sometimes you don't tell people the truth,

not because you want to lie, or don't want people to know the truth-

but simply because it's much easier, things are/will just be easier this way.

if some how/someway or another,

people are/will be hurt/affected by (the truth or state of) things,

why not minimise the damage,

and just let the hurt be left to yourself?

at least somebody can be relieved/happy.