The truth about everything (copyright)

So, I like true things. I think that's because when things are not true, are lies, exaggerations, or concealments of some kind, it makes everything so difficult. Someone once said they like kids because kids have yet to learn to lie well. I get that idea.

Now, don't get me wrong. While frankness can be a virtue, there are some things that should always and forever remain unsaid, particularly between friends and family. Some things cannot be unsaid, so to speak, and once that comment has been unlocked, it can act as a dark shroud over a relationship from then on. THOSE things should remained locked away. There's nothing as annoying as those people that pull out those extreme things to say during a random argument: "I wish you wouldn't invite people over without telling me beforehand!" "Oh, yea? Well your father was a drunk and made you a coward, and that's why your first wife left you!" That? That's just inappropriate.

However, true, as a rule, I think should be present. Unfortunately, not everyone believes this, so it doesn't do me any good. It's sort of the idea that if you're the only sane one in a world of insane people, you're the one not fitting in. So, if you try to be truthful and upfront as a general rule, you're going to be shot down by those that are used to playing by some hidden sets of rules or politics. Ugh!

One reason I'm particularly fond of the truth is that I believe everyone can get along better. Gee.. that wasn't cliché at all! I mean that if people were open, then they could understand, if not condone, the thoughts and actions of others. That's something I believe I'm proud of: For almost everyone, I can understand why they do or say things, even if I personally don't think it's appropriate or a good idea.

People want to keep things hidden from others, and even from themselves. I can accept someone explaining that they would not want to answer a question or explain something, but cannot accept it when someone lies to me or to themselves, only to have the results later be negative because of it. This paragraph is really randomly and not well-written, but I think you're getting the idea: I like to speak the truth and be told the truth, because that is the essence of who we are, and if we deviate from that, it opens up the possibility for bad things to happen.