Why can telling the truth be bad?

Especially when it threatens long-standing understandings of how things are “supposed” to be. Telling the truth or uncovering lies can lead to a loss of friends, status, access to decision making or credibility. Telling the truth in an environment of deceit is, according to George Orwell, “a revolutionary act.”

Why do people lie and find it difficult to tell the truth?

Lying comes from fear. It’s born from our traumas, disappointments and betrayals and is always the result of something that’s happened to us. You may be late meeting someone and blame it on the traffic or cover up being fired to avoid embarrassment. The scenarios surrounding why we lie are endless.

What happens when we don’t tell truth?

Without honesty, people feel emptiness and disconnection. People grow apart when they don’t share what’s happening to them as they grow. Maybe you’ve been saying “I’m fine” when you’re not fine, concealing problems that affect your mood, or feeling that your loved one isn’t being open with you.

Should I tell the truth or lie?

Telling the truth is important because it will help everybody to grow. When you learn how to properly express your feelings and share those with other people, it creates a closer connection. Perhaps you decide to lie to your significant other and tell them that you’re not upset after you’ve had a fight.

Does honesty matter to you why or why not?

Honesty is the foundation for trust in a relationship, and trust is necessary for a relationship to function and thrive. When you’re always honest with someone, it tells them that they can trust you and the things you say. It helps them know they can believe your promises and commitments.

Does the truth demand that we do things that make us unpopular?

Unfortunately the truth may demand that we do things that will make us unpopular. Like believing and advocating for the sanctity of ALL human life. Those you hang out with may not like you because you refuse to be like them. Change is risky. Each time you are changing something there is a risk associated with it.

Does telling the truth hurt people?

Although the truth can hurt people, it is best to come clean with anything you’re holding in. Here are a few tips on why it’s so important to tell the truth, even if it will hurt someone.

Why do some people have a disdain for the truth?

Many people including myself have a disdain for the truth, because the truth requires us to change. When we come in contact with the truth we have only two choices; do something or nothing at all. There is no neutral position; you MUST make a choice. In other words, truth demands that you make a change.

What happens when we hear the truth?

The truth sounds good in theory, especially if it’s truth with which we agree or that positions us in a favorable light. It’s when we hear truth that isn’t so pleasant that we start to resist. I recently conducted a study of 27,048 executives, managers and employees called ” The Risks of Ignoring Employee Feedback .”