Would you lie just to keep the peace?

Hello Saphrina, Not that i have never lied before but i really hate it. Anybody can catch me lying, because it's written on my face : "I am not really comfortable lying because i don't like to lie". It's so easy to read me. aarrghh..

I don't tell lies and I dislike liars. I am quite good at catching them out too because I still have a good memory However I do get round some nasty situations by just omitting to say something but not ever by telling a downright lie. I am trying to think of an example but nothing comes to mind. It often happens that the other person will say 'well you didn't tell me that' referring to something I 'forgot' to mention and I just respond with 'well you didn't ask me did you?'

I will not lie either to keep the peace. First, I try to change the subject. If that doesn't work, then, I tell them I am not going to say any more about the subject. If they refuse to drop the subject and keep after me for a response; I will finally let them have it after I run out of patience. But, by the time I reach that point, I am more than ready for a good fight!

honestly i hate lies but i admit i did it sometimes...if telling the truth just aggravate the situation and makes two or more people quarrel i dont tell the exact story or sometimes i just deleted words that make the listener annoyed.

Hmmmm, I like this post, I guess you have given me the article , I read it... just like it... it is true for some reasons though... and look, it was written by a brilliant mylotter... I hope everybody could read it my love, is it not a violation to post the link here? I would choose to tell the truth even I know it could hurt in the first place... as it could hurt much much more if you lie...

I never lied.. oops I just told a lie.. I do tell lies but for some reason... of course not for any personal gain... thanks for the topic... have a great day/night....

Lie, no. Downplay and avoid, yes.

Hey saphy! There is no one more opposed to lying than I am, but... There are just sometimes and somethings that are better left well, you know! Sometimes a "white lie" or whatever you want to call it, if it spares someone's feelings or saves someone from really having a major problem is for the best! Now don't get me wrong, I am not condoning lying...but, there are just times when it is more out of need than want. My father was a pathological liar" which meant he lied about everything all the time-that is what I am very much against! That wasn't done to protect anyone, but his miserable self! I hope you are understanding what I'm trying to say...

as much as i'd hate to, i do tell white lies sometimes, because i can't help it.... i know it's wrong... and i believe honesty is the best policy.... but as much as I can help it and control it, i would rather stay out of the picture, away from those situations wherein i'd be forced to tell either a black or white lie.....

hello Saphrina, Saying lie is undoubtedly a bad thing. different people lie for different motive. some people lie to make money, some people lie as they are addicted, some people as they are in serious trouble, so that they can come out of the trouble. In my opinion instead of saying lie, you can do one neither you say lie nor you say truth, you can make a statement which neither hurt you or some body. which may justify the right to the right person. so guys, make a statement which neither hurt you are some body. what do you say guys i am right or wrong.

Hi dear, All we know in which age we all are living? We have an approximate idea of howmany people are currently living on earlth now. If we balance one day's tru and lie just for a try, what would be the balancing point, 0:100, 10:90, or 50:50, 80:20 or 100:0, it all depends on how smart we are. It is not a joke, no one can live here without telling atleast one lie in one day. If any one can prove, and I don't think it can be done. Because we reached in that level or we all are living in such a society where lie has that much imporatances. Knowingly or unknowingly, we would say lies. It is not our fault. We are forced to do by circumstances. No body want to say lies. And don't like also. But in the evening, just before the sleep, simply revise that days all incidents. We must have told, done, or though of the same. May be by profession or real life to child, teacher or to boss, or to father or mother or to a friend or in office to a colegue. Yes, we do it. So it is a dream of ours to be gentel without telling a lie. Hope it will work out atlest we can reduce the percentage of the same by doing little justice to ourselves. Regards, Thank-s

Sometimes people need to use their common sense before answering a critical situation. For me committing a lie is reasonable as long as you use your common sense,mind, and heart. For example you need to lie to end up a quarrel or put an end to a unfavorable condition. Sometimes committing a lie is a solution. If you need to lie to protect then there should be consideration, this time you need to consider the fact that it is right and do the people involve is innocent and deserve your protection.

Dear, there are many situations when you have to lie or keep mum, to settle down the situation and later it depends, whether the truth should or shouldn't be told. Ya, I know what you are thinking, what if the person comes to know about the truth, but my friend there is only 50% or less chance that the person will know the truth. Moreover if he knows the truth you can always explain the situation, and even the opposite person will understand you because you lied at that time for the good of everyone and there wasn't any kind of mischief in your mind. Am I not correct? How many of you agree with me.

I lie a lot, and this is mostly just so I avoid a lot of unnecessary drama. White lies and avoiding the truth count as lies! I don't care if I get "caught" or whatever. I usually get away with it. Getting away with it is not about lying per se, it is about how well you lie. Meaning, the lie should be good enough that you can talk your way out of it if you get caught. Lying to myself, or denial, is something I don't really think about. Maybe it will make me feel a little better, but why does that matter? I haven't done anything so horrible that I have to be untrue to myself. I am honest when there is no need to lie, or when I feel like it's not worth it to lie. There are a lot of people who are "honest" nowadays, but it is very situational. Lying can be something good, too. Lying to protect a friend from harm, for example.

I have never lied just to keep the peace with with someone. i believe in honesty still being the best policy. that is how i try to live my life. This is what I have always tried to teach my children. Nothing good ever comes out of telling a lie. Even telling a lie just to keep peace won't make it right.

i totally agree with you that honest is better than lied. Perhaps, one's lied just want to keep peaceful and it totally unfair for the innocent people on that case and who going to assistance them for justice. I would get into trouble rather than lie to someone but not in all aspects and depend on the level of case.

Hi sweety If telling lie does good to some, i may go for it, but without being caught, i will keep it secrect even from my wife and family members.. Thanks for sharing. Welcome always. Cheers. Professor

If i need ..but i don't think i can lie forever . Just say the truth and everything gonna be fine

At particular, honesty will always better than a lie. But depends on the situation, sometimes, lying will have a better result than honesty. Of course, the scale of the problem and how big is a lie to be made is a matter too. We can't just easily make a big lie, just to resolve a small problem. Concerning how good will a lie take effect on the problem is a must do task. Well, actually, it will be so complicated since no one will say a lie is a good thing. A lie is a lie, we can't say anything more. So, however it sounds, whatever it takes, placing honesty at the first options will always better.

i would not lie for peace i really speak my mind and the truth especially in a relationshihp sometimes it might be delayed but i do tell the truth no matter the consequence because i believe in the saying don't do unto others what you dont want others do unto you (is the saying correct=) hehehe) anyways honesty is a big big issue in a relationship...really so a relationship with so much lies is nothing but a sham=Pwith all due respect to people who beieve lie can be justifiable....it is not...=(