Should we limit what we say in order to spare others feelings?

Tell me more of the story.” If others question why you are acting differently, talk openly about the changes. “Sometimes I get so caught up in your feelings, I forget about my own. I’m trying to get better at balancing that.” Don’t worry about hurting someone else’s feelings.

Why do people lie to spare feelings?

To Protect Feelings While some people who lie want to protect the feelings of others and spare someone else pain or hurt, many people lie to protect their own feelings, self-esteem, self-confidence, or other personal emotion.

Do people tell lies to spare your feelings?

When you consider what it would feel like, it should become obvious that people don’t tell this kind of lies to spare your feelings. They spare their own feelings at your expense. If you care about the persons around you, then make sure you tell them the truth.

Why do people lie for no reason?

To Spare Feelings Some people who lie often do so with good intentions. We call these “white lies”, or lies that occur when the person wants to avoid causing someone else pain. A husband may lie to spare his wife’s feelings, or a father may lie to avoid his child’s tears.

Is it okay to lie to someone without hurting their feelings?

No. You should never lie to others. Instead learn to be tactful and diplomatic, so you can convey the truth without hurting the other person’s feelings. Once you become a skilled communicator (one of the most beneficent character traits a person can have), telling the truth gently becomes easy.

What are some examples of lying to protect yourself?

A woman who says, “I didn’t want that job anyway,” when she really did, is lying to protect herself. A child who yells out, “I hate you!” may be trying to protect himself from feeling hurt or to reject others before he is rejected. When thinking of lies that are concocted to keep a secret, one must only think of birthdays and Christmas.