Monday, February 12, 2007

Omit the bad details...

Most woman lie by omission. Considering the qualities of the man she is interested in, the woman’s personality will conform to fit his perceived image of “the perfect woman.” If the man is a more conservative, innocent character who wants the same in his partner, the woman will omit any details that may corrupt her efforts in becoming “the perfect woman” for him. Since sexual interaction is the most distinct way to judge a persons morals and principles, most sexual details that may change the man’s interpretation of her are left untold. For example, instead of telling her guy that she has had sex with a man she met on the first night, she would only tell him about her sexual contacts within a relationship. In this sense, his image of her as the perfect woman has not been distorted. After all, she hasn’t told him she is a virgin; rather, she is “selective” in whom she chooses to sleep with. In this light, the woman has preserved her image as a woman with strong morals and self-respect. However, in order to understand the affects of lying by omission, we must ask the question: If these details were revealed, would he still “select” you?

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