Why do women want men to lie?

My motto is "don't ask questions you don't want to hear the answer to."

Not all girls are like this.

Though it seems like she has a rather high self-image, I think it really means that she has insecurities/low self-esteem about how she thinks she looks.

Maybe she was offended because she already had her mind set on what she wanted, so when you told her something other than beautiful, she got mad. I would much rather have a guy say I look horrible in something that I really do look horrible in than say I look beautiful and let me completely embarrass myself!

But take into consideration how you would feel, say you got a new pair of these AMAZING shoes, they fit you great, they are totally kool looking to you and everything. But when you ask your girlfriend she says they are disgusting and you should take them back, but she loves you and you look hot. It really gets you down. So be thoughtful while honest. Have her try 5 dresses on, or something.
And if you LOVE one of them on her, don't say the other ones look bad just say that one REALLY looks good. So not only does she feel good about herself but she isn't mad at you!

Actually I like these type of guys, honest and blunt! Girls like that hear only what they like! (fact) but ummm.. that's good that you're honest just don't be too honest with her.. I think she's a softy! =]

It depends on the girl. I don't get mad about stuff like that --I actually don't want to look like an idiot so I want the truth. I think a lot of it is that women are MADE to feel as if looks are important to men ( and society in general--just look at the rail thin actresses and models who are supposed to be the ideal when they represent only 5 percent of the female population). The rest of us are made to feel like ugly cows in comparison (look at how they treated Britney for having a little baby weight when most women would kill to be the size she is now)...because such emphasis is placed on feminine looks, some women tend to think that, if they don't look in good in everything, or if their man doesn't think they are perfect, then somehow they are not attractive. I think if we could get to a point in society where women were valued for more than just a bra size women may relax a little bit about how they look...

Girls can just be sensitive about stuff like that. I think the way you worded your response to the dress situation was very well thought out. Maybe you could have just said, "how about you try on some more dresses so we can compare." Then again, maybe your girlfriend was being a little too sensitive. Maybe you should address this with her and let her know you are not trying to be mean.

Not all women want guys to lie. Some of them might, but honesty is the best way to go. The more honest you are, the more meaningful it will be to a women when you give her a compliment. If a women gets mad at you for being honest, then that's something that she'll have to work on accepting the truth or not asking at all. It's great that you are honest and just keep it up because that's a good quality in a man. It's not your fault if she gets mad.

What girls are you dating...lol. When I ask my boyfriend what he thinks about something I want nothing but the truth. I don't over react cause I know that the answer can go both ways. Like when I ask about an outfit that he might not particularly like, I just find something else or if I like it I'll keep it on. Get you a chick who can handle a little criticism as well as the truth.

Wow. that's kind off weird. lol ok lets see, its hard to explain...i think its because like we have a boyfriend we want them to make us feel special and tell her she looks amazing in every single freaking outfit she wears, you know what I'm saying?

A lot of women are like that. YOU HAVE TO GET USED TO IT! some women will accept the fact that you don't like her dress but others can get really catty about it so just be careful.

They don't want you to lie, but they don't want you to shatter their fantasy that the dress they found to be so "cute" doesn't appeal to you. To them that means maybe you're not her prince charming after all. Girls are always "testing" you to see how much you like them. My personal opinion is why not placate them a bit? What does it hurt? Women live for compliments, not so much for you critical opinion, and "not right for you" is just that. You would have been better off saying the dress is downright ugly instead of you can't pull it off. If you want to truly say something both honest and positive, you could say "That dress is nice, but I really liked that other one, it matched your beautiful eyes.". She'll know you don't like the dress and she'll still feel good about herself.

Oh man, I feel the pain. Been there done that. I've gone out shopping with ex gf's and the same question---what do you think of this outfit, and well, I told them the truth. One started crying, and well the other one, said I was an asshole. That's why I love dating most European women. You tell them the truth, and to them is not a big deal. I think the usa has over done the political card too much, and people are just over sensitive.

I was in London just a few months ago, and this Italian girl was typing an email very slowly. Since I was in a rush, I told her, 'hey, I can give you typing lessons and you'll be typing twice as fast in no time...' Some American dude turns around and says, 'oh my god, that was so rude..." So right in front of his face I asked the Italian girl if she was offended by that, and she said, 'why would I be...Americans are just too sensitive..."

So honestly, is not just women, but also men. Expand your horizon. Date some Europeans and you will be telling the truth without hurting anybody.