Always telling the truth is the most important consideration in any relationship

[Iyesmoke]

Though a majority of people consider that telling the truth is an essential component in the mechanism of any lasting relationship, there are certain situations in which masking certain aspects may turn out to be a better choice. However, there are many shades of grey when it comes to deciding the parts that should be left out.
When a person asks oneself “what is the most important thing in my relationship?” the answer varies depending on his/her previous relationships, moral values, educational background etc.
In my case, honesty is the most important consideration in a relationship, closely followed by reliability, trust and respect. I have always had a great deal of respect for people that told the truth, regardless of how much it would hurt me, rather than hiding it and me finding out later from other sources. Once I loose confidence in a person, it is practically impossible to go back, because I will always have a sense of insecurity when it came to that person. Even though I can forgive one’s mistakes, I never forget them, and one my trust is lost, it can never be gained back.
However, there are certain situations, such as marriage, in which children may be involved, where compromising is necessary. I consider that if in such a case a person makes a mistake that may have repercussions on the future of the children, that he/she should think twice before telling the truth and the impact it may have on other people’s lives.
In conclusion, always telling the truth in a relationship is a subjective matter for each and every person. For me, real life situations have taught me that people are unpredictable and most of the times disappointing, but that adhering to strong, solid principles is better and safer than deciding what parts to leave out and parts of the truth to keep.