Although there are some things that we reveal slowly over the course of a relationship, there are certain things that you need to be honest and upfront about. It’s not ok to deceive someone you’re romantically interested in, even if you want to make a good first impression. Read more to see all the things that you need to be 100% truthful about with other people.

1.Who the authentic “you” is

Tempting as it is to want to be someone else for a while, you’re stuck being you for quite a while in this lifetime, and this is not an area where you should fake it ‘till you make it. It doesn’t feel great to find out that you’ve been misled or deceived by others, and the bare minimum that we deserve as human beings is to truly know someone that we’ve let into our lives.

2. Intentions

Ulterior motives and hidden intentions can make people feel lied to, used or taken advantage of. Misleading others is a form of lying, as is deception. Being honest about your intentions is important, especially when other people are involved or affected.

3. Values that are important to you

We all know not to talk about politics or other controversial things in some relationships, however, knowing the other person’s values is vital. Values are things that are important to us, and whether it’s being communicated to a friend or a romantic partner, it lets other people know to be respectful of those values in the future. Don’t keep your values a secret!