Trust in a relationship

By Sharon Eriksson

TRUST in a relationship

Why do couples have trust issues and how can they resolve them?

Trust is crucial in relationships, but it can be fragile and needs care to grow and thrive.

Building trust is challenging, requiring constant honesty and integrity.

It takes long to build trust and is the quickest, easiest thing to lose.

Our upbringing and the relationships we’ve seen around us significantly shape our ability to trust.

Our relationships with parents, family, friends, and ex-partners all impact how we see and value trust. Every interaction plays a role in shaping our perceptions.

Additionally, we closely associate trust with respect.

This reciprocal relationship between trust and respect underscores their importance in creating a secure and supportive relationship environment. Trust is essential for strong relationships. Lack of it can lead to distrust and uncertainty, that may eventually lead to breakups.

Trust is the foundation of any relationship.

The Impact of Trust Issues on Relationships

Reluctance to Open: Opening to our partner is often harder than it should be. A lot is at stake, everything you have built together, experienced together.

You achieved some of the goals you had at the start of the relationship, but not all of them. You feel a sense of disappointment and uncertainty about whether you will ever accomplish them. 

Being open involves embracing the risk of unsettling the balance. What appears safe and manageable at present might shift once you express your innermost thoughts.

What could be your partner’s reaction? How might their opinion of you shift?And, what if your disclosure exacerbates the situation?

Someone might exhibit excessive control due to their trust issues and desire to prevent being hurt or betrayed. This behavior may stem from a desire to protect the relationship. It may cause the other partner to feel restricted in their autonomy.

Checking or controlling someone too much can damage trust and show you don’t trust their judgment. This can affect the level of trust you’re trying to create. Fixing the main reasons for trust issues is important to make sure both partners feel respected and safe in the relationship.

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TRUST in a relationship

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