Keep me in mind

Wouldn't it be convenient if everyone were mind-readers? If truth weren't contingent, but necessary...everything would be so much simpler. There would be no liars, no cheaters, no fakes, no players, and far less drama and pain. Think about how many times people you love have lied to you. About how much it hurt. What would you give to make that kind of pain impossible? What would any of us give?

Granted, some lies are for the better. The honest answer to the question, "Does this make me look fat?" is probably one that would be better left unknown. But I personally think that blatant honesty is the best policy. I've started this new thing where I try to be up front. All the time. And not just the fake "straightforward honesty" that I was getting this quarter. I mean genuine honesty. The kind that probably hurts. But honest and well-intentioned pain is still better than a hurtful and malicious lie.

I really just would like to be able to crawl into some peoples' heads and see what exactly is going on in there. If they mean what they say, and why they're saying it if they don't mean it. And I'd like to let someone into my head too. I'd love to let someone else try to figure me out, since I can't seem to do so. Doors are open. Welcome mat is out. Go for it.