+162 If you lie to someone because you think you are protecting them, you are honestly just trying to protect yourself whether you realize it or not. amirite?

by Anonymous 11 years ago

I don't see how you can make this statement. Every situation is unique, and sometimes lying //is// a way to protect people

by Anonymous 11 years ago

$10 says OP found out someone lied to them and was told "it was for your own good". The OP then got mad and was all "bullsh, you lied to protect yourself, foo". Personal anecdotes are a great tool for generalizations, aren't they? Perhaps I should post that...

by Anonymous 11 years ago

I suppose it is human nature to look after oneself.

by Anonymous 11 years ago