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Originally Posted by tealBumblebee
I don't think anyone is completely genuine in love, truth, compassion, empathy and sympathy. Period. There are people who strive to do these things - but no one is perfect.
I strive to be genuine in truth, but its because I used to be a compulsive liar. T, my friends, anyone who knows me will tell you i'm honest - but this doesn't always benefit me, so I can see why others wouldn't be. Genuine compassion, empathy and sympathy is hard to offer to an extent due to excess manipulation by fellow mankind. And love, well I'm still figuring that one out. I don't hate anyone, but I couldn't be sure that I love everyone. No one is perfect, but I bet if you search hard enough you can find people who daily work on striving to be the best most genuinely loving honest compassionate empathetic and sympathetic people their personality and surrounding world will allow. 
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I am a compulsive liar too. I started from a young age (10). I have had a lot of breakdowns lately, because my whole life seems like a lie, and everyone I've lied to are weary of me. The singular thought that crosses my mind is 'I just want it to stop'.
I know what you mean when you say that honesty does not always benefit you, I've been there too.
How did you finally stop the cycle of compulsive lies?