Really, it doesn't matter one little bit whether or not you're lying or telling the truth.
All that matters is whether they ~think~ you're telling the truth.
"I never slept with her!"
See? It doesn't matter what I said, or whether or not it's the truth. It just matters what you ~think~ is the truth.
Perception is reality. Innocence and guilt have no bearing if you stand accused -- you're guilty by accusation.
Period.
Haven't you ever been caught trying to force a bold-faced truth on someone?
Haven't you passed off an honest lie?
Truth doesn't matter one bit. All that matters is whether they believe you, or disbelieve you.
- Saul
Whilst I believe this post is the result of one Lone Star too many, I think Saul has a point. (Big love saul).
If anyone has ever suggested you might be lying then you are a bad liar. Avoid telling a lie at all costs.
If no-one has ever accused you of lying then you're probably quite good at it. You may proceed.
Life is complicated. Love is strange. Exclusivity and promises can, sadly, be ambitious for all of us. The end of the line is that if you can live in such a way that protects the people who love you and whom you love from the occassional ugly truth then you should do all you can to maintain that 'truth'.
Honesty is not always the best policy and it's infantile to believe that it is.
What you gonna say to that?
