Lie of omission: a lie by another name

A lie is a lie, whether half, part of whole. Some people claim they don't usually tell lies that it's just the partial truth that they say. Like what do you mean by partial truth? You claim you don't want the person to fell bad, angry or sad that's why you said the partial truth, you're only trying to look out for the person's interest. So what happens when the person gets to find out the truth later, what excuse would you give? Or rather, what partial lie would you tell to cover it up?

I don't believe there's anything as lie of omission. A lie is still a lie. Sometimes it can even do more harm than good when the person you're talking to thinks that he or she didn't do anything wrong, because you didn't tell them what they did wrong directly.

Let's take for instance, a friend of yours borrowed a dress from you and wore out to a party and returned the clothes knowing fully well that it was stained badly but they didn't tell you anything. When you later find out about the clothes, you ask and then they act surprised and when you keep pressing further, that's when they tell you the most hurtful thing you would hear, 'I returned the clothes didn't I?'.

I actually prefer telling the whole truth and also hearing the whole truth than the partial truth. Even if it's hard, I want to know and when it's hard I try to look for a better time to tell someone the whole truth and let it be a passed event, than lie about it and later, the truth will be discovered. When you begin to hide little little things from people, with time they won't trust you again and when you say the truth, no one will believe you.

I want to hear the whole truth, no matter how painful it is. This way, I'll be able to make better choices. But when you hide the whole truth or tell part of the truth, it means you're making decisions for me and that's very unfair.

Some people think they can avoid getting blamed using lie of omission, forgetting that when the truth eventually comes out and it always comes out they will loose more respect. It is better to face a small problem now with honesty than a bigger one later with shame.

Trust is built on honesty and not just words. In relationships, at work, and even in families lies of omission can destroy peace. If someone wants to deceive you by telling you half of the truth, they are still lying.

Whether you lie by speaking or by keeping quiet, a lie is still a lie and a truth is a truth. I believe in saying the full truth and standing by it, it gives peace of mind when you say the truth and know you have nothing to worry about later. Saying the truth helps us grow strong and healthy relationship with people.

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