Lying

Hi...and question...

As a leo (and a person, duh!), and I'm sure the other Leos would agree, one thing I can't stand is being lied to. Any form of dishonesty, omission, secrecy is extremely hurtful to me and it leads to mistrust. Now, I'm aware that sometimes people lie in order not to hurt others' feelings. But I'm not sure how I feel about that.

As a truthseeker, I seek truth. I want to know the truth about everything, whether I like what I hear or not. The truth will set you free, right? I understand that friends may tell little white lies and sometimes parents (Santa Clause is real?), but when it comes to relationships, I think that's where I would have to draw the line.

I need help w/ figuring out where I stand on the "lying" issue. Would you rather your partner lie to you and not hurt your feelings, or would you want the truth no matter what? Is it really best to keep some things from each other? If so, why? If no, why?

... and I'm sure the other Leos would agree ....

yep.


.... whether I like what I hear or not....

double yep.

...Santa Clause is real?...

The biggest lie ever


....Would you rather your partner lie to you and not hurt your feelings, or would you want the truth no matter what? Is it really best to keep some things from each other? If so, why? If no, why?....

Brutal honesty about some things is always best. Is my ass big? Where were you? .... etc ....

But certain things like things in your past are sometimes best not brought up. Is not telling something about your past the same as lying? I don't always think so. I don't think everything needs to be shared. We all have secrets.

Ironically, I have seen many leo natives telling lies on the fly. Honestly.

lol guarav, there is a whole thread about it up north.

Past is in the past, will be the past, should remain in the past...I totally agree, purrr...

Personally, I prefer the truth in any situation. If someone even tells me a white lie to make me feel better, and I find out later that they were lying, I feel stupid that I believed it. And then, of course, I get irritated with the person, regardless of their intentions. I'm like ARRRRRGH just TELL me. I'm not fishing for compliments or reassurance; if I ask a question, it's because I want an honest answer.

Yup...complete deal breaker!