Mrzzy---I think it is kind of understood that s*x is something dating partners want, so you don't have to be "in your face" honest about that part! But in general I would say the honesty stuff is crucial. There are just delicate ways to do it. My sweetie and I had been friends for a few months, so by the time we actually started dating honest sharing was natural. I told him after a week of dating that I wanted to have his children. He didn't run for the hills, we just waited a couple of years...we are still honestly sharing and growing together. And this was after a nasty divorce, and this IS my rebound relationship. There is hope-lots of it!