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“In a relationship, honesty is the bedrock foundation of a safe relationship. To the degree that there is deception, there is danger.”

Relationships Honesty Deception

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.”

Relationships Honesty Identity Trust Boundaries Intimacy Friendships Healthy 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

“Children hide from relational consequences more than the known logical consequences of their behavior.”

Children Relationships Consequences

Book:Boundaries with Kids: How Healthy Choices Grow Healthy Children

Source: Boundaries with Kids: How Healthy Choices Grow Healthy Children

“Defensive devaluation is a protective device that makes love bad, trust unimportant and people "no darn good any way". People who have been deeply hurt in their relationships will often devalue love so it doesn't hurt so much. And they often become resigned to never loving again.”

Relationships Avoiding Pain Bad Relationships No Good Devaluation

Book:Safe People: How to Find Relationships That Are Good for You and Avoid Those That Aren't

Source: Safe People: How to Find Relationships That Are Good for You and Avoid Those That Aren't

“This is one of the marks of a truly safe person: they are confrontable.”

Relationships Confrontation Healthy Relationships Disagreements

Book:Safe People: How to Find Relationships That Are Good for You and Avoid Those That Aren't

Source: Safe People: How to Find Relationships That Are Good for You and Avoid Those That Aren't

“You aren't alive if you aren't in need.”

Love Needs Relationships Need Being Alive Emotional Needs

Book:Safe People: How to Find Relationships That Are Good for You and Avoid Those That Aren't

Source: Safe People: How to Find Relationships That Are Good for You and Avoid Those That Aren't

“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.”

Relationships Honesty Personal Growth Deception Liars Healthy Relationships Safe Relationships

Author:Henry Cloud

“Psychologists call this dynamic a “not me” experience: People have a character structure that does not allow them to see certain realities as part of themselves. They project things onto others and cannot own their own flaws.”

Relationships Psychology Personal Responsibility Blame Game Projecting

Author:Henry Cloud