I ask not to say I can't understand why on some level, but more so want to hear others opinions directly.

I know for myself I would much rather someone tell me what they actually feel, mean, want or wonder than try to manipulate, deceive, or try to make me feel good. If anything I hate how people always get scared thinking I have some ulterior motive, as I mean what I say and usally never mean anything harmful but always helpful.

Unfortunately most feel and do the opposite (say what they expect you to want to hear and pretend to like you just to use you)

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So the question is do you prefer hoenst, raw, dircet and genuine conversation? Or do you prefer manipulative, feel good, empathetic conversation? And why?