Falling in love really is an experience that is quite like no other. When you love someone, you're always going, to be honest with them. You can't really fall in love with someone who you can't trust. And part of being able to trust someone is to maintain open and honest lines of communication with that person. 

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Here are some of the ways to know you have a honest relationship

1. Always effectively communicate your changing needs and expectations with one another

As human beings, we are always changing. We are always growing and learning. We are always evolving. It's part of our adaptability as a species. And whenever we grow in life, our personal needs and expectations in relationship will grow as well. And it's always important that we are able to discuss these expectations with our partners on a consistent basis. This is essential in making sure that you are always operating on the same page; that you are always seeing eye to eye on things. 

2. Wear both of your hearts on your sleeve

Be who you really are and act how you really feel. Don't play any games. Don't play hard-to-get. Don't be withholding. And stop acting coy. Always be ready to showcase your love and affection for one another. Stay true to your emotions. Come to terms with how you really feel and learn to face the feelings that you have inside. 

3. Don't try being someone you're not

A lot of couples are guilty of this-especially in the 'relationship goals' era. We see so many of our couple friends on our social media  just living that romantic life; the kind of romantic life that we want for ourselves. Stop it. You can't keep judging your relationship based on how other people run their relationships. Be true to who you are as a couple. Be true to your own individual and shared personalities. Stay true to yourselves. 

4. Get comfortable with being vulnerable

Honesty is vulnerability. It's the emotional equivalent of getting completely naked in front of your partner. And so you're going to have to get comfortable with being emotionally naked in your relationship. Hide nothing. Don't keep your feelings inside. Let your partner in. Don't close yourself off to the one you love.