How honest is too honest? Is there really such a thing?
I always say I wear my heart on my sleeve and that I am always honest. I say what I mean and mean what I say.
However, seriously ask yourselves my friends...at what price?? What if your honesty and your choice of words are so very hurtful to someone that you love and care about? Was it all worth it in the end?
It should NEVER EVER be about you. It should ALWAYS be about the other person and how your words and your need for truth and full disclosure can and will affect the other person.
We all MUST think long and hard and ALWAYS listen to the point of view of great friends. Take it to heart and THINK before we SPEAK. If we don't, the consequences could be extremely detrimental beyond repair and once our words are spoken, those words and actions can NEVER EVER be undone!
We all have talked about open and honest communication. And I have several times as well. Honesty is a great trait to have at times. But great friends and their advice should be always heeded! Always think of yourself and put yourself first, but NEVER at the detriment of another person!
My selfish need for total honesty has hurt someone special very badly and I truly regret that I did not choose my words or the correct words properly, or to not even use my words at all in this case. I value the opinion of my friend so very much and I should have listened and listened well.
There are no take backs, only damage control. There are times in life to use extreme caution and tread very lightly and this was certainly one of them and I failed. I have however learned a valuable lesson from my lapse in judgement. I am now trying to pick up the scattered pieces that I have been left with and I will certainly move forward as I always do!
Please use your words, but PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE use them wisely!!! Always make an attempt to be the best possible version of yourself!
Be honest, but please be kind!
Be honest, but please don't be an ass!
MDG ❤️
