Janie Behr Life Coach

You and I can enhance the quality of every relationship we have with honesty & authenticity. Most people understand that these two qualities build trust, but I believe that the skill to cultivate trust is often overlooked in exchange for other things that can be gained from the relationship, such as money or popularity. This is especially true in business. Unfortunately, money is a much bigger motivator than trust in many business relationships.

Honesty & authenticity should be met with acceptance. If I am open and honest with you, it is easier to keep communication open if I am met with your acceptance. While acceptance is a vital thread of connection for relationships, it is not a license to disrespect another person demanding that these disrespectful actions be met with “acceptance.”

Honesty & authenticity also lead to a strong bond based on trust and acceptance. Without these traits vulnerability and intimacy is impossible. It’s also important to note that there are levels of vulnerability & intimacy. The intimacy we share with close friends is very different from the intimacy we share with our significant others.. It’s a commitment to look at ourselves and see what we can change that will improve our lives. Looking outside of ourselves, placing blame on other people, places or circumstances will never give us the answers we are looking for. Human connections, can withstand circumstances, illness, distance and even death. The degree of intimacy we share with others is in direct proportion to our ability to be authentic and open. If we stay closed off, or shut down it is impossible to love or be loved.