Broken or fractured trust and dishonesty in a relationship are incredibly hard to fix. So hard that many people don’t succeed in repairing it or even attempting to repair it. Some fractures may be easier and quicker to fix than others: for example, it’s easier to repair trust that was fractured from a missed phone call or date than it is to repair from an affair.

The important thing to remember when working through broken or fractured trust and dishonesty is that it can be repaired - if both partners want to make the repair and are willing to put in the necessary work. These types of repairs are not quick or simple, they take time, patience, and lots of open communication.

What is honesty and why is it important to happy and successful relationships? Why do we all want honest relationships but sometimes struggle with being honest ourselves?

Honesty is defined as “the quality or fact of being honest; uprightness and fairness. Truthfulness, sincerity, or frankness.” Transparency is another word that is now often associated with honesty. Being clear and open with your partner and loved ones in your life.