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Honesty is an important foundational ingredient in the healthiest marriages. It allows us to communicate in an open, vulnerable, and authentic way. Sometimes, it’s also tricky to navigate.
Today on the blog, we’ve gathered some of our top posts about truth and lies in marriage. If you’re looking to build a more honest relationship with your spouse, this is a great place to start.
What to Do When A Spouse Lies
Catching your spouse in a lie is devastating. Dishonesty erodes the foundation of trust you’ve built in your marriage. No matter how long you’ve been together, dishonesty is difficult to overcome. So if you caught your spouse lying, how should you handle it? This post is all about what you should do when you feel hurt and betrayed. Read more here.
How to Confront A Dishonest Spouse
So you know your spouse told a lie, and you’re ready to confront them. How do you do that? What do you say? In this post, we guide you through some critical steps to a healthy confrontation that puts you on a path to clearing the air. Take a look here.
My Spouse’s Old Lie Still Bothers Me. How Do I Let Go?
If your spouse was dishonest in the past, but they’ve come clean, how do you let go of their old lie? Gaining a sense of closure in the aftermath of betrayal is hard, but it’s also possible. This blog post will help you decide how to move forward when you’ve long since cleared the air together, but the old lie still lingers. See more here.
Does Keeping Secrets Make A Marriage Unhealthy?
When it comes to marriage, is keeping secrets unhealthy? It really depends on the situation. This blog post aims to help you navigate how to handle unhealthy secrets, and whether they have a place in your healthy marriage. Keep reading.
Does Brutal Honesty Have A Place in Marriage?
Some people take pride in being “brutally honest.” Does that sound familiar? While honesty is a valuable component of a healthy marriage, speaking the truth in love is incredibly important. We talk about whether brutal honesty aligns with unconditional love in this post. Dive in here.
Building An Intimate Marriage: Honesty
Honesty is essential to building a truly intimate marriage. But honesty requires intentional communication and accountability. How can you build a strong foundation of honesty in your marriage that stands the test of time? Read more here.
4 Ways to Be A Better Truth-Teller: Parts 1 and 2
Want to be a better truth-teller in your marriage and pave the way forward through honest communication? This two-part blog series includes tips to help you speak the truth in love more effectively. When it comes to building a healthy marriage that leads to lifelong love, you can’t skip these tips. Read part 1 here or check out part 2 here.
Honesty Strengthens Your Marriage
If you’re looking to build a stronger marriage, honesty is non-negotiable. And if you’re looking for other ways to deepen your relationship, we can help. Our book, Strengthen Your Marriage, is a companion to the SYMBIS+ Assessment and covers many essential topics to help you and your spouse cultivate lifelong love. Learn more and get your copy here.
Have you and your spouse struggled to overcome dishonesty in your marriage? What steps led you to success? Let’s talk about it in the comments below.
