Is it okay to lie for your own good?

“People care about whether you have good intentions a lot more than whether the person is being honest per se.” Just remember: Lies are most beneficial when they’re not selfish. If you tell your partner he or she looks great before a date to boost his or her self-esteem, that’s one thing, Schweitzer says.

Is it lying if you don’t tell everything?

“The main definition of ‘lie’ in any dictionary is, in essence: a false statement made knowingly and deliberately. A lie is something you say, not something you don’t say.” If you know what you are omitting is in fact relevant and you have a specific motive, well that is most definitely a lie.

Is it OK to lie in certain situations?

Lying is OK in two general situations, to protect yourself or someone else from immediate danger — e.g., your friend’s abusive spouse asks if you know where your friend is — and to protect someone’s feelings. But even then, a strategic half-truth always beats a lie. Getting caught in your lie was a hint.

Should we always tell the truth?

Telling the truth is important because it will help everybody to grow. When you learn how to properly express your feelings and share those with other people, it creates a closer connection. Perhaps you decide to lie to your significant other and tell them that you’re not upset after you’ve had a fight.

Can you lie by omission?

Lying by omission is when a person leaves out important information or fails to correct a pre-existing misconception in order to hide the truth from others. Some people view omissions as more than just white lies, but as outright lying, because by omitting information, you’re no longer being transparent.

Why do people lie to you for no reason?

They don’t want to disappoint you. It may not feel like it to you, but people who tell lie after lie are often worried about losing the respect of those around them. They want you to like them, be impressed, and value them. And they’re worried that the truth might lead you to reject or shame them.

Can lying be good for your social life?

It turns out that lying might even be good for your social life. White lies can help you smooth out awkward situations and make others around you feel better, says Dr. Robert Feldman, a professor who researches lying.

Is it better to tell the truth to your partner or lie?

Lying in this sense is likely seen as benefitting the other person because there’s truly nothing he or she can do in the moment. Conversely, if your significant other does have the capacity to react to the information, honesty is the better choice, Levine says. When sharing feedback, honesty is important.

Can you tell a good lie about yourself?

You can’t tell a good lie if you are not a regular practitioner. To lie someone with a moral reason can be defined by the nature of the lie. If you want to lie someone, about yourself..then you shouldn’t, even if it hurts him.