A flush A tightening A sense of threat
And the truth doesn’t feel like an option.
In this episode, I talk about something I often say:
“I came by my dishonesty honestly.”
Not to excuse it—
but to understand it.
Because for many of us:
- Truth didn’t always feel safe
- Being fully seen felt risky
- And connection sometimes depended on what we didn’t say
And for partners?
Dishonesty doesn’t just hurt. It makes you question reality.
Was any of this real? Have they just been telling me what I want to hear?
Wanting honesty isn’t controlling. It’s about trying to build a relationship on something real.
Here’s what I’ve learned:
As the truth reveals itself, it can be very painful. But it also settles you. It settles your nervous system. Because you’re no longer trying to hold together something that doesn’t quite fit.
If this resonates, this episode is for you.
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