But don't we often lie to people we love, or not tell them

But don't we often lie to people we love, or not tell them things, precisely because we love them?

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In Alexander McCall Smith's "Friends, Lovers, Chocolate," the author explores the complexities of love and honesty within relationships. He poses a thought-provoking question regarding the tendency to withhold truths from loved ones. This raises the idea that sometimes, our affection for someone can lead us to protect them from certain harsh realities.

This perspective suggests that individuals may choose silence or deception as acts of love, emphasizing the conflict between honesty...

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