Always telling the truth about money is something to aspire to, but it may be unrealistic marriage advice.

FORBES: Applying Spousonomics To Money Problems

The generous commissions for these unregistered securities often blind advisers to the fact that advertised yields or promised returns may be unrealistic.

FORBES: Investment Conflicts SEC Should Police First

But the OFT's hopes for the redemptive power of transparency may be unrealistic for two reasons, both mentioned in its own report.

ECONOMIST: Consumer banking

And while the chance to fight for a world title at this late stage of his career may be unrealistic, Friday at least provides the opportunity to win back some dignity.

BBC: Audley's final shot at redemption

At 165 pounds, you would most likely benefit from losing just 10 percent of your body weight (about 16.5 pounds), rather than aiming for 135 pounds, which may be unrealistic for your body type.

CNN: Can BMI be adjusted for muscular builds?

First, our own views may be unrealistic.

NEWYORKER: Letting Go

Most seriously, market participants, especially in far-off spots like America or Asia, need to shed unrealistic expectations about the political solutions that may be possible in Europe, at least any time soon.

ECONOMIST: Charlemagne

But however well-intentioned Mr Erdogan and his ministers may currently be, to expect them to be totally incorruptible is unrealistic.

ECONOMIST: The importance of fighting corruption