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In this chapter, we explore honesty as a powerful relationship tool—one that builds connection, trust, and intimacy when used well, but creates distance and damage when misused or withheld. Honesty provides accurate information about ourselves, others, and the world, enabling stronger partnerships, while dishonesty erodes trust, fosters disconnection, and betrays the relationship. Brian's childhood survival strategies turned dishonesty into a habit, often expressed through pretense, omission, or appeasement rather than blatant lies. These behaviors once kept the him safe but later undermined intimacy and threatened his relationship with Stephanie. Relearning honesty meant confronting fear, shame, and self-deception, distinguishing between privacy and withholding, and understanding that feelings represent personal truths but not universal ones.
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In this chapter, we explore honesty as a powerful relationship tool—one that builds connection, trust, and intimacy when used well, but creates distance and damage when misused or withheld. Honesty provides accurate information about ourselves, others, and the world, enabling stronger partnerships, while dishonesty erodes trust, fosters disconnection, and betrays the relationship. Brian's childhood survival strategies turned dishonesty into a habit, often expressed through pretense, omission, or appeasement rather than blatant lies. These behaviors once kept the him safe but later undermined intimacy and threatened his relationship with Stephanie. Relearning honesty meant confronting fear, shame, and self-deception, distinguishing between privacy and withholding, and understanding that feelings represent personal truths but not universal ones.
The paperback, e-book and audiobook are all now available - https://www.codependentmind.com/
Thank you for rating and reviewing the podcast and the book. It helps others find us.

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