But we also can't sugarcoat it and tell them that doing the right thing -- the right way -- is the appropriate conduct in life.

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Since you are operating on a tight budget, it's best to hire someone who won't sugarcoat the truth or suggest that you price your home too high, given its issues.

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I'm a positive person, but I don't sugarcoat everything.

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She doesn't sugarcoat the very real challenges that come with age physical limitations, loss of loved ones, illness but there's good stuff, too, like wisdom, courage and a rich inner life that gets better as we age.

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