What Do I Stand For?

Posed is this question: What do you stand for? Personally? Professionally? Both? This is a daunting question for most. Usually it is a question that takes some thought, reflection and time. I did not know what to answer at first. Different answers run through your mind. Family. Integrity. Happiness. God. After some thought, I have resolved to one answer. I stand for all the above-mentioned words, but another in particular really sticks out in my mind.
Honesty.
Most have heard the common phrase, "Honesty is the best policy." I believe that if people told the truth more often, it would not come back to hurt them in the end. This word could have been helpful to professional golfer Tiger Woods, television personality Jesse James and former democratic presidential candidate John Edwards. All three of these men have been deceitful and unfaithful to their significant other. I truly believe that if these men had said something to their wives in the beginning, the subsequent drama and heartbreak could have been prevented. This goes with any couple that may be going through a hard time. As a woman, I believe that if my significant other were having a problem with the relationship, whatever it may be, I would want him to come to me first. Be honest. Even if it hurts. Obviously, Mr. Woods, Mr. James and Mr. Edwards were/are in the spotlight of the media to make their marrital problems more prevelent to Americans throughout the country. This does infact add a significant amount of attention that focuses on the couple; however, this does not give them a "get out of jail free" card. If they had mentioned to their wives that there were issues in the beginning, I am fairly sure that the media would not have blown it out of proportion and that the ladies would be more apt to help their husbands get out of the bad habits that they formed.
Sincerity, truthfulness and honesty are attitudes that are lacking in today's society. If I were to be frank right now, I would say that in most cases, the one doing the lying is only thinking of themselves. They are being selfish and trying to save their own behind. Dealing with infidelity, communicate, talk out the problems with your spouse. Dealing with everyday life, little white lies do not soften the blow of the truth. Be honest. Especially with the ones you care about the most in this world. Eventually, the truth comes out. It is better to be honest than selfish.
So what do I stand for?
Honestly, honesty.