Lies exist on a spectrum that ranges from fairly innocuous lies of omission to intentional deception with an intent to harm the other person.
Mental health challenges, past experiences, financial information, or details about previous relationships might be all matters you wish to keep private
There may be times when your partner asks for your opinion on something, such as a new outfit or a haircut, and you do not particularly like it,
f you overheard somebody that they don't know very well saying something mean about them—and their feelings would be spared by a white lie, it might be best to omit telling the truth
In such situations, try to weigh the potential harm that revealing the information could cause against the value of honesty in your relationship,
If your partner has mentioned wanting something, and you decide to purchase it as a surprise, there may be times when it's best not to tell them what you're up to,