I Hate Being Lied to

I feel it totally depends on what you are talking about. There are so many people who take great delight in telling you negative things about which you can do nothing, probably didn't need to know, and wish you could unhear. Just because it's true, doesn't mean it has to be told.

One example. You are in a relationship with someone you hope to go the distance with. You've had better lovers. Do you really think he/she needs to hear those words? Or could you maybe find a better way to encourage him/her to be more of what you want? Is that considered withholding?

I think it depends on what the person is withholding and who the person is to you. I would expect more from some people but less from others.

@sunscape I think *withholding for the purpose of deceiving* would probably be the key indicator. That's my feeling at least.

If what they are withholding matters and would change things, then yes it is considered lying.

Bingo everyone. So with all of that being said, we can safely say a with holder is a liar? Am I right?

I cal that lying by omission amd I think it is a form of lying

Serenitree- I'm leaning more towards if one knows imformation that really needs to be passed on due to the situation then by all means pass it along.

Although, actions are a clear indicator.

I agree with you Convo but I also believe if a person is withholding something or information knowing it could help or benefit another then it's lying right?

May as well not even talk to me if you're going to lie.and no one talks to me.

I don't think so. I don't believe keeping things to yourself is necessarily lying. What is dishonest is knowingly leading someone to believe something that isn't true (without saying it of course).

Lovelldo- so are you implying that it's lying only for the purpose of deceiving?

Yea, I would agree if the intent (as lovelldo said) is to deceive.