Edit the following sentence to better express the idea.
Lying is bad because it damages relationships.
Being dishonest is harmful because it erodes the trust that is essential for maintaining strong relationships.
Complete the following task based on the instruction and optional input provided.### Instruction:
Edit the following sentence to better express the idea.

### Input:
Lying is bad because it damages relationships.

### Output:
Being dishonest is harmful because it erodes the trust that is essential for maintaining strong relationships.