Successful relationships are based on communication. When two people meet ( regardless of the forum where they meet) be it conscious or unconsciously they tend to place a wall of defense between them. Each time they share a piece of information with each other a brick from that wall is removed and falls to the ground. When there are enough bricks on the ground those bricks are the materials used as the foundation to build a loving and lasting relationship.
I agree-honesty is the only way it can work.