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What is truth in a relationship?
First, in a relationship telling the truth it’s a way to get the confidence of the other person in order to trust each other whenever they need it. For example, if you are in trouble you can say it to your partner, who will listen to you and he’ll tell you what you need to hear.
Why do I find it hard to be honest?
It’s because we’re all viscerally connected to truth on a fundamental, physical and spiritual level. It’s part of who we are and like a virus, we instinctively reject dishonesty. To override this natural impulse by telling lies, we generate immense amounts of resistant and negative energy in our bodies.
Is honesty the most challenging part of a relationship?
While it’s valued, honesty may be one of the most challenging parts of your relationship. It’s likely that no one knows you better than your partner, and it can be frightening to receive honest feedback about yourself from someone who knows you so well. Also, being really honest with someone we love can be frightening.
How difficult is it to have an honest conversation with your partner?
It becomes a very difficult “honest” conversation to have. A final example of a very challenging “honest” conversation to have with your loved one: You might not like that your partner vents so much about whatever it is that leads him or her to being unhappy in life, such as work-related woes.
How can I be honest with my partner about everything?
Most important, if you’re going to be honest with your partner about whatever it is that concerns you about him or her or how he or she affects you–whatever it is–what you say needs to be said with love and compassion. Honesty is not a license to be hurtful or mean.
Does honesty lead to disconnection in a relationship?
But the goal in a relationship is to feel connected and grow in our connection with one another. The fear is that if we share something about our partner that is unpleasant, honesty can lead to disconnection. But that disconnection may be temporary and necessary to pull the relationship forward.