Is it okay to lie to your spouse?

[msnobody]

Same as the question in the subject line.

[Res Ipsa]

What is the lie and what does the spouse think?

[ceeboo]

Hi msnobody,

Same as the question in the subject line.

I suppose that it's okay, but being okay seems to be, at a minimum, lacking. In my opinion, being 100% transparent with your spouse is one of the requirements for a deeply meaningful, authentic, and priceless marriage.

99% known is to be unknown.

Just my take.

[Imwashingmypirate]

Not enough information.

Probably leaning towards no.

[yellowstone123]

Does lying include withholding information if she ask's you what your number?

[Dr. Shades]

Does lying include withholding information if she ask's you what your number?

Are you talking "phone," or "social security?"

[Imwashingmypirate]

Does lying include withholding information if she ask's you what your number?

Your spouse should have free access to your number? Right?

I withhold some information on my spending. Like I'll round down. If something is £22 I'll say it's about £20. Or If I'm going to buy a drink, I'll maybe eat a chocolate bar on the way home but not announce that I bought one.

[Jersey Girl]

What are we lying about exactly? I need examples before I can vote. Just on the face of it, I don't see a reason to lie to my spouse.

I see it more as creative truth telling.

I've raised it to an art form. Try me.

[Jersey Girl]

I withhold some information on my spending. Like I'll round down. If something is £22 I'll say it's about £20.

That's not lying. It's just using handy math.

Or If I'm going to buy a drink, I'll maybe eat a chocolate bar on the way home but not announce that I bought one.

That's not lying either. It's just sparing him the details of your dietary intake.

[Imwashingmypirate]

What are we lying about exactly? I need examples before I can vote. Just on the face of it, I don't see a reason to lie to my spouse.

I see it more as creative truth telling.

I've raised it to an art form. Try me.