Do you think omitting is a form of lying? (84)
Sparky6420: Ok, I am having a debate with a friend and wanted some opinions. Who thinks that omitting information is a form of lying? Do you think that telling someone something you left out before is selfish because it hurts that person?
My stance is that this is a form of lying and that eventually the truth will come out. This ends up hurting your relationship and the person who doesn't know the information. You cannot build a realtionship on lies. I am talking major secrets like cheating etc.
My stance is that this is a form of lying and that eventually the truth will come out. This ends up hurting your relationship and the person who doesn't know the information. You cannot build a realtionship on lies. I am talking major secrets like cheating etc.
Absolutely. Ommitting is a way of hiding something. You have to be 100% honest with the other person. I certainly beleive in that; guess that is why I am still single.
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navygirl1: Absolutely. Ommitting is a way of hiding something. You have to be 100% honest with the other person. I certainly beleive in that; guess that is why I am still single.
So you don't think that by telling that person something that would hurt them, you are being selfish? My friend claims we only tell things to make ourselves feel better and it has nothing to do with the other people involved.
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Sparky6420: Ok, I am having a debate with a friend and wanted some opinions. Who thinks that omitting information is a form of lying? Do you think that telling someone something you left out before is selfish because it hurts that person?
My stance is that this is a form of lying and that eventually the truth will come out. This ends up hurting your relationship and the person who doesn't know the information. You cannot build a realtionship on lies. I am talking major secrets like cheating etc.
My stance is that this is a form of lying and that eventually the truth will come out. This ends up hurting your relationship and the person who doesn't know the information. You cannot build a realtionship on lies. I am talking major secrets like cheating etc.
It depends on what you omit and why you do it. Some things are nobody's business. Other things are important to tell people.
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Witchaywoman: It depends on what you omit and why you do it. Some things are nobody's business. Other things are important to tell people.
Like I said major secrets like I am cheating on you. Or I sleep i my exes bed when I visit my kids,etc.
See I am disturbed by his logic which is off. I am in desperate need of counter-arguements.
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When my daughter was very young I taught her that omitting was the same as a lying.
The truth will always set you free. Feelings may be hurt but it is better than hurting a life.
The truth will always set you free. Feelings may be hurt but it is better than hurting a life.
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Sparky6420: Like I said major secrets like I am cheating on you. Or I sleep i my exes bed when I visit my kids,etc.
See I am disturbed by his logic which is off. I am in desperate need of counter-arguements.
See I am disturbed by his logic which is off. I am in desperate need of counter-arguements.
I have stated that you cannot keep a secret forever and that when the truth comes out the betrayal seems worse because you chose not to tell.
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Sparky6420: Ok, I am having a debate with a friend and wanted some opinions. Who thinks that omitting information is a form of lying? Do you think that telling someone something you left out before is selfish because it hurts that person?
My stance is that this is a form of lying and that eventually the truth will come out. This ends up hurting your relationship and the person who doesn't know the information. You cannot build a realtionship on lies. I am talking major secrets like cheating etc.
My stance is that this is a form of lying and that eventually the truth will come out. This ends up hurting your relationship and the person who doesn't know the information. You cannot build a realtionship on lies. I am talking major secrets like cheating etc.
Hiding the truth is FAR WORSE than the truth coming out 'in the wash' at a later date.
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NAKEDMUDPEOPLE: When my daughter was very young I taught her that omitting was the same as a lying.
The truth will always set you free. Feelings may be hurt but it is better than hurting a life.
The truth will always set you free. Feelings may be hurt but it is better than hurting a life.
I absolutely agree but how to express that the hurt is greater. My friend says what if they never find out? I say I will know. I think it comes down to a difference in morals and ethics.
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NAKEDMUDPEOPLE: When my daughter was very young I taught her that omitting was the same as a lying.
The truth will always set you free. Feelings may be hurt but it is better than hurting a life.
The truth will always set you free. Feelings may be hurt but it is better than hurting a life.
I adore your sentiments - tell me the truth how much you love me and I'll set you free after I've had my evil way with you!
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I had a gorlfriend for 7 years that did that - lied by omission !! Hate it - Hate Her for doing it ! 
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RobertC2: I adore your sentiments - tell me the truth how much you love me and I'll set you free after I've had my evil way with you!
Your to young for me.................
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You answered your own question....you can't build a relationship on lies.
Hiding truths about oneself shows a lack of respect for the other person to display trust and understanding.
Hiding truths about oneself shows a lack of respect for the other person to display trust and understanding.
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jvaski: I had a gorlfriend for 7 years that did that - lied by omission !! Hate it - Hate Her for doing it !
I bet you never told her you wear tighty whiteys on web sites....hope you are well John....
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Sparky6420: So you don't think that by telling that person something that would hurt them, you are being selfish? My friend claims we only tell things to make ourselves feel better and it has nothing to do with the other people involved.
No, it wouldn't be selfish as if I were being selfish, I would keep it to myself. Hiding it only makes things worse. If the person truly loves you, they will accept what you have to say no matter what it is. However, this is just my opinion and I am sure others would think keeping somethings to themselves is better.
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NAKEDMUDPEOPLE: Your to young for me.................
I am?
I'll be 55 soon............. then nearer to 60 than 50 - how old do I have to be, dammit?
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mbcasey: I bet you never told her you wear tighty whiteys on web sites....hope you are well John....
Very Nice to see ya my friend !
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navygirl1: Absolutely. Ommitting is a way of hiding something. You have to be 100% honest with the other person. I certainly beleive in that; guess that is why I am still single.
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jvaski: I had a gorlfriend for 7 years that did that - lied by omission !! Hate it - Hate Her for doing it !
Thank you. My point exactly. What you know don't know can hurt you!!
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My stance is that this is a form of lying and that eventually the truth will come out. This ends up hurting your relationship and the person who doesn't know the information. You cannot build a realtionship on lies. I am talking major secrets like cheating etc.