What would be YOUR definition of a lie?  As such, in your opinion, would it ever be the right thing to do?
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A lie is a statement that is meant to decieve or keep the truth from being told.\n\nTo quote Homer Simpson; "It takes two to lie; One to Lie and one to listen."
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This is such a general question that can'b possibly be answered fairly. There are many many motivations for lying: being considerate of how you feel, take advantage of you, etc, etc. Sorry for not able to answer your question completely. But I doubt anyone else can.
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go with your gut feeling to be on the safe side. usually that feeling is right. if you feel that strongly about someone lying to you, definatly confront them and talk it out. yes that persons going to get upset and deffensive but you have the right to know if you suspect something going on behind your back.
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In other words, is dishonesty and mistrust  OK as long as you don't get caught?\n\nIt's your conscience, baby...
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Whatever you do don't "beat around the bush" to say cause it can hurt to not know the truth. Just asked anyone who has ever been lied to.
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truth is the answer.Honesty is always the best policy. we are people and some times we have to go thru a learning process and by it we learn what it is we really want and along the way to that discovery we may not understand, so sometimes we may have to give a explanation but let it be real.
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It depends completely on the nature of the lies and their intent.\n\nIf these are dumb bs lies about background or family...I can probably let it slide.\n\nBut if these are hurtful lies or omissions of behavior, it's hard to build any type of trust on that.
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Honesty is the best policy,  Sometimes the truth might hurt, but a lie is going to kill all the trust!!!!!! Treat the person your falling in love with exactly the same was you except to be treated.
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Honestly. If you are prejudiced, lie.
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No. Why would they need to lie if their goal is a worthy one ??
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If there was absolute proof he was lying, i would confront him about it.... If there is one thing in a relationship I cannot stand is someone who is not honest...  No one deserves to be lied to.
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As honestly as possible.  If there were uncomfortable circumstances, then politely decline to answer. It's best NOT to lie, because lies can get found out.
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Lying in a relationship is extremly wrong and can cause a split so I would say you should never lie. There are a few exceptions that some ppl would call lies but in honesty they are the truth because it is love not lies lol. If she is pregnent and asks you if she is fat or looks bad and you say she looks beautiful or if she has gained a few pounds and asks if she is fat or perhaps she burnt dinner and breaks down and crys and you say it tastes great these are not lies it is called love so use your judgement but you should never lie to your spouse or lover
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Absolutely.\nImagine having to lie all the time. You will ALWAYS have to remember that lie and sometime down the road you will get caught up in telling that lie.\nTell the truth and you will always have a clear mind and conscience to focus on other things.\nPeople will respect you for it and will always turn to you for advice as they know they will get a correct and honest answer.
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BEING LIED\nBACKBITTEN
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Don't be mad at my simplistic answer but "Do the right thing!"\n\nYou obviously want to - I can tell from your information - but what I find is that 'the truth always reveals itself!' You may lose more in the end if you go the wrong way.\n\nI pray for your success.!
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I no longer answer on YA but I have been linked here once more.\n\nTechnically, yes you have lied.  How often you make these statements based on false assumptions would be the factor upon which your being a liar (or not) would depend.  If it happened once or twice, they could be considered mistakes (though why you make false assumptions is another issue altogether; you might have poor judgment or are seeking to have your false assumptions verified; in other words, you have some issues within yourself upon which you need to do some work). \n\nIf you repeatedly make such statements, it would seem feasible that, yes,  others would begin to view you as a liar.\n\nHowever, you should ask yourself why you are making so many false assumptions in the first place.  People often find what they are seeking; you are seeking what you won't find.  Having said this, I am sure you will pick the answer that agrees with your thinking as most people do on YA.