Being Open & Honest

I always thought I was the type of person who could put everything aside for someone who asks for my help or time.  Recently I have discovered that being an empath and extremely sensitive to the needs of others, I can no longer function properly when I have put aside time for someone who hasn't been completely honest with me.  It takes me a very long time to recover and to feel myself again, which also means I am not able to function properly for others who need me.  I feel let down.

This is a lesson that I have repeated over and over and over in my life.  Now, however, I believe that I have finally learnt this lesson.  No longer will I be part of someone's life if I do not receive the honesty and trust that I freely give.

Is this a lesson you also repeat over and over?