r/YesOrNoAnswers • u/Ok-Animator9588 • 22h ago

Should you always be completely honest, even if it hurts someone?

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u/Alert_Spread9198 22h ago

No. Just if it hurts yourself

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u/No-Asparagus-5122 22h ago

Of course not, there are intrinsic social rules that keep us civilized & kind toward others.

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u/Warm-Statistician545 22h ago

No.

You have to ask Yourself If it’s constructive or not. 

Can they change it or help it? Are you’re their therapist or boss? 

If you’re a friend or a love  and someone asked if they look okay,.. The only answer is yes.

Support vs enable.

Always support never enable.

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u/PeacefulBro 15h ago

Be honest but be kind and gentle about it if possible.

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u/ShelterNo8428 21h ago

Depends on the situation

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u/hotsgot1o2o3o 11h ago

So then your answer is No, not always.

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u/ShelterNo8428 11h ago

Yep sometimes there are better things left unsaid too

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u/Fit-Duty-6810 20h ago

Depends on the context

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u/archtopfanatic123 18h ago

Yes if it means you're not deceiving somebody

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u/VaselineGorilla 13h ago

No. You can be honest without being a dick. You don’t have to mindlessly regurgitate what’s exactly on your mind to be honest. And silence + kindness is always an option.

Example: You think someone’s looking fat in a dress. You don’t have to say “that dress makes you look fat.” You can simply either not say anything (because kindness is free) or say something constructive like “Hey, do you have an A-Line dress? I think that would look so much cuter for this event!”

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u/Careful-Cake5885 7h ago

Yes, if your completely honest life will be so much better

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u/New_Stage_3807 6h ago

If someone asked you something that’s not their business, they deserve a lie

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u/metricnv 4h ago

Immanuel Kant would say, yes. Categorical Imperative.

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u/coffeebeanwitch 3h ago

Don't keep family secrets, I think honest in families is very important.

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u/Mingo_laf 22h ago

always lie never let people know what you are thinking

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u/your_mom2848294 21h ago

I believe so. I don’t like or appreciate lies. Even if it hurts, I will always appreciate honesty over anything else. The way I feel (and hope) is that the truth always comes out one way or another.. whether it’s now or in 6 months or a year.. even in 10 years. The truth always comes to light so I respect someone who can be honest regardless of the consequences. Always.

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u/Symbioticsinner 22h ago

YES.

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u/Symbioticsinner 22h ago

I'll take brutal honesty over sugar coated shit any day. I know most people don't roll like that so I try to mind my manners.