Quote Originally Posted by Avarice-ness View Post
Granted though, most girls that need a guy to reassure them of themselves are clearly insecure. I don't need a yes man or a drone for a boyfriend. I find it rather insulting that guys find it easier to lie about little things just to keep their girl quiet for a little while. But then again, I'm not like most girls.[/COLOR][/SIZE]
Sure, honesty is good and sycophancy is bad - but tact is the key, I reckon. Criticism and cold, hard facts can be delivered in a polite way without too much effort. Like the shirt you were talking about, for instance. If he had said, "the sleeves are freakish and you'd look smurfing ridiculous wearing that", then you'd be quite justified in feeling a little hurt, at least.

Truth is fine, but delivery's important too. That's the case for virtually any dealings with other people, it's just especially important with one's partner.