In my last article, I shared my understanding of the number one potential quality inside a person: A positive attitude. People with this quality are quick to grasp the opportunities in life. They are braver in front of challenges, easy to forgive, and more likely to see and learn from the strength of others. With this quality, a relationship is much easier to survive.
Today I would like to share the second important quality: Transparency. We may all agree that people have different personalities. We may also agree that any character has strengths and weaknesses. There is no right, no wrong. However, some forces in nature are more appealing than others, especially when it comes to a relationship.
People with those strengths are much more likable and easier dealing. In life, some people do not feel it easy to open up themselves. They don’t like to share their emotions or express their thoughts easily. Even when they do open up, they do it partially. Most of the time, people around them have to use their imagination to work out unsaid things.
On the other hand, some people are naturally open and transparent. They don’t hide their emotions or their thoughts. They are not afraid to share and discuss, even if it is a personal matter. They are not shy about apologizing if they are wrong.
People usually describe them as “what you see is what you get.” Being open and transparent doesn’t mean people need to be silly or reveal everything publically or not to be private. What they share are the things that are unnecessary to hide. They share these things to help others and to understand them.
They have no fear that people may use what they have said to attack them. They are always prepared to explain if they misunderstood. When it comes to a relationship, being open and transparent helps make trust and understanding. These people don’t need others to use imagination or make assumptions.
With transparency, whether something is good or bad, right or wrong, people always know where the transparent person stands and what they should blame or correct. That is just the fairness people deserve.
Because of being transparent, people can trust them, rely on them. Even if the relationship ends up with a fight, people still respect those refined. I have met many open and transparent people who inspire me, and they encouraged me to be open and transparent. I know it is impossible to wish for everyone to be honest and transparent. But what an excellent relationship it can be if your partner is an open and transparent person!
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