Real Talk Prompt 8? Is It Better to Know the Truth, Even if It Hurts?

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            THIS WEEK'S PROMPT

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Is It Better to Know the Truth, Even if It Hurts?

Truth is one of the most powerful things in life. It can set us free, but at the same time, it can also break us. Sometimes the truth is beautiful, other times it’s so painful that we wish we never heard it. This raises a difficult question: is it always better to know the truth, even if it hurts, or are there times when ignorance really is bliss?

We see it everywhere in our daily lives:

• A partner discovering they’ve been cheated on.

• A friend finally admitting they’ve been lying for years.

• A doctor revealing a diagnosis that changes everything.

• A family member hiding a secret until it finally comes out.

But here’s the other side:

Is hiding the truth an act of protection, or is it betrayal? Some believe that telling the truth, no matter how painful, is a sign of respect and love. Others argue that sparing someone from heartbreak or worry can sometimes be the kinder choice.

Many people wrestle with guilt either for keeping a truth hidden, or for revealing one that shattered someone’s peace. On the other hand, living in lies can feel like living in chains.
Some say, “The truth may hurt, but lies destroy.”
Others argue, “Not all truths need to be spoken sometimes silence is mercy.”
And some believe in balance: always seek the truth, but also know the right time and way to reveal it.

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