It’s easier to tell someone the truth when you can’t see their face.

The sorrow in their eyes, the disappointment on their lips.

Every subtle, subconscious change in their features conveying all of their hidden emotions.

We all find ways to avoid the resulting confrontation.

Any way to escape falling into their looming, piercing gaze.

Staring at their feet, or looking to the wall just behind them.

The truth hurts people, and they make it known.

Lies are much easier to digest.

They’re constructed specifically to make people happy.

The truth is unforgiving, it doesn’t care how it may effect people.

For people who don’t want to cause anyone any pain,

It’s easier to tell someone the truth, when you can’t see their face.