Truth Telling in Relationships, are we There Yet? | Willie Earley | TEDxJerseyCity

Most people would say that a key component for any successful relationship is honesty. Yet in reality, while in romantic relationships, we often lie to ourselves, lie to each other and often have a fear of disclosing our true selves. Is authenticity real or imagined?

Willie Earley is a physician with over 25 years of clinical and research experience in psychiatry. He is originally from Chicago, but now resides in Pennsylvania and New Jersey.

[lilwilly]

The truth can be uncomfortable, but I believe in telling the truth. I feel like it’s freeing!

[AYe-lyyo]

Thing is, people lie because they are afraid of not being loved or accepted, while it is true people may run away, if you lie, you do not even give those around you a chance to love the real you.

[Erika-behq]

I loved this Ted talk. His vulnerability and honesty was refreshing and appreciated. I imagine he was quite nervous to get on stage and talk about his failed relationships. This was bravery at its finest.

I found it insightful, fostering accountability and encouraging.

[MelodyOates]

"True, being ourselves is all we have" . Letting go of who you think you should be, and be who you are. As my father always said " be yourself" which is sometimes the hardest especially when you don't know who that is !!!

[martyshousecommunityorg.]

Relationships are complicated because people ASSume the wrong things.Communication solves a lot of heartaches!

[elizabethmolnar]

Authenticity is in our heartbeat. Good luck for the rest of your days.

[exposez]

I am impressed by his honesty, he is brave to talk so openly about his life and values that don't fit the norm. He is leading by example and I admire that.

[milliemiller]

SO important. Honesty. Bravery. Looks good on you - it's the conventional path that you walk and the fear to hide that makes everyone hurt and lose respect for you - but authenticity is when things are done right, and honest, and people that love you, and people that deserve your respect, will respect you, will respect your choices, as long as you do them with respect and honestly.

[Sahhrahhh]

One of my favourite ted talks ever. Thank you for your honesty. I hope to live a more authentic life. I am going to really give it a try. I am tired of unhappiness and trying to be someone I am not. Thank you again ❤️

[mdkayesrony]

When we started our relation, he was the loyal one. He did propose me. not i! But, then again, he was the one who dumped me. My world was turning into dark. Moses Emmets YT Channel has become the source of light in my life. Love you guys!

[sne]

The comment thread on this video actually quantifies what he says. Just lovely. ppl do not want the truth. The last dialogue of The Prestige stayed with me.

[suzannemaroney]

I think it’s our fear of abandonment, if we are really truthful with them.

[diptangshuganguli]

Damn so true. Honesty is important in a relationship and that's harder than it sounds.

[alibeaumont-filder]

Brene Brown got it spot on ... true love and freedom of self has no boundaries . Thank you again for this insight and wisdom .

[emilythesongbird]

Thank you Willie for your honesty, vulnerability and authenticity. Many Blessings.

[foxfiregal]

15:09 #1 The Power of Being You #2 Authenticity is the daily practice of letting go of who you think you should be, and embracing who you are ❤

[MikeB-lmyw]

I see appreciate your openness, honesty, and clarity. Thank you for your courage, Willie!

[elizabethmolnar]

Truth telling is a courage step, act, Being. Painful road to get there. Congratulations; thank you.

[southernbelle]

People pleasing causes us to lie. Most of the time, we lie to protect others and ourselves. If we told the absolute truth to everyone all of the time, we would be considered rude and inconsiderate.

[trulurecords]

Sometimes we don't share because we have had the information used to cause us pain.