Little White Lies Moms Tell Their Babysitters
After all, I want to make sure the sitter won't be scared off by what really happens in my house. You know what I mean, right?
After all, I want to make sure the sitter won't be scared off by what really happens in my house. You know what I mean, right?
Art Markman, Ph.D. | Posted 04.02.2012
The researchers argued that in many cases, white lies have little effect on the teller later. However, in situations in which the policy of being honest is highlighted, liars often do nice things for the person they lied to.
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Confess. Admit it. Come clean already: We all tell little white lies. Over the years we've learned that certain lies (shall we call them half-trut...
Posted 12.04.2011
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Jayanti Tamm | Posted 10.07.2011
My daughter doesn't yet know about lying. When her baby sister screams from the other room and I ask her what happened, she openly presents the truth: that she banged her baby sister's head against the floor. For her blunt honesty, for not concocting a forged tale, it's hard to be angry.
Ed and Deb Shapiro | Posted 11.17.2011
If you are following any kind of religious or spiritual path, then telling the truth is usually up there with other ethical obligations. But is speaking the truth always the best thing to do?
Margaret Ruth | Posted 11.17.2011
One component of having authentic, satisfying connections with others is the willingness to express yourself authentically.
Dr. Irene S. Levine | Posted 11.17.2011
Question: How do you back away from an unhealthy friendship without hurting someone's feelings? Answer: Here are a few tips to help you handle a ...
James M. Lynch | Posted 11.17.2011
We have to somehow learn on our own how to identify the lies for what they are and what they intend, and decide which are acceptable.
Stephanie Keller | Posted 05.25.2011
This year's festival should be particularly enjoyable: an awesome roster of bands, weather in the 80s, new grass on the field, Torchy's Tacos added to the food vendor lineup -- all very promising.
Dr. Irene S. Levine | Posted 11.17.2011
My friendship with my BFF is very important to me but when her husband is in the mix -- things become very uncomfortable.
Decider | Posted 05.25.2011
If the guys in London's White Lies don't watch out, they could soon suffer a backlash (and since they've been hyped by the English music press, this i...
The Stir | Posted 04.23.2012