Why You Need to be Honest

When we don't own our feelings or let others know our truth, our relationships suffer. Perhaps we rationalize that we don't want to hurt someone’s feelings or that sometimes it feels right to keep a distance, for whatever reason. Withholding in such a way destroys our ability to have close connections with people.

Our trust in ourselves may waver as we share honestly because we doubt our capability to do this on a consistent basis. Also, as I said before, we are unsure of the consequences of being authentic with other people – can we trust that they will still be there? The answer may frighten us: some will and some will not. But we will have the power to move forward in our lives nevertheless. Another scenario could even present itself – we may want to leave those relationships of our own accord.

By sharing yourself honestly, true friends will not only know you better, but will be able to support you.

Excerpt from In Her Power: Reclaiming Your Authentic Self