it's all about balance

There will be some people who are just careless about when they tell you what. I don't know if that has anything to do with upbringing or bad genes. Either way, it's these people who have failed their respective relationships.
Sure, there will be somethings that never have a good day for exposure, but although timing is of the essence, the delivery of the news is just as important.
I have always believed that anything that brings on less than a smile is not good and should be handled with tact. There are others who strongly think on the contrary, because if the bad news has to be told, then out with it, regardless. But this is not about keeping numb, or making light a serious situation. It's about when we choose to share that, and how we actually spill the beans.
I am one who believes in just telling it straight, yet, when I do, I focus on the delivery and make sure the soup is not too tasty nor tasteless. There is never a good time to discuss the bad. BUT we can make it more accepting if it's handled correctly.
It's never about the negative, it's always about compassion.
Yes, even in conversations we can have compassion. When we include that little factor in, then it's easier to deliver bad news without causing as much stress to the other person.
We should remember that it's all about balance.
Everything in life is about balance.