The Power of Honesty in Building Strong Relationships
Honesty is a real breath of fresh air and it deepens our connection with ourselves and others.
Honesty is what makes people open up and be their true selves without any walls or barriers. It allows us to be true to who we are. It also allows us to show others who we really are and where we’re going in life. Honesty opens up a lot of avenues in our lives, especially when it comes to building strong, meaningful and long lasting relationships. Let’s indulge for a minute and take a closer look at the ways honesty can impact our lives and our relationships for the better.
Where Does One Begin?
So you want to harness more honesty into your life but you’re wondering where to begin? Well, honesty’s starting point is inward. Honesty starts with who you are to yourself. What that means is, being honest with your wants, needs, emotions, thoughts, values etc. You may need to get yourself a paper and pen and start journaling all these important things down to really get a true understanding of what your wants and needs actually are. This is your first step in becoming more honest with yourself and subsequently, with others.
Honesty also means integrity (always doing the honest thing, even when no one is looking.) When you’re all around honest, you believe others are honest too. Think about children, they don’t question if adults are telling the truth because they’re always telling the truth. That’s why people like being around children, because they’re pure and their honesty brings a real balance and harmony to relationships.
Try to be more honest with yourself, even in your own private sphere. This can be anywhere from wearing the clothes that make you feel most comfortable, all the way to spending the day binging on your favorite TV series without worrying about anyone’s thoughts or judgements.
How Can I Learn to Trust Others?
When we are more honest with ourselves and with others we’ll notice a real trust beginning to grow. This isn’t always easy, and can be a real challenge for some relationships. I know that you’ve been hurt, betrayed, or lied to, but that doesn't mean all relationships will be like that. And it certainly doesn’t mean you need to be like that. You do have agency. You get to choose if you want to stay in a relationship. You’re allowed to leave a relationship that doesn’t feel honest. Filtering out dishonest relationships can help pave the way and make room for new and truly honest and safe relationships.
Honesty Is Contagious
If you’re feeling afraid or overwhelmed by any of this, know this: Honesty breeds honesty. Honesty deepens our connection with ourselves and others. That’s what makes honesty powerful and valuable in relationships. We’re wired to connect with others and honesty is that solid bridge we need to really reach and connect with those around us. The rewards honesty brings into our lives can be truly invaluable and well worthwhile.
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