430 - Is Honesty Always The Best Policy?
Multiamory: Rethinking Modern Relationships
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The Dark Side of Honesty
Sally Kohn: "Dark side" is a term for labeling the dark side of what can be considered honesty. She says we give overly harsh feedback under the guise of just being honest. This can sometimes be more about asserting superiority or maintaining power, she says. Kohn: A person might say they're being honest about some minor issue and then use it as an excuse to break up with someone.
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