Can you date someone without lying?
A lot of people become cynical about love and relationships because they usually bring some type of conflict. The way you handle that conflict lets you know a lot about your long-term potential. A common issue is honesty. That seems to trip a lot of people up.
Why is it so difficult to be honest and have full disclosure when you are dating someone? If you ask a question, why is it difficult to get a real answer? My friend Sean says that you can’t date someone without lying. Whether it is lying by omission, half-truths, or little white lies- it is something we just contend with in dating and relationships to make it work. Do you agree?
I have a hard time believing that a good relationship can operate with lies. I definitely don’t want a dating relationship to start based on lies! Maybe I’m being unrealistic? How hard is it to hear the truth?
Happy Valentine’s Day everyone!
By Wise Diva, Misadventures in Atlanta Dating Blog
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329 comments Add your comment
Leggs
February 14th, 2013
4:46 pm
disco ~ thanks for sharing.
I may tarnish my image here, but I know about being a hunter. If I wanted it, I went after it. So, do you. I get it!
daddy swiss
February 14th, 2013
4:49 pm
Howdy, @disco.
You already know my opinion on your situation. You go & get your swirl on, chica. Lol
DuShawn
February 14th, 2013
4:49 pm
@disco. if dude gonna choose a sista, this is the perfect time………….. Black history month.
Celisea
February 14th, 2013
4:49 pm
disco – I want nothing but happiness and the best for you. Get in where you fit it. Just might be your soulmate
cba
February 14th, 2013
4:49 pm
Celisea~ you had mentioned a few months ago about getting your house renovated. Congrats on getting it done. You have a new man, new car, and house renovated. I can say you are in a happy place. Keep smiling and living.
Leggs
February 14th, 2013
4:50 pm
Sassy Me...Feeling like New ;-)
February 14th, 2013
4:51 pm
You go & get your swirl on, chica. Lol
cosign
disco
February 14th, 2013
4:52 pm
swiss / sassy – that’s the biggest dilemma. I wish I was just trying to swirl. I think that conquest would be easy. like I said, I’m trying to set it up to be next in line when he breaks up with his current. I’m claiming him. lol.
Celisea
February 14th, 2013
4:53 pm
cba – Awwwww, thanks sug! Actually we didn’t start right then but we’re on track and rounding things out. And yes, happily booed for a minute now. Actually, I’m sort of like disco, except he wasn’t with another. But it’s close to a year now, since we initially started talking. Chile folks gotta do what they gotta to get in where they fit in.
Yes, yes, I’m happy happy happy.
disco – Now you know you’re obligated to keep us posted
We did seven pages today….yaaaaah!!!
Celisea
February 14th, 2013
4:54 pm
Oh, and my car rides nicely…just need washing
disco
February 14th, 2013
4:56 pm
leggs – re thanks for sharing. my friends probably think I’ve been oversharing. I’ve been “he said this, he said that, he likes when I wear this”. I’ve been straight cutting up for months. lol.
daddy swiss
February 14th, 2013
4:57 pm
@disco — Hey, I’m all in favor of the long term to permanent swirl, too. Lol.
Plus — and, granted, I am a bit biased here — but I’m living proof that swirling produces the cutest babies. Lol
Leggs
February 14th, 2013
4:57 pm
You are in deep like/lust…oh the possibilities…you’re in deep, babe!
Bluzgirl
February 14th, 2013
4:58 pm
disco – be careful…you’re starting to sound like me! LOL!!!
Sassy Me...Feeling like New ;-)
February 14th, 2013
5:00 pm
I think that conquest would be easy.
I’m sure it would…you know what they say about the power of the “P”…lol
I’m trying to set it up to be next in line when he breaks up with his current.
I hear you but when you find out how strong this thing is with the current you might be able to break the line of step in front..either way to thine own self be true,mami.
Leggs
February 14th, 2013
5:00 pm
No she’s doesn’t Bluz (lol). She’s looking for more than just Magnum!!
Bluzgirl
February 14th, 2013
5:01 pm
I’m out ya’ll. Have a good night!!! I’ll be spending mine practicing my bass!
disco
February 14th, 2013
5:01 pm
bluz – but trust I’m so not like you in this regard. no offense or anything but you see how much thought, energy, strategy I put into all this (heck, I even tossed some prayer into this one). you just dive right in on emotion, I’m on a mission. I plan. we way different sis.
swiss – unfortunately I’m a bit color struck. I was perturbed that my son came out a little bit on the light skinned side. lol.
Leggs
February 14th, 2013
5:02 pm
That’s EXACTLY what I just said, disco!!!!
Bluzgirl
February 14th, 2013
5:03 pm
disco – you know I’m kiddin with ya! I know you’ve been thinking and planning for a bit. That’s how I’d rather be!!!
Ok…I’ll check in when I get home…
Celisea
February 14th, 2013
5:03 pm
Y’all have a fantab evening….gotta go. I have some celebrating to do
disco
February 14th, 2013
5:04 pm
C – eyeroll. lol.
cba
February 14th, 2013
5:07 pm
Disco- my 1/2 penny comment, I knew all along you had a heart……
Single and Happy I Digress!!
February 14th, 2013
5:14 pm
disco, so if you get this man, will you be able to trust him?
disco
February 14th, 2013
5:18 pm
s/h – why you chiming in all late? I’d have to learn what I can expect from him. I’d trust him to do what I expected him to do. that’s all I got on the trust tip.
Single and Happy I Digress!!
February 14th, 2013
5:24 pm
well you can already expect him to cheat
Exiled
February 14th, 2013
5:31 pm
how he cheating when he aint made a commitment to little girl?
u not eloped,not engaged,no commitment ring how is the man/girl ur girl or man..
they are free,its a free country……
Hal
February 14th, 2013
5:37 pm
that is cheating. it will be downhill from there
Single and Happy I Digress!!
February 14th, 2013
5:40 pm
I’ve got a girlfriend is code for two things, i’m not interested in you, or I’ll hit, but I told you I got a girlfriend, and I aint going anywhere.