What's A Painful Truth Someone Confessed To You That Made You Wish You Had Just Been Lied To In The First Place?

Telling the truth seems simple in theory, yet life often throws us into situations where it's far more complicated. From ancient philosophers like Confucius to pop culture icons like Carrie Bradshaw, the debate over truth and deception has always been a part of human nature. Most people agree that "honesty is the best policy," but what happens when telling the truth does more harm than good?

If you've ever found yourself in a situation where the truth felt like just too much, you're not alone. We want to hear the truths you've been told that you wish had been kept secret.

Maybe your spouse made a mistake in the past, and while they felt compelled to come clean, part of you wishes they had kept it to themselves. After all, what's done is done, and you're not looking to walk away. But now, there’s this awkward distance between you — one that you didn’t see coming and aren’t quite sure how to close.

Maybe the person you were dating admitted something they didn't like about you that you 100,000% percent didn't need to be made aware of.

Maybe your parent revealed a dark secret about someone important in your childhood, completely changing how you perceived previously happy memories.

Whatever the secret may have been, we want to hear your story. Share your experiences in the comments, and your responses could be featured in a BuzzFeed Community post. If you prefer to stay anonymous, you can submit your story through this form.