The word "intimacy" can be traced back to Latin roots meaning "inner," or "private." It is used today to describe close emotional connections between people that go beyond physical closeness. Moral...
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: How intimacy can lead to moral obligation and personal growth
There are many factors that contribute to a successful mentorship relationship in the performing arts, but what moral and philosophical principles should be guiding these interactions when it comes...
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: The importance of respectful queer mentorship relationships in performing arts
Trust is an essential ingredient for successful relationships, both personal and professional. When people are able to rely on each other to be honest and truthful, it creates a sense of security...
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: The secret to successful peer relationships? trust, honesty, and loyalty
Ethics are the rules that guide our behavior and determine what is morally right or wrong. Honesty involves being truthful and straightforward about one's feelings, intentions, actions, and beliefs....
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: Unveiling desire: breaking traditional norms of sexual exclusivity and morality in intimate relationships
Bisexuals are people who experience attraction towards multiple genders. They have unique sexual and romantic needs that require special attention to be met in their relationships. Honesty is...
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: Why dishonesty hurts intimacy more than secrets: understanding bisexuality and relationships
Individual Sexual Autonomy and Relationships
Sexual autonomy refers to an individual's right to make their own decisions about their sexual experiences without external pressure or influence....
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: How can individuals balance individual sexual autonomy with commitments to relational care?
What are some of the ethical responsibilities that come up in bisexual narratives regarding honesty, fidelity, and relational negotiation? In this essay, I will examine three different areas related...
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: Unpacking ethical responsibilities: honestly navigating fidelity in bisexual relationships through negotiation
Authenticity refers to being true to one's self and acting according to one's values, beliefs, and principles. It involves honesty, transparency, and sincerity. On the other hand, comfort implies...
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: Authenticity over comfort: why embracing your true self leads to greater meaning and purpose
Relational Honesty and Intimacy Revisited:
A Brief Overview of Queer Perspectives
The concept of "relational honesty" and "intimacy" is often explored through heteronormative lenses, which...
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: A new understanding of relational honesty and intimacy: exploring nonheteronormative perspectives in sexuality
Sexual self-expression is an important aspect of human life that can be seen as both an individual practice and a relational experience. On one hand, it allows individuals to explore their own...
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: The importance of authentic sexual selfexpression and responsible engagement