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Position:Home>Philosophy> Have you learned the hard way that people just say things that you want to hear?Question: Have you learned the hard way that people just say things that you want to hear!? Best Answer - Chosen by Asker: I am usually pretty good at differentiating between the genuine compliments and the butt-kissers!.Www@QuestionHome@Com yes I have learned from my family members, from wife to kids, that I frequently am hurt and disappointed when they just say things they _think_ I want to hear!. I have also learned that if I insist people tell me "the truth" as they know it, I also will generally be hurt!.Www@QuestionHome@Com That depends on the person's character, some are just do-gooders and pay lip service, others may be sincere in saying what you want to hear for comfort!. Who knows, maybe they just say the most obvious because they are busy dwelling on their own problems!?Www@QuestionHome@Com No!. I knew all along that people tell white lies to one another all the time!. Especially the religious one!.Www@QuestionHome@Com Aww!.!.!.this was below the belt! I'd like to believe that it's not so!.!.!.but what if it is!?!? It's so frustrating!. You are so beautiful today and the tea tasted awesome!. (evil smile)Www@QuestionHome@Com **** i found out that i was that person that said things that people wanted to hear!.Www@QuestionHome@Com Never had anyone saying what I wanted to hear!.!.!.Www@QuestionHome@Com Yes I have, and boy did it hurt!!!Www@QuestionHome@Com |