Honesty...Honestly?

[constellajen]

*An honest answer is the sign of true friendship. Proverbs 24:26

Comments

[sroit]

I too, appreciate honesty. But what I also say is, it's not necessary to say every single honest thing in my head at any given moment. You know? So such a thing as too honest? Yes, sometimes.

[constellajen]

I completely agree. I most definitely feel there are some things better left unsaid.

[ozma914]

I wouldn't watch that show if you put a gun to my head. *That's* honesty. :-)

[constellajen]

I'm "honestly" happy to hear that. I feel the same way. What's happened to television? The unfortunate thing is that the show will most likely score high in the ratings due to the "trainwreck" mentality some people have. The result: More cruel and mindless shows. I'll put "The Ex Factor" on Mtv in this category x 1000. Terrible.

[ozma914]

And meanwhile, good quality shows are canceled before they get out of the gate.

On the brighter side, that gives us all a good excuse to do more reading and writing!

[constellajen]

So so beyond true on all accounts;)!!!!

[ember_reed]

interesting thoughts. one of the things i find so asinine about that show is the fact that there are alot of things people would admit to that may be fine by them but atrocious to society. i can't think of any examples at the moment, but i'll think about it. anyway, i don't like that show much either!

[constellajen]

I completely agree! However, it's difficult for me to find sympathy for them, considering they've actually "chosen" to play strictly for the money aspect. Do family, friends and class mean so little now? I responded to another comment mentioning "The Ex Factor" on Mtv...seriously horrific.

[ember_reed]

i suppose it is their fault for submitting themselves to that kind of torture. it's a shame that we can't be more honest with eachother, but then, if we were, such a show would not exist. i have a hard time believing that there is anyone on the planet who doesn't have incredibly dark or selfish thoughts atleast part of the time, and i think what really matters is how we act on these thoughts anyway. we are, after all, only human. if we weren't capable of anything, what meaning would doing the right thing really have. i guess my point is that as much as i hate to admit to it, there is no pure person on the planet. if we could accept that than i think we could be more honest, but society becons that we hide and try to forget the darker parts of ourselves for the sake of a clean facade.

[constellajen]

It's true I really can't have sympathy for the contestants. They COMPLETELY know what they're getting themselves into. I also agree with you in stating that there are no completely pure people. The "no one is perfect" proves exactly that. I wish more people would try and remember that we're all in this together on this planet...and bring back some humanity.

[truth_is_i_lied]

That show is a life ruiner.
If everyone went around being honest all the time the world would be an even more unhappier place.

[constellajen]

I'm truly happy to hear you say that. I completely agree. It's hard to believe the greed of money would bring people to think ruining relationships with friends and family as well as tarnishing their rep is worth it!

[corbie]

We had a long discussion on this subject that I'll never forget, back in a highschool seminar class I attended. The reading was Plato's Republic, so there was this matter of the 'Noble Lie' which we discussed on a variety of different angles. Especially where relationships are concerned, there's a really dodgy line of talking too much and not enough. I believe what it comes down to more than anything is just acting natural, being yourself, not -misrepresenting- who you are. And, yea, there are situations in which... things just shouldn't come up. Among other things, the advice I usually give other people in a relationship if they're hung up on whether or not to tell their partner about something, is normally this: If something's just happened that they might be upset over, it's best to tell them and work through it together, because chances are (if you've been dishonest/unfaithful/whatever) you're both going to have emotional processes to work through, so you should do it together. If it's already in the past, and you've moved

[constellajen]

I agree. People should always stay true to who they. However, they should also use their words wisely. As I said, often times something can't be answered with a black and white yes or no. Also, the show often times may open old wounds on subjects or situations that have been buried.