WHAT IS TRUST IN A RELATIONSHIP?

The foundation of every standing strong relationship is "Trust." Trust is like the glue that holds two people together. No relationship can grow healthily without "Trust." Imagine you're in a relationship where you're unsure of your partner's commitment to the relationship or where you have to check your partner's messages before you can believe that they're saying the truth or where you find it difficult to share a secret with your partner. Is that not a nightmare? This is not a life to live. Building trust in a relationship is crucial for fostering a strong and healthy connection. Trust is the foundation upon which love, respect, and understanding flourish.  

WHY IS TRUST IMPORTANT IN A RELATIONSHIP?

Trust is important because no relationship can thrive nor stand without it. There will be challenging times in every relationship, and trust is that key to overcoming such times. One thing to also note is that you can't LOVE without TRUSTING. Trust is the building block of love. Trust also gives reassurance. Let's take for example that you had a fight with your partner, trust gives  you that reassurance that no matter what the disagreement you might both have, your partner still loves and cherish you. This is the key to a long lasting relationship. 

HOW DO YOU BUILD TRUST IN YOUR RELATIONSHIP? 

Building trust is a two-way thing. It takes one party to trust and the other party to be trusted. That means it requires mutual effort and commitment. That being said, let's explore few ways to build trust in your relationships

1. Communicate transparently: This is the first thing to do in your relationship. COMMUNICATE openly and honestly. If you know your partner will misread your text messages, put a call through and talk it out. Effective communication helps build trust in a relationship. Study your partner, understand the way they perceive matters and work with them according to their person. Create an environment where trust and love can grow.

2. Be reliable: Let's say you and your partner make plans to go on a date, your responsibility is to make sure you show up on time, follow through on your commitments to the date. This shows that you're dependable and you can be trusted to keep your word. 

3. Admit your mistakes: You did something wrong? Own up to it. Don't look for who to pass the blame on. Mistakes happens and no one is above mistakes. Don't try to cover up your mistakes, it can get messy. Instead, repent from it and let the trust and love continue. 

4. Be consistent: This is too important in building trust in your relationship. When you consistently show up for your partner, support them, and make them feel valued, trust deepens. This is essential in fostering a strong foundation of trust. 

5. Forgive each other: Nobody's perfect. You have flaws, so also your partner. When your partner owns up to their mistakes and faults, forgive them. Don't hold onto past fights, let go, accept and focus on the "NOW." 

6. Be exemplary: Behave the way you want your spouse to be. Be truthful, respectful, responsible, faithful, caring, loving, and honest. It's that simple! All these will influence your partner to reciprocate. 

7. Be empathetic: Empathize with your partner, understand and fulfill their needs. Try to understand their problem by putting yourself in their shoes. That can help you gain a perspective and build trust. 

 

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS 

1. Can a relationship work without trust?

NO! You can't fully be in a relationship where there's no trust. Trust is the foundation that a relationship stands on. So, it is needed to make a relationship thrive. 

2. What causes lack of trust in a relationship?

 There are many factors to it. It can be due to personal insecurities, poor communication, Infidelity in past relationships, attachment issues, fear of abandonment, amongst many others. 

3. Can couple overcome trust issues?

Couples may overcome trust issues through communication, sharing, and showing love and care. If there are any underlying issues, couple therapy can also be helpful.

KEY TAKEAWAYS 

✓ Trust is the foundation of every relationship.

✓ No relationship can thrive without trust.

✓ You can't love without trusting 

✓ Building trust requires effort and commitment from both parties involved.

✓ Broken trust can be repaired through sincere apologies, improvement on one's behavior or therapy.  

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