When is it okay to lie?

Is it okay to lie to that person? No, it is not. We as human beings should not be lying to others at all. The "painful" truth should come up. It is more hurtful to lie to someone then after they find out this could hurt then more. I think it is not good to lie to someone at all. If you want to preserve a relationship tell the truth. It is more beneficial for not only yourself but the other person to tell the truth. We must stop lying and start to be more truthful in our relationships in order to stop the hurtful life we could live if we keep lying and lying to others.