Why You Lie: A Six-Method To Tell The Truth (That Still Makes You Popular)
If you tell the truth, you don’t have to remember anything-Mark Twain
Former professional cyclist Lance Armstrong said in the upcoming ESPN 30 for 30 documentary LANCE that he told “10,000 lies” during his racing career.
“Nobody dopes and is honest,” Armstrong said, per Brett Schrotenboer of USA Today.
“You’re not. The only way you can dope and be honest is if nobody ever asks you, which is not realistic. The second somebody asks you, you lie. It might be one lie because you answer it once. Or in my case it might be 10,000 lies because you answer it 10,000 times.”
Everyone has heard of Lance Armstrong and his controversies when it came to doping in professional cycling; he denied it for years even though there was overwhelming evidence against him, but finally confessed when interviewed about it recently. In 2011, Tiger Woods stepped onto a golf course and shocked the sports world when he admitted to cheating on his wife with “hundreds” of different women. He also stated that he couldn’t say for sure how many other women there could have been that he just didn’t know about ( ESPN, 2009 ).
Some people lie. It’s not always a big deal, or sometimes it has lifelong consequences. Have you lied? If so, this blog post is for you.
The question is why do we lie? There are many reasons for this. We lie so that our loved ones don’t worry about us, to feel less guilty after doing something wrong, or even just because it’s fun! So if you want to know the answer to the age-old question of “Why do people lie?” then keep reading.
Why do we lie?
Is there something that triggers us to want to tell the truth but then we just don’t follow through with it?
The question is, can anyone ever be completely honest when they are being truthful about everything bad that they have done in their life?
And what does honesty really mean to you when everyone else might disagree on what “honest” means?
No matter how hard you try, some information will come out about the little white lies that you have told.
So, what does this all teach us? Can someone be honest without always being truthful about their shortcomings over the years?
I know I have lied before, whether it was for my own personal gain or for someone else’s. Maybe it was to make people like me more, or maybe to keep up with an image that I felt like I needed to uphold. But one thing is for sure: we all do it and we all could improve on being completely honest without worrying about what other people might think of us as a result of that honesty.
It is hard to say what would happen if you told someone something. You might regret it or they might be mad at you. It’s hard to tell how it will make the situation worse. Maybe nothing will happen, but maybe they will get mad and leave you forever.
We lie for many reasons. Sometimes we lie to protect someone or to avoid embarrassment. We can also lie because it is easy. Lies are bad because they make our lives complicated and hard.
No one is perfect. Everyone makes mistakes. But some things are not good to do no matter what. For example, there are certain things that shouldn’t be done under any circumstance because if people find out about it, you will never be able to take back what you did.
Some say that honesty is the best policy. That is not always true, but it can help in relationships with others. Be honest to yourself first then to others. No one is perfect at first, so don’t expect yourself to be either. Be open and ready for people’s reactions when you tell them things they don’t want want to hear.
One day, I might be able to confess my wrongdoings. But until that day comes, I will have a long way to go. If you are already honest about everything, keep doing what you’re doing and never stop telling the truth without apologizing. But if there is something in your life that you haven’t been honest about for some reason, it may be time to confront these fears and secrets so that we can all become better people.
There are many ways to tell the truth in any given situation, but it can be hard to find one that still makes you popular. This is especially true when it comes to telling your significant other something they may not want to hear. There’s no need for fear, though – we’re here with six methods of telling the truth that will make you popular!
1. The Most Subtle version
The least confrontational way to tell the truth is also the one that involves telling everyone else in between who may not know what you’re talking about. You can use this method when trying to break up with a girl/guy, or if they keep asking for a more expensive gift than what you can afford. Instead of being direct and telling them “no,” just always say something negative about their gift, such as how it’s so cheap looking or tacky. Eventually, they’ll get frustrated enough to leave on their own accord! If you need an even bigger hint, add comments like “I wish I could give [name] something nice…but I’m just happy being with [them].”
2. When You Don’t Know Where to Start
When you don’t know where to start, this is a good tactic. It works best when you want someone to be your friend or if they are bothering you. If they ask why, just say “I’m sorry if this makes you upset…but I think we need to take a step back from each other.” If they argue with you about it, then just keep asking yourself what’s best for you – not them. In the end, they’ll appreciate your honesty and won’t be offended by anything else after that.
3. A Great Way To Get Rid Of Those Pesky Friends who Always Interrupt You
This is very similar to the second tactic, but you can use it with anyone who tries to claim your love for them. If they ask why you don’t want to hang anymore, just say “I feel like there’s something off about our friendship right now…and I need time alone to find out what it is.” This way, you’re making them think that there is something wrong with them! They’ll stop bothering you in no time. You can even try this one on bosses or parents that are nagging at dinner time!
4. When The Truth is Too Confusing To Explain
If someone asks why you’re telling them this truth, they must not understand how hard it was for you to tell them in the first place. When you’re trying to break up with someone, make it simple and only say “I don’t think this relationship is working out.” They won’t expect anything else from you after that! If you need even more support when telling the truth, keep mentioning how they deserve better or not for their life. Even if they don’t believe it at first, time will prove everything you say to be true once they’re on their own again.
5. A Very Risky Option (But It Gives You Satisfaction)
If people are chronically mean to you or leave you no choice but to tell them something terrible about themselves, then this method is your best bet. Try saying “you know what? No matter how much you want me to lie, I’m not going to anymore. You will never be as good as so-and-so.” This method may work best with a sibling or someone very close to you, but it has the potential for fatal consequences if they go running to tell your friends and family about your truth. Just remember that a few words can change a lot of lives – one minute saying “I love you” could turn into weeks of lies!
6. The Most Difficult Method (But It’s Totally Worth It)
This final tactic is the most time consuming way of telling the truth, but it also gets rid of them completely! Once you’re positive that they won’t question any lies coming from you, just start telling them off with “I’ve been meaning to break up with you for a while now…” and then list all the reasons that the relationship isn’t working. They’ll storm off and be so hurt by everything you’ve said, they won’t want anything to do with you ever again! If they ask why you were lying before, just say “I didn’t want to hurt your feelings!” Don’t think about how they will hate your guts – instead focus on how free it feels to finally tell the truth!
The most important thing is not to back down when someone suggests that there’s nothing wrong about what they’re doing or that maybe you don’t understand their point of view. Be strong and remember that truth is very powerful; it will set you free!
The six methods you’ve learned in this blog post are a good start to telling the truth. But it can be hard, and sometimes we need help from someone who understands us better than anyone else does. If that’s you, then I hope you’ll reach out for support when things get tough! Remember – no one is perfect at being honest all of the time. We’re human beings with flaws just like everyone else on this planet. So don’t beat yourself up about making mistakes- just acknowledge them and move forward without repeating them or letting your guilt bog you down too much. You have everything inside of you already needed to tell the truth more often- so go ahead and give it a try today!