Greetings,

Today, we welcome you to the final week of this season’s Steemit Challenge. It’s been a journey to say the very least. A struggle to say the very least. So we have looked at emotions, thinking and opinions and now we move on to one of the strongest things in any relationship—being honest.

There’s no doubt that honesty is important in a friendship, romantic connection and even family bond, opening bridges or creating distance. The question is should we always be honest? Is truth too bad a thing?

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I know the answer to it. I am strong believer of the fact that it’s always best policy to be honest in relationship. Of course, I support my view by telling a real life story in this entry and I discuss the pros and cons of honesty in relationships.

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A- Write a Debate or a Real Life Story to Complement Your Point

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Now I would like to tell you about my friend Sarah. And it was one beautiful relationship that seemed idyllic just looking out. She was with a loving, supportive, thoughtful partner. As time would pass, he started to act distant. Finally, Sarah felt it change and asked him if something was wrong. He revealed the truth to her to his surprise, he had feelings for another person.

She was thankful, it broke her heart. It was the honesty though painful that helped her to heal. She didn’t waste years confused or betrayed. She walked away with clarity, respect for herself.

Take my cousin as an example, he had a partner who hid debts, insecurities and emotional baggage. One day, everything exploded, the relationship fell apart. “The truth, I could have accepted, but the lies. I couldn’t make sense of that.” He said. One big thing I learned from this was that problems don’t destroy relationships, dishonesty does.

These things stink but sting less in the long run than betrayal.

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Pros (Advantages):

Building trust is one of the biggest strengths of honesty. If your partner tells the truth when things are tough and you know it, that gives you emotional safety. They keep it real with you and you’re not guessing, assuming or over thinking.

It promotes personal growth as well. Couples learn more about each other’s fears, dreams and flaws through real conversations. Because this openness is mature on both sides of it.

Also, it prevents misunderstandings. It's a breath of fresh air and makes sure both parties on the same page. I don’t play games or hide things from each other. I mean no hidden feelings with him, no hidden anything really, it’s all up and out on the table.

And it also gives you emotional freedom. There’s no need to pretend or wear a mask when you’re with your partner. Having your raw, imperfect self brings peace of mind and you can do that too.

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Cons (Disadvantages):

But there are downsides to being honest. The truth sometimes does hurt. The words can damage somebody’s self esteem or leave emotional wounds when the person you’re saying it to is not prepared to hear it.

Another is the risk of conflict. Being honest could get you into fight with someone or emotional distancing. Good intentions don’t always make for an easier go of things.

Not everyone is emotionally mature enough to completely accept complete honesty. For instance some people will rather prefer to be lied about for them to feel good, while others will prefer to be told about the truth, this can put pressure on the relationship.

Finally, honesty can be fear inducing because of fear of judgment. When you share your deepest truth, there are people who will open the doors of your heart right back up but there are also people who will slam those doors shut.

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Conclusion:

It has its negatives, but I feel that honesty makes the best foundation of a lasting relationship. That builds trust, offers healing and gives room for real love to grow. Honesty in the short term may not be nice, but long term, will preserve your peace and dignity.

That’s why my answer is still yes, yes, honesty is always the best policy in relationships.

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Thanks for reading, Steemians!

Regards
artist1111