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I mean, what you think is true, your subjective truth? And assuming that the omission is also untrue, as Paul Ekman suggests in The Psychology of Lying?
Social maladjustment.
Being able to tell lies is an important social skill. Just as important as the ability to ask for help, or refuse.
Your words will gain serious power, and people will start to trust you. Also, a bunch of ulcers that were previously hidden under lies will be revealed. This may be painful, but it will eventually be beneficial – the pus will come out, and your life will be healthier. You will become much bolder, as truthfulness often requires courage. There are many advantages. The main thing is not to confuse truthfulness, as the inability to tell a lie, with “truthfulness”, as the feeling that you simply have to express your opinion on any occasion. There are many situations when it is much better to remain silent than to climb with your truthful opinion.