Definitions

Truthfulness - Telling the truth: transcendant fundamental or  spiritual reality, or the body of real things, events, and facts.

Honesty - Adherence to the facts; implies a refusal to lie, steal, or deceive in any way;

Comparisons

Caring and insightful vs. Rigorous and disciplined
Whole brain, holistic vs. Left brain, linear
Skillful vs. Blunt

Example

Regina expressed her truth, when she said, "I'm feeling upset about  our relationship right now. You seem to be blaming me for our financial  problems. Is that what you intend?" George was being honest when he said, "I'm feeling angry and I'm thinking about giving up on our relationship because I believe you are blaming me for our financial problems."

Key Point

Being truthful is stronger than being honest, because it requires  that I get beyond what I'm presently thinking to that which I Know, and  skillfully present that which I know.

Benefits

Your relationships with both others and yourself will benefit  greatly by getting this distinction.

Related distinctions

tactful vs. blunt
unconditionally constructive vs. critical

This piece was originally submitted by Marty Crouch, Coach, who can be reached at marty@weboncall.net, or visited on the web. The original source is: Coach U.