth to a complete stranger (only this weekend). But I found inner peace... and I feel right with myself... so it was the right thing for ME to do.

Good luck hun :)

If I ask a question, I expect an honest answer. And I HATE having things kept from me when they're being kept from simply because someone things it will "upset" me. My thought is, people who have nothing to hide and hide nothing, people who have something to hide, hide everything.

Yet, I also think that potentially painful truths can be given gently, compassionately and with respect, no holds barred if necessary, but still, in ways to potentially lessen pain. I don't believe that we as human beings should deliberately cause pain to others, but that DOESN'T mean shrouding someone in lies and half-truths to protect them either.

I was thinking the same thing last night, so many people prefer lies over truth, and the more truths you tell, the less you're believed, so it's best sometimes just to lie.....

Honesty doesnt necessarily mean revealing every dirty little secret....geeeeez.

Honesty means being honest. Telling the truth when asked a question. Some things should be left unsaid though. Its nobodies business but your own.

Im not the kind of person who asks "Honey....have you ever had a 3 some?"

Damned right!!!!
Here are some of the lies I enjoy being told.....

"That was AMAZING!"
"I NEVER did that before"
"You got the biggest **** I have ever seen"
"I think you just shifted my uterus"

Seriously......I am perfectly fine with those lies.

hahaha I would tell you all of those and more!!!

Oh Gawd!!!!!
Lie to me baby!
Tell me lies....tell me sweet little lies!

I prefer honesty over everything...

If you have a need to lie to your partner(because that is what i am assuming this relates to) than it shows a certain level of distrust towards them and without trust what do you really have?

peanut butter?