The truth hurts
By x_Jo_x
@x_Jo_x (1040)
12 responses
@000602518518 (88)
• China
23 Jul 09
well, i cannot just give an answer yes or no. it depends on the situations. if one person said something bad behind your friend, you neednot tell him the truth, because the truth does nothing to anyone. but if you know one of your friend has a serious illness and wonot live long, you should tell him the truth and shouldnot keep that from him. maybe he will feel sad and depressed, but he has the right to know the truth so that he can do something meaningful for his family or friends, thus leaving no regrets when dying.
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@x_Jo_x (1040)
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23 Jul 09
Awwww yeah, very sad situation to think about but definatly true. Some of the smaller things its just unnecessary pain that there is no need to cause, like the "if someone said something bad about your friend thing". But definatly if it is something more serious they have the right to know, and if you dont tell them you're not being a very good friend
@underdogtoo (9579)
• Philippines
23 Jul 09
The truth does sometimes hurt but only for a short while. I would be happy to know the truth about myself and I would try to change and become better because of the knowledge of such a truth, hurtful though it might be. Sometimes, the truth doesn't help at all because there is no desire to learn.
@krayzietam (832)
• United States
23 Jul 09
I would always try to tell the truth because I would want my friend or partner to always be truthful to me. Sometimes it isn't what you say but how it is delivered and how you say it. I have always had that problem before where I would be too blunt towards people, but I was always honest. Now I learn that you have to have tact and be careful with people's feelings because I would want people to do the same for me. 
@Jayrent (127)
• Philippines
23 Jul 09
It is hard to tell the truth and although i am open frank, straightforward person i am also considering what will be the impact of saying truth to someone. It will take time for me before i decide. In the end i will tell them honestly even if it will break the relationship with the person. Hard to decide if you are in this situation but you have to decide and act.
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@x_Jo_x (1040)
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23 Jul 09
Yeah it is important to take your time and think about it, make sure that you have made the right desicion. Youve got to be prepared for them to take the truth badly. But yeah, i think the important thing to do is to decide and act on it. Theres no point deciding to tell them then not doing it at the last minute
@kcoregon (302)
• United States
23 Jul 09
Well I think it all depends on the secret and the person who the secret is about. Some people take these things easier than others. For instance if the truth was about my mom I would not tell her. I know better than to upset her. However if it was about my husband I would tell him without fear. Though if the truth was something harmless like he's gained a few pounds then I wouldn't mention it.
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@psychogurl (266)
• United States
23 Jul 09
I do my best to always tell the truth. Sometimes it is the things that could hurt someone the most that they need to hear. They may be upset at you for awhile, but eventually they realize that it probably hurt you trying to figure out whether or not to tell them.
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@x_Jo_x (1040)
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23 Jul 09
yeah i think that is the way i would try to think if someone told me something hurtful. Its a very hard desision to make, whether to really hurt someone or not even though its good for them. Id try to think that they only did what they thought was right. I always try to tell the truth too, most things will do no good kept quiet
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@myliezl0903 (2726)
• Philippines
23 Jul 09
it depends ., if you think that it is not necessary for you to know what the truth is then just let it pass ., but sometimes for me especially in a relationship it would be better for me to know everything than to be feel like stupid of not letting me the things that i should know .,
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@x_Jo_x (1040)
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23 Jul 09
Yeah in a relationship i think its always best to be open. To know that you can totally trust your partner to be 100% honest with you. I think with friends, you have to have a good judgement of what is necessary, certain things do need to be told - others not so much. So as long as you can make good choices that ok =)
@EliteUser (3964)
• Australia
27 Sep 09
Hey,
Yea the truth really does hurt. For example, if their is a fat person their, it is kind of hard because you can't call them skinny, the only thing you can call them is 'fat' or 'overweight'. The truth really does hurt. Make sure you have a good day, God bless and Happy Lotting!!
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@prinzcy (32305)
• Malaysia
23 Jul 09
It's true that truth hurt. That's why some things are better not to known and keep to ourselves. Regardless of how we want to share everything with our partner (there's no secret within us concept~~~) I will still keep some to myself. It's better if he doesn't know and he'll be happier. If he does and he will say he forgive me, he will remember it and bring it up someday.
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@x_Jo_x (1040)
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23 Jul 09
Hmm yeah that is true, especially when you are confessing something bad that you have done, people will generally use that against you at a later stage. Guess at least you have told the truth though. But definatly if its not something necessary then theres not really a great need to tell
@x_Jo_x (1040)
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23 Jul 09
Yep, you get huge guilt when you know something and dont tell someone, even if it is nothing to do with you (E.g. You know that your friends gf/bf is cheating on them - You still feel guilty about knowing and not telling them) But i think it would definatly make everyone feel better knowing that the truth is out in the open
@korki4 (263)
• Philippines
23 Jul 09
heya jo! what do you know... lol i always wanted to say that anywho let's go back to the topic.. ehem
Yes, i would tell them the truth because i have learned that by not telling the whole story it gets worse by the minute and for me i dont want to be lied too, i want a staightforward answer without hesitation ;}
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@VisuUnome (208)
• India
23 Jul 09
i always prefer to tell the truth whatever it may be because i dont want to hide the truth before the loved ones..if i tell a lie means at one time when it comes to know then it will hurt my loved ones
