No. One of my friends once explained to me what it was like to have a grandmother with Alzheimer's Disease. Her brother had been dead for years, but as her mental state deteriorated, she increasingly asked for him. At first, the family told her he was dead each time she inquired, which of course sent her into spasms of grief. Gradually, they started to tell her he had gone to the store or that he was on vacation. Why cause undue stress in her life?
It's very much the same with other situations. The classic girl question is: "Does this make me look fat?" Sometimes, if you answered truthfully, you would do more damage than good.
I'm often honest to a fault, but I do not believe that complete candor is ALWAYS necessary.
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