[ he relates. everything they say is true. relationships are so difficult and he knows that there are duplicitous tendencies in people, and sometimes even he struggles to navigate them correctly ]

I know I'm just one person but... I'll try to tell you what I want and like, and I'll do my very best to be honest.

And I'll truly believe that you're doing your best to make me happy, so I won't get upset if we disagree. I hope you'll do the same for me, because that's what friends do.

I hope that helps, even a little.