Why is it important to know both sides of the story?
By Jenaisle
@Jenaisle (16543)
Philippines
September 16, 2025 9:15am CST
It is imperative to know both sides of a story because by hearing only one side of a story, a person may not get the whole picture of what actually happened. By being able to know both sides of the story, a person is more likely to get all of the facts regarding what happened with a specific event.
Your thoughts on this?
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@aninditasen (17730)
• Raurkela, India
16 Sep
If you have to give your opinion it's very essential to listen to both sides of story.
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@aninditasen (17730)
• Raurkela, India
17 Sep
@Jenaisle We have to be careful before giving our opinion and for that we have to listen carefully to any issues.
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@DaddyEvil (160703)
• United States
17 Sep
@Jenaisle Everything is going to plan here, thank you. My daughter and I will both be sick for a few days. We just got Covid vaccinations yesterday. Those always make us sick for a few days. But it's better than getting the disease itself.
How are you doing?
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@Jenaisle (16543)
• Philippines
20 Sep
@DaddyEvil Thanks for the update. I hope the side effects pass quickly for both of you. You're absolutely right, a few days of discomfort is definitely worth the protection. I'm doing well, thanks for asking! Take care.
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@LindaOHio (205036)
• United States
17 Sep
You definitely have to hear both sides.
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@cabuyogty (4468)
• Philippines
16 Sep
Yes , I also believe in that way. It's better that I know the both side of the story.
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@cabuyogty (4468)
• Philippines
17 Sep
@Jenaisle I need to be careful of what side of story they would tell me and in other people as well because marites is not always the correct side and I don't want to add another side of the story 
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@snowy22315 (198207)
• United States
16 Sep
Yes, you must get both sides of the story. It reminds me of something Dr. Phil used to say. No matter how flat you make a pancake, it still has two sides.
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@Jenaisle (16543)
• Philippines
17 Sep
Yup! That’s a great Dr. Phil quote! It perfectly captures the idea that there’s always more than one perspective. No situation is one-dimensional, and understanding both sides helps us see the full picture. It’s easy to get caught up in our own point of view, but stepping back and considering the other side can lead to better empathy, clarity, and ultimately more balanced decisions.
