A while back I came across the following somewhere on a profile, Honesty is a must. I tend to disagree with this. I think trust is a must. I don't think we are honest by nature and find it demanding something that we are incapable of ourself. What are your views? No, you can't have a slice of both cakes here. Anyway, see you around or not.
Maus19: A while back I came across the following somewhere on a profile, Honesty is a must. I tend to disagree with this. I think trust is a must. I don't think we are honest by nature and find it demanding something that we are incapable of ourself. What are your views? No, you can't have a slice of both cakes here. Anyway, see you around or not.
Here's what I do (obviously been doing it wrong or I wouldn't be here) I go head into a relationship with total trust...only to, well you know the rest of the story
jac379pontyclun, South Glamorgan, Wales UK12,293 posts
HotrodLarrys: This is just what I said! To Have Honesty, You will have Integrity!
Recently, I've been absolutely furious with a colleague, but I didn't tell her. She's been aware of my emotions bubbling under the surface and has been prodding away at me to express those feelings and I've deflected to avoid telling her how angry I felt towards her.
Dishonest? Lacking in integrity?
The thing is, I was aware my level of anger was disproportionate to anything she'd done. I was aware that the vast majority of my anger was to do with a bereavement. It was only yesterday that I worked out the person I'm really, really angry with is me. The moment I worked that out and acknowledge it the anger began to fade.
I can now start to look at the issue with her and work towards a point where I can tell her what she's done that I haven't liked, without projecting anger from elsewhere on her.
Should I have been honest with her and told her what I didn't like in a projected rage?
Or am I right in thinking that I should tell her when I'm able to be fair and realistic?
jac379: Recently, I've been absolutely furious with a colleague, but I didn't tell her. She's been aware of my emotions bubbling under the surface and has been prodding away at me to express those feelings and I've deflected to avoid telling her how angry I felt towards her.
Dishonest? Lacking in integrity?
The thing is, I was aware my level of anger was disproportionate to anything she'd done. I was aware that the vast majority of my anger was to do with a bereavement. It was only yesterday that I worked out the person I'm really, really angry with is me. The moment I worked that out and acknowledge it the anger began to fade.
I can now start to look at the issue with her and work towards a point where I can tell her what she's done that I haven't liked, without projecting anger from elsewhere on her.
Should I have been honest with her and told her what I didn't like in a projected rage?
Or am I right in thinking that I should tell her when I'm able to be fair and realistic?
Can I answer Yes wait it out if this person is trying to mess with you email me for advice or figure out the best way to fix him or her. Patience is your friend.
jac379: Recently, I've been absolutely furious with a colleague, but I didn't tell her. She's been aware of my emotions bubbling under the surface and has been prodding away at me to express those feelings and I've deflected to avoid telling her how angry I felt towards her.
Dishonest? Lacking in integrity?
The thing is, I was aware my level of anger was disproportionate to anything she'd done. I was aware that the vast majority of my anger was to do with a bereavement. It was only yesterday that I worked out the person I'm really, really angry with is me. The moment I worked that out and acknowledge it the anger began to fade.
I can now start to look at the issue with her and work towards a point where I can tell her what she's done that I haven't liked, without projecting anger from elsewhere on her.
Should I have been honest with her and told her what I didn't like in a projected rage?
Or am I right in thinking that I should tell her when I'm able to be fair and realistic?
The first thing is that You admitted that it was more of a problem within You! Raging out would have only made it grow even worst, and yes, You should approach her in a fair and realistic Manner, and you may even find a new friend! The Approach is critical to the outcome!
montemonte: I don't think that's what you said but if you want to believe that it's okey dokey with me The way I read your original post you said that trust comes before honesty
No Problem Maybe you read too fast, Go Read it again please!
Maus19: A while back I came across the following somewhere on a profile, Honesty is a must. I tend to disagree with this. I think trust is a must. I don't think we are honest by nature and find it demanding something that we are incapable of ourself. What are your views? No, you can't have a slice of both cakes here. Anyway, see you around or not.
When someone writes "honesty is a must" in a profile, I interpret it as someone who might be very trusting at the outset and had that trust broken too often by people who were dishonest. We all know this happens quite a lot on dating sites and in the real world. Speaking for myself, I have written in my profile that I choose to be honest and open but I have also written that I want someone who is honest. I suppose these things should be a given. Bottom line....honesty and trust are synonymous. Without one there is no other.
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Honesty is a must.
I tend to disagree with this.
I think trust is a must.
I don't think we are honest by nature and find it demanding something that we are incapable of ourself.
What are your views?
No, you can't have a slice of both cakes here.
Anyway, see you around or not.