#radical-honesty

#radical-honesty

"Radical honesty" has become a cultural badge of honor. Across social media, couples proudly declare that they do that without filters, without private corners, seeing honesty as a black-or-white concept—full honesty or no honesty. The promise is appealing that "if we are completely transparent, our relationship will be strong and unshakable." But is total disclosure really intimacy? Does honesty contradict other values? Does radical honesty come at a cost, with other negative implications?