“In a relationship, honesty is the bedrock foundation of a safe relationship. To the degree that there is deception, there is danger.” RelationshipsHonestyDeception Author:Henry Cloud
“Many people will not be honest because they fear loss of intimacy and togetherness. In reality, honesty brings people closer together, for it will strengthen their identities. The more you realize your separate identities, the closer you can become. Telling loved ones what is really on your mind and telling others what you really think is the foundation of love.” RelationshipsHonestyIdentityTrustBoundariesIntimacyFriendshipsHealthy Relationships Book:Changes That Heal: How to Understand the Past to Ensure a Healthier Future Source: Changes That Heal: How to Understand the Past to Ensure a Healthier Future
“Couples often live out years of falsehood trying to protect and save a relationship, all the while destroying any chance of real relationship.” MarriageRelationshipHonestyChristian Marriage Book:Boundaries in Marriage: Understanding the Choices That Make or Break Loving Relationships Source: Boundaries in Marriage: Understanding the Choices That Make or Break Loving Relationships
“We are all deceivers to some degree. The difference between safe and unsafe “liars” is that safe people own their lies and see them as a problem to change as they become aware of their deception.” RelationshipsHonestyPersonal GrowthDeceptionLiarsHealthy RelationshipsSafe Relationships Author:Henry Cloud