There are times in life when a lie is necessary. For some people this comes on a daily basis and for others, hardly ever. This ranges from an excuse to a cold hard lie, but we all do it. No matter how you say it, it’s a lie.

So is it wrong? Especially to the ones we love? We all know the cliche, “honesty is the best policy,” but really, who are we kidding? We’ve all been guilty of it, but is there a point where lying is actually necessary in a relationship?

Depending on the circumstances, a little lie can be necessary! Lying can be needed to save hurt feelings, and can sometimes save a relationship.

Just don’t make the mistake of starting a relationship on the wrong foot; based on lies. Be careful when avoiding the truth of your past by keeping things, changing stories such as how many sex partners you’ve had, family, etc. because it can be harmful later on to the relationship if the truth were to come out.

There will be plenty of tested opportunities during a relationship. I must say that I have been tested plenty of times in the past, and I have not always chose the honest route. I think in some situations, it is better to fudge it. This goes for both men and women.

I choose not to lie about cheating, but things of my sexual past, I might tweak a little. I’m also a fan of fudging to make man mans ego just a little bigger.

Women are asked in many relationships, “Am I the best you’ve ever had?” “Am I the biggest?” “You’ll never find a guy that treats you as good as I do, right?”

Yes men, women get asked these same questions in each relationship, and you know what we same every time? “Yes, you are the best.” Please?

We’re not going to say, “Well, sorry Jimmy was actually better and Bob is 2 inches bigger, but it’s OK honey, you’re not the smallest on the list!”

I also know that women sometimes can sometimes force men to lie by the questions we ask. “How do I look?” “I’m I hotter than her?” “Would you ever date her?” “What are you thinking about?”

We always want the truth, even though we know that men check out anything with curves, but we don’t want to hear the words out of your mouth. So even though we know it might not be the truth, go ahead and tell me that I look great in these jeans and if the beautiful girl across the room was the last woman on earth, you still wouldn’t date her.

So ladies, let’s cut our men some slack. Let them complement us! Even though we know it’s not always the truth, try not to question and dig deep into their thoughts to catch them in a lie. But remember, once caught, its fair game to run wild.

Gentlemen, also remember if a woman ever tells you she never lies, she probably does. Lying is easy. Deception is easy. I think relationships are about communication, trust and compromise, even when honesty can sometimes slip through the cracks.