I understand sometimes people lie to avoid hurting someone, but a lot of the time it seems unnecessary. When something really important happens and honesty matters, people still choose to lie instead of just telling the truth.

  • corsicanguppy@lemmy.ca
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    there is mostly no shame or embarrassment anymore.

    We’re increasingly conditioned not to express our dislike of aberrant behaviour. “(single-)They could be going through something,” after all. It can’t be (single)their fault.