It’s not always easy knowing what to say and what to hold back, but it is crucial. In this week’s With Love, a look at the subtle art of the heart-to-heart.
It is almost impossible to form a deep bond without being authentic. When it comes to romantic relationships, authenticity is a prerequisite. One cannot have a bond endure over time, and remain healthy, without this.
Now, some well-meaning partners confuse authenticity with unbridled honesty, and I don’t mind putting this bluntly: sometimes, for the sake of the relationship and the other person, one simply has to bend the truth a little.