Telling the truth doesn't receive the gratitude and applause we've been raised to think it does.
While "honesty is the best policy" is thrown around as a common piece of wisdom, you don't have to live long to notice that honesty can receive a lot of backlash. Particularly, when it comes to the stories people tell themselves about their romantic relationships.
She wrote:
AITA for telling my parents the truth about my step-sister's fiancé since they now won't pay for her wedding?
I (28F) have a stepsister, Jen (29F). Our parents got together when we were teenagers and Jen and I never clicked. I have nothing against her, we just aren't close.
From the ages of 22-26 I worked at my stepdad's company, and Jen worked there too, and still does. While working there, I became friendly with a colleague, Pete.