My little children, let us not love in word or in tongue, but in deed and in truth.
1 John 3:18

Sometimes the truth hurts. We will go to great lengths not to offend someone and sometimes we go too far. Truth applied with love is beneficial and although it may sting, it will quickly heal and reap much more benefit than harm in the end. It is much easier to pacify someone and remain in their good graces, but this compromise causes us to no longer be true to ourselves or to the other person. Relationships no matter what kind must be based upon truth and honesty. When its not it can most certainly cause a stain on the best of relationships. We must live every part of our lives according to the truth of God's word. What a disservice to allow those whom we love to be deceived. Our motivation should always be love and assisting others as their relationship with God flourishes, not condemning and finger  pointing. Love must be our motivation in all things. Not only should we speak the truth in love but also be able to receive it in love.