Lies.

I know, these pretty much form part of our every days lives. We all live with "white" lies, sometimes to avoid hassle and possibly avoid hurting someone's feelings. Did you ever watch "Liar Liar" with that guy from the office? Well, I don't recommend it (no really, it was awful) but it did paint a fairly bleak picture of a society where every told the truth which I don't think would exactly be utopia. That said, once you start lying, where do you stop? When does a little "white lie" stop being white? When does it become a big fat ugly lie? When does it become malicious or devious?


I came across a situation this week where I know for a fact someone is lying to me. I am not talking about a "Oh yes I definitely put two sugars in your coffee" moment either (don't worry I know, you were probably doing them a favor), this is a full on pile of steaming bull shit.

There is without a doubt some merit in the old saying "there are two sides to every tale" - well thanks for that, I suspect most of us with half a brain could figure that out but that doesn't help me figure out which side is being straight with me, and which one is having me on!

The thing i am really struggling with though is that people can be so untruthful. Call me naive but unless someone proves otherwise I will trust them and assume they are being honest. Why wouldn't I? - It's just decent human behavior isn't it? The net result is that I feel as though I am being taken advantage of, and that somehow it is wrong just to give people the benefit of the doubt...

..well if being naive is to generally think the best of people then I guess I am happy being naive. I don't think I fancy having to second guess everything anyone ever says to me, that sounds like an unhappy place to be. I guess I will have to accept though that this means every one and again I will get taken advantage of...

I am a believer in Karma. I hope that in the fullness of time dishonest people will get their just desserts. Whether that be loneliness, bankruptcy or being locked up in prison and becoming someone's bitch - what goes around comes around you scumbags.

I will try and make my next installment a little more upbeat....

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