Hm, I think it depends on the person. I guess some people find it difficult to be honest with others because they fear the outcome. I find it easy to speak my mind, but I've lost friends and family because of it. People say they appreciate honesty in a relationship, but most people really don't. They rather love an illusion. But if they like an illusion, they don't really like you, so honesty is a good way to filter out the real friends and family from the fakes.
preach. I have lost friends because of my mouth but it makes no difference to me because i figure if they truly were my friends they would accept me for who i am. now whenever people ask me something i ask them if they want the truth or bs answer
Communication is key but its not always easy. Sometimes it's really hard to say what's on your mind and what you really feel. For example:Me. I have a lot of pride and I'm petty as fuck. So my responses depend on what the other person says or does. I know I shouldn't be like that but I can't help it. But I do gain courage with time and just say what I feel. Some times its alcohol haha.