It's safe to say there are variables to consider in each version of the truth. Three; my truth, your truth and the actual truth.

What's important to remember is that what I perceive to be the truth, may be not be what you perceive. If the antonym of truth is falsity or falsehood, then perhaps we should first set out to define the truth. Truth: the state or character of the matter or reality.

I believe truth to be full disclosure of any and all important relative factual detailed information that can impact the eventual outcome of an impending situation. What either party may see as pertinent, is actually irrelevant as the truth is actual facts and what may be of no consequence to me, may be of crucial importance to you. Clarifying that the truth is the actual summary of events, actions, spoken words, etc and not emotions. Discussing the way those things impressed upon your emotions is what and how most people see fit to relay their version of the truth. Understand, that not diminishing or dismissing someone's feelings is a treacherous task and can be very tricky. In fact, it may be the worst part of telling the truth. Which is why the population in general may be split in wanting to know the truth.

Feelings and emotions play no role in the delivery, whereas, they are the singularly most important factor to the outcome, upon learning the truth.

Be honest with yourself, first. Once you can achieve that, being honest with others becomes a little easier. It's the outcome after delivering the message we all fear the most. This is why there are so many "white lies". In general we don't want to hurt the other person. We tell an 'adaptation' (if you will) of the truth. Good intentions are probably driving this and sometimes they aren't. An 'adaptation' of the truth is not the truth.

Be prepared when asking for the truth. You may find it isn't what you thought it would be and it could forever alter your decisions and your life OR it could set you free. If telling the truth sets you free, than the truth was somehow negatively impressing upon your psyche. If learning the truth sets you free, than it's possible your thirst for that knowledge has been satisfied. Just be careful what you wish for...

Again, it's my way of weighing in, without saying much at all. The subject may be of relevance in many facets of my life and/or many of yours.