CreativeDominant
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ORIGINAL: OedipusRexIt I have had the odd experience, repeated numerous times, wherein the person to whom I'm speaking says, quite blithely "Oh, I lied about that in my profile". I find this odd because knowing someone lied to me is a major turnoff and almost always results in a complete lack of interest on my part. Why lie, first of all, and then, worse yet, why admit you've lied? Does "everyone do it" so it's "OK"? Not in my book. I'd be interested to hear thoughts from people (at least those who don't profess to KNOW better than anyone) as to whether they've had this experience and what reaction it provoked in them. Knowing the forums, someone will "explain it all" knowingly. Really hoping to avoid that, and focus on those who wish to relate the actual experience and their actual reaction... I think a lot of what goes on in terms of "lying" is wrong. But as stated, there are times when the lie told is inconsequential (such as not putting your real town of residence in your profile). Sometimes, the lie told is about something more vital and yet, the reasons behind the lie are still valid (the man who has to lie to his wife because of her mental state). I told the truth to my ex about who and what I am before the divorce. Guess what? She outed my BDSM/D/s inclinations...anyone care to venture what that did to my business in a small town? Anyone care to speculate as to how much fun the court-ordered psychosexual evaluation to prove "that my BDSM and D/s inclinations were not a danger to our unmentionables" was? But...we're always supposed to be honest with those close to us at all times...right? Should you be honest? As much as you can be, every day, with every one....GIVEN their need to know, the importance of what you are being asked about, who the person is and what your relationship is / hopes-to-be-in-the-future with them. If you are being asked about your height by a man or a woman you hope to meet face-to-face some day...hell yes, why lie? If you are being asked about whether or not you've ever been sexually molested when you were young by a nosy friend...a very personal issue in MOO...then what you decide to tell them, after consideration of whereall it might lead, is your choice. Choosing to tell someone like this no when the answer is yes would not meet with condemnation in my eyes.
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