( The Frisky ) -- This past week included `` National Tell The Truth Day . '' And with that as an inspiration , we decided to get real with ourselves and others and stop lying . Some people ( us included ) love to beat around the bush or zip their lip while their friends make serious mistakes . Hate the bridesmaid dress you have to wear ? Tell the bride ( unless it 's the day of her wedding ) . Listening to your girlfriends whine about shady men ? Remind them they deserve better . Whether you 're dealing with fashion disasters , diet choices , or relationship problems , here are all the lies we simply must stop telling each other and ourselves . 1 . `` I love your [ insert ugly article of clothing here ] ! '' Do n't be catty . You hate her spandex skirt , so do n't tell her it 's fabulous . If you do n't have something nice to say , do n't say anything at all , not the opposite of what you 're actually thinking ! The Frisky : Is monogamy still important in relationships ? 2 . `` I 'm fine . '' You 're not fine and everyone knows it . 3 . `` I 'm right around the corner . Be right there ! '' If you 're late , you 're late . Time will tell the truth for you , so do n't pretend you 're close by when you are n't . 4 . `` That 's a great idea . '' Actually , it 's a terrible idea . Say something ! Offer constructive criticism . The Frisky : `` Bachelorette '' Ali 's 6 steps make any man fall in love . 5 . `` Those pants are really flattering on you . '' You 're better off being embarrassed by a friend than a foe . Tell your friend not to buy them in the kindest way . 6 . `` Maybe he 's just really busy . '' Yeah , maybe . But for the sake of your sanity , take some advice : He 's just not that into you . The Frisky : 10 signs he IS just that into you . 7 . `` I 'm not mad at you , I swear . '' Avoiding confrontation will just lead to bigger problems later . Learn how to deal with fair-weather friends , and stand up for yourself . Being passive-aggressive gets you nowhere . 8 . `` What she does n't know ca n't hurt her . '' If a friend comes to you for advice , do n't just rationalize whatever she 's doing to make her feel better . Tell her she 's wrong if she 's wrong . She asked , right ? 9 . `` I 've got this covered . I do n't need any help . '' We all want to be superheroes , but sometimes you ca n't do it all yourself . Let people in . The Frisky : 30 things women should quit doing by 30 . 10 . `` Do n't worry ; it 's diet . '' That blueberry muffin might be `` reduced fat , '' but you know better . Ditch your Diet Coke addiction , too . 11 . `` I do n't have a drinking problem . I 'm just ... `` In college ? Celebrating ? Having a bad day ? Listen to your friends and family . Maybe you really do have a problem . 12 . `` Everything is great ! My life is perfect . '' Nobody and nothing is perfect . Sorry . 13 . `` He 's not seeing anyone else . '' A friend recently told me that everything is a fling until you have a ring . That 's a bit extreme , but if he 's not your boyfriend , he 's probably talking to other girls . The Frisky : 11 reasons not to call them back . 14 . `` Of course this is 100 percent beef . '' These days , everyone has dietary restrictions . Do n't lie if you do n't know what 's in that hot dog . 15 . `` I 'm so ... `` Fat ? Ugly ? No , you are n't . Be positive . You 're beautiful the way you are , and that 's the truth . TM & © 2010 TMV , Inc. | All Rights Reserved .
This past week included ` ` National Tell The Truth Day '' Author tells people to stop giving stories that are n't genuine . Lying to avoid problems may cause problems later . When people say everything is ` ` perfect , '' they are probably right , author says .