“Be direct. We understand the desire to feel things out, but it saves everybody time and stress when you spell out what you want.”— Alexis Kleinman, huffingtonpost.com
“Maybe honesty isn't the best policy after all. Maybe it isn't a good idea to tell a newly arrived human being that he's been born into a world of chaos, pain, and poverty just in time to watch everything fall to pieces.”— Ernest Cline, amazon.com
“It goes without saying: the surest way to know if your ex wants you back is simple. They tell you.”— Michael Griswold, yourtango.com
“He warns you that he’s not relationship material. Some guys inform girls about their disinterest in a relationship early on with remarks like ‘I’m not ready for a serious relationship yet.’ It can be easy to think he’s just being honest and may eventually come around after he’s gotten to know you. B…”— Matt Schneiderman, match.com
“I have been the villain before but I have never written about it. I have said I was sorry so many times but only meant it once.”— Fortesa Latifi, madgirlf.tumblr.com
“A boy who won't stand up for himself becomes a man who can't stand up to anything.”— Khaled Hosseini, amazon.com
“And that's the thing about people who mean everything they say. They think everyone else does too.”— Khaled Hosseini, amazon.com
“Men are used to women skating around their feelings, which is why they can be a little thrown off when we tell them exactly what we’re looking for. But we know what we want and aren’t afraid to let everybody know it. There’s nothing wrong with that, even though they think there is.”— Holly Riordan, thebolde.com
“When you truly understand, you are likely to see what is true about others, and not just what you want to see.”— Don Miguel Ruiz, amazon.com
“People date for different reasons. Are you looking for casual connections without any expectations, to find some companionship, or to find an empowering partner for the rest of your life? Be honest with yourself about your expectations, and then communicate them openly. Don’t compromise just because…”— Leslie Frey, lifehack.org
“Say what you mean. Girls have this tendency of expecting guys to read between the lines, then ending up disappointed. If you want something, be specific and avoid causing yourself unnecessary stress. We're usually pretty open to new ideas.”— Lauren Otis, cosmopolitan.com
“Over all? Just communicate. Be the girl who is unafraid to ask for what she wants and give her partner what they want. That’s how you have the best sex. It just is.”— Lola Black, thoughtcatalog.com
“But one thing I can promise you is this: I will always tell you the truth. I speak the truth for all of you, and for everyone in this country who doesn’t have a voice. I speak the truth on behalf of the factory worker who lost his or her job. I speak the truth on behalf of the Veteran who has been d…”— Donald Trump, realclearpolitics.com
“Sometimes I'm a bitch, and I'm not proud of it, but I try to be an honest bitch.”— Khloé Kardashian, amazon.com
“The world is moved along, not only by it's mighty shoves, but also by the aggregate of the tiny pushes of each honest worker.”— Helen Keller, amazon.com
“Compassion is the key to this, all of this. If we could all stop and breathe and find more room for compassion, for forgiveness, for proud and honest love for everyone around us, my goodness what a tidal wave of change would spill across the planet.”— Tyler Knott Gregson, tylerknott.com
“I wish no one would ever mess with your head or send you mixed singles. Like they were so into one day and then blew you off the next. I wish no one would wait two days to text you back, because you know they had their phone of them the entire time. Because I only want things to be simple for you. A…”— Taylor Swift, amazon.com