Transparency in Marriage

Philippines
September 22, 2008 3:12am CST
I just thought of starting a discussion on a woman's transparency towards her partner because I just had one recent realization that there is really nothing to be scared about when it comes to being transparent to your husband. Most women I know (at least in the Philippines) are afraid to tell the truth about what they think and feel they like doing or would like to do. A woman would refuse to defend herself and her rights just to avoid any arguments with her husband. When outside, she would rush home thinking that her husband would get home ahead, and completes the household chores so that her husband wouldn't think she is neglecting her duties. When her husband arrives ahead, she would make the best excuses just to avoid being scolded. A woman surely misses her individuality. She also likes to be with her friends. She likes to engage in social gatherings. But she cannot do all of these because she is scared to be called a failure. Woman--you will never be happy if you do not learn to open up. No matter how hard it is to try, just say whatever you have to say. If you think you deserve to party, go ahead, say it. If you miss your friends, tell your hubby. If he does not agree, ask him why. If you think you have the right, speak up.
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• India
3 Dec 08
Marriages require transparency. Women should learn to tell the truth to her husband. To build an intimate relationship with your partner both need to disclose everything to each other. If a woman is not able to open up with her husband, how would she be able to build intimacy. I am completely in favor of your viewpoint. Every woman should speak up.
@rsa101 (37969)
• Philippines
30 Sep 08
Yes I do agree with you on this matter. Transparency must be at all times be at the mind of each partner, the husband as well as the wife. Both must practice this habit of always telling each other what and how they feel about things. Both should be able to express their feelings towards one another. With this things trust is developed and smooth relationship is established in the marriage. It is not exclusive to the wife but to the husbands as well.
@sang2k2 (1833)
• India
22 Sep 08
transparency in marriage, in relation in affair is all must and very much required for the success of the relation.i think its the must and base element of the relation.hiding things is a cheating act.i dont say all the things should be opened to your partner but atleast when its required or if person comes to know that this particular thing mite create problem than definately it would create problem so its better to be open and transparent