Lying has become a phenomenon deeply intertwined with our daily lives. Lies are embedded in so much of how our society and etiquette are structured, particularly because there is so much shame surrounding our natural human condition. We lie to come off as someone we’re not.
Sure, there are times when perhaps lying is the option with the least repercussions, and that can be okay if they’re little white lies. But the problem arises when we start lying at the expense of our real feelings and that of the people around us. Plus, we’re totally overlooking the benefits of telling the truth because we’re so scared of the shame.
Click through to see the things, big and small, we should really be more honest about.