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enduring_student t1_iwb4y64 wrote

I mean, both suck, a hurtful truth or a lie. But I'd rather know the truth.

Also, I want to point out that it's almost always possible to tell the truth in a way that doesn't hurt. Just saying.

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Lioness- OP t1_iwc7nno wrote

Agree, partly. Truth can definitely be delivered and communicated with a lot of consideration and love, but can still hurt. Not because of the person who speak it, but because of the effect in the receiver.

Sometimes the receiver want to hear the truth, and sometimes not at all.

The cathartic effect of truth should not be underestimated however, if the recipient is open for it.

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