Lying for a Good Cause: Wholesome Secrets People Keep from Their Loved Ones

Sometimes it can be so hard for people to accept charity. Maybe it’s a pride thing; some people just hate to admit that they are in a situation where they need help. Or sometimes, it’s a guilt thing; they feel guilty taking money or time from other people when they know that those people have other things they could be spending their money and time on.

So what do you do when someone needs help and struggles to accept it? Maybe you come up with a harmless little white lie so that they can get the groceries that they need without feeling guilty about taking money from you. I think that is an acceptable variety of lies; what do you think?