Day 86

"Keep Your Word. Remember, honesty is the best policy. Every action and decision you make should be based on honesty. Be honest with yourself and with your loved ones."

I laugh as I type that. The one thing you expect from a loved one, especially a partner is honesty. For 3 plus years my last partner could not be honest about almost anything. It was like he was so trained to lie to his parents, that he could not see I was the one person he should have been honest with. I was not going to ground him or break up with him for honestly. In fact one of the reasons it was so easy to let go of him, is that he was not honest. If you lie over silly things like how many beers you drank or who was at a party, than you will lie to me about bigger more important things. How can I trust you at all? If I cannot trust you, then why should I be with you?

Honesty is extremely important to me. Without it, what is the basis of your relationship with anyone, including yourself? You must be honest with yourself about your wants and needs. You must be honest with others about your wants and needs. No one is a mind reader. If you do not express how you feel honestly, than the other person (no matter, friend, partner or parent) will know what you need or think. Honesty is the foundation of relationships, because with it comes trust.

Even if it is uncomfortable, try your best to be honest with you and others. Your life may just change for the better!