When Honesty Is Overrated in Relationships

When Honesty Is Overrated in Relationships

From childhood, honesty is framed as a moral north star. Tell the truth. Don’t lie. Say what you mean, no matter the cost. But adult relationships quickly expose the limits of that lesson. Instead of building closeness, some truths erode it—especially when honesty is delivered without care, context, or concern for the person on the receiving end. “When honesty is just a mic drop, it doesn’t facilitate connection. It’s just someone monologuing at…