英语流行话题听力:Unit 30 情人的谎言

[00:00.29] Unit 30 Lying to a Loved One What are the benefits of lying to a loved one? [00:07.55] Whether we like it or not, our relationships are held together, not only by telling the truth, [00:14.01] but also by knowing how and when to lie. [00:17.48] And if the truth be told, our close relationships could not work without some degree of deception. [00:24.38] No one want to hear everything, and telling the right lie at the rigt time is just as important as telling the truth when it comes to love and romance. [00:35.27] The most painful and hurtful thing you can do to someone usually involves telling the truth. [00:41.15] Typically, the best way to hurt someone is by being completely honest -- tell a romantic partner something that he or she does not want to hear. [00:51.56] For instance, would any one want to hear the following: You are not as attractive as you used to be. [01:00.11] I sometimes think about someone else during sex. [01:03.50] I sometimes wonder if we should be together. [01:06.19] I have a crush on one of our friends. [01:11.25] And we are happier and feel close to our romantic partners when we do not have to acknowledge such painful, [01:18.28] hurtful truths. [01:19.38] In fact, we like it when our partners hide unpleasant facts from us. [01:25.57] As long as we are not aware that partners are hiding things, ignorance can be blissful. [01:33.17] On the other hand, when we really want to hurt someone we often say what we really think. [01:40.08] Anyone who has been involved in a divorce knows first hand how damaging the truth can be. [01:46.11] When people are no longer concerned about keeping a relationship intact, the truth comes out fast and furious and it stings. [01:55.47] While telling the truth in a romantic relationship can often lead to a lot of hurt, pain, and suffering, [02:02.24] deception is not a luxury; it is an absolute necessity. [02:07.39] Deception serves as a" social lubricant," which safely separates romantic partners and their negative thoughts. [02:16.12] Deception is often useful when romantic partners ask: What are you thinking about? [02:22.09] Where were you? [02:25.07] Who were you with? [02:26.37] Is the new hire attractive? [02:31.17] Did you miss me? [02:37.15] Do you love me? [02:40.57] Why are you so quiet? [03:08.22] Is there anything wrong?

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