Honesty is my only approach to whatever I do. If that were to fail, I'd be lost.

Honestly speaking

Honesty is my only approach to whatever I do. If that were to fail, I'd be lost. Obviously, I've been lost often enough in life with no choice, but it's important to find myself again, somehow, and understand that all you can do is have the courage to stay honest, hope for the best and yet be prepared for a reasonable amount of bullshit along the way, because, let's face itu00a0-- it's going to come!

Sorted with Sandhya Mridul

Acceptance is the key to dealing with what life and God have to offer, but one must not confuse that with taking shit from those on planet Earth!

It's important to respect yourself and your own honesty and therefore say it like it is, but always in the best possible way. It may not make everybody happy all the time, but it stands you in good stead in the bigger picture with those that matter.

Besides, it really doesn't make sense making other people happy at the cost of your happiness and dignity. You've got to leave this world knowing you gave it your best shot. That's how you must sleep every night, so that you can wake up singing and add another happy day in this long journey called life.

Somehow I feel that's all God expects from us reallyu00a0-- just take it as it comes, don't fight because you really can't be in conflict with your own life. Actually, you can, but you're only making it difficult for yourself and all those who have the misfortune of meeting you.

So get up, get on with it and take life head on, with a smile. Have a merry Christmas and a fabulous new year.

Hi Sandhya,
I'm a 35 year-old married woman. My husband travels for out of town frequently for work. I find myself attracted to our daughter's friend's father. He got divorced recently and often comes to meet his daughter at the school.

We became friendly and met up a couple of times for coffee. He seems to be interested too. I'm very confused. I love my husband and might be feeling attracted to him only out of loneliness. Please advise. XYZ

Dear XYZ
You seem to know the answer yourself. It seems like the distance and loneliness is causing this attraction. I'd suggest that you talk to your husband and work on the intimacy in your marriage first. Maybe you could accompany him on his trips sometimes? It doesn't make sense to jeapordise a loving relationship without working on it first. Good luck!

love, sandhya

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