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The Relationship Changes When We Are Lied To

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Motivational Power Quote

 

The Relationship Changes When We Are Lied To

"I'm not upset that you lied to me,

I'm upset that I can't believe you."

Friedrich Nietzsche, German scholar

   

As I see it. . . . . . . .

The relationship changes when we are lied to  

The moment we are lied to everything in the relationship changes. That person can no longer be seen as trustworthily and we are not able to rely on.   

Our confidence level in that person drops and we will longer have confidence in that person. If we continue to associate with that person we may be painted with the same bush by others and our reputation can be tainted as well.

The person that lies to us made a choice, and now we have a choice to make.  

©2010 Lou Ludwig, Sales and Management Consultant Success Coach, Speaker, Trainer and Author

 

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Sally K. & David L. Hanson
EXP Realty 414-525-0563 - Brookfield, WI
WI Real Estate Agents - Luxury - Divorce

Trust is HUGE and once that is violated....you are sooo right...the relationship is forever changed...and getting it...earning it back is very difficult...as it should be.

Aug 02, 2010 11:17 PM
Scott Baker
www.eHomeReports.com Coldwell Banker Realty - Liberty Township, OH
Realtor Homes for Sale Cincinnati/Dayton Ohio

Pretty powerful statements. Trust is certainly key in most relationships. The cold hard truth may hurt, but at least people can deal with it and move on.

Aug 02, 2010 11:25 PM
Janice Roosevelt
Keller Williams Brandywine Valley - West Chester, PA
OICP ABR, ePRO,Ecobroker

It does change, but can change again if enough positive and honest exchanges ensue.

Aug 02, 2010 11:48 PM
Toula Rosebrock
Diane Turton, Realtors, Forked River, NJ - Lacey Township, NJ
Broker/Sales Associate, Realtor, Lacey Township,

Hi Lou:

That is so true.

This is a fantastic statement...

Aug 03, 2010 12:36 AM
Jim Crawford
Long & Foster - Fredericksburg, VA
Jim Crawford Broker Associate Fredericksburg VA

Lou, what a profound statement and circumstance to ponder.  Thanks for sharing.

Aug 03, 2010 12:57 AM
Sandy Shores FL Realtor®, Melbourne Real Estate
M & M Realty of Brevard Inc. - Melbourne, FL
Brevard County Real Estate, Florida's Space Coast

Hi Lou, You are right - when trust is betrayed and a person is lied to it can certainly change the dynamics of a relationship.  Confidence in that person can drop immensely. 

Aug 03, 2010 11:10 AM
Karen Hurst
RICOASTALLIVING.COM - Warwick, RI
Rhode Island Waterfront!

As far as I am concerned, there is no longer a relationship!  Trust, to me, is #1, above all else. If it's not there, what else is important?

Aug 04, 2010 01:53 AM
Anne Hensel
South Beaches Real Estate Professionals - Saint Petersburg, FL
Realtor - Broker - St. Pete Beach, Treasure Island

I am with Karen on this one, no trust no relationship.

Aug 04, 2010 03:31 AM
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