We are told to be honest but why is it so hard to be honest sometimes. Are we afraid of telling people how we really feel? Lies get no where. Honestly gets everywhere.
Think about it. What do you want your friends to think of you? If they had to describe one word about you what would it be? Beautiful, mean, liar, or anything. Wouldn't you want it to be something good. Think how you treat your friends. Do you spend more time lying to them then being honest? And remember you might be surprised what they say about you but real friends are honest.
It's one thing to want people to tell you "the truth" it's another on how you react to it.
ReplyDeleteYou must also keep in mind that this "truth" is their perception. So even if you don't think it's true, you can stop and try to figure out why they think that way.
If they feel like you are their friend, and they risk telling you their perception of truth; then you have a choice to react as a friend and appreciate their attempt at honesty or be a knucklehead and get all offended.
I know that I've also just not said anything to a friend because they were not looking for the truth even though they said they were. As a friend, I knew they were not ready to handle it.