Little white lies
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28 February, 2008 |
Sarah Fielding has some interesting things to say about
"When it's okay to lie on a date"
Anyone in a successful relationship will tell you honesty is essential to having a great partnership. So is it ever okay to stretch the truth when getting to know someone new? White lies are variations on the facts designed to hide a truth that would otherwise be hurtful or harmful to hear. Here are some of the most common untruths uttered in order to maintain a little dignity and decorum when dating.
Little white lie: I've only had a couple of serious relationships ... Questions about your sexual history are crass and invasive, especially when you're just getting to know someone, so don't hesitate in being vague or illusive when a date starts digging for dirt. This little white lie is a handy foil when the date conversation heads into too-intimate too-soon territory. And if you do end up seeing each on a more serious basis — and decide to be a little more, err, accurate about your exes — you can always insist that you have only had a couple of serious relationships — the rest meant nothing.
Little white lie: I love it, what a great gift! In the early stages of dating, hormones, chemicals and just plain bad taste can make us buy all manner of kitschy gifts for our loved one. We are often too courteous — or too blinded by love — to let our date know exactly what we think of their hideous taste in gifts. We don't want to break our lover's heart — or, worse, miss out on getting presents in the future — so, we fake it. But this little white lie can have serious repercussions — depending how wide of the mark your partner's gift choices are. As time goes by — and the tacky and impersonal gifts start piling up — you'll find yourself dropping none-to-subtle hints (and store catalogues marked with Post-It notes) in an effort to redeem yourself from this little white lie.
Being truthful is a dating fundamental, but there will come a time in every single's life when being a little creative with the truth is not only okay, but essential.
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