Everyone values the opinion of others. I know I do. Getting other people's opinions really helps me see the pros and cons of a situation that I may not have thought of myself. Ultimately though, I know it's my decision to make, other people's opinions just help make it easier (or in some cases make you become infinitely more confused.)
It is because of this influence that I truly do appreciate honesty.
If you ask for my opinion on something, I'll be honest with you and tell you what I truly think. It may not be something you want to hear, but it's still my opinion and you asked for it. You don't have to go with what I'm saying at all. Maybe it sometimes comes across as blunt, unsympathetic or like I don't care but I'm not trying to do that at all. I really just want to be honest with you than have to make something up that I don't believe. I know I'd rather hear the truth than something you think I want to hear.
In saying this, I don't go around giving my two cents worth wherever it's due. I'm not like that at all. Unless I'm super passionate about what you're talking about, I usually just keep my opinion to myself. But if you ask me, I'll say. I think this is starting to make me sound like a bitch. I do try to sugar coat it a touch so you don't hate me completely... I guess you could call it "constructive criticism."
But at the end of the day, you can do what you want with my opinion: you asked for it and I gave it. Like I said at the beginning, I appreciate others' opinions so I can see all the options.
My opinion doesn't have to be your final decision. It's
your decision. And I'd expect for people to do the same for me.
But really, honesty is the best policy.
Lucy
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