What Is Relationship Trust?
All human relationships are based upon some level of trust. Whether that trust is a complete trust or the mutual understanding that there is no trust at all, trust is still a component of the relationship in question. This subject is constantly tested throughout relationships, and the true definition of it often comes under question.
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Trust: A Definition
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According to Dictionary.com, the word "trust" has many different definitions. The definition that is most applicable to relationships reads, "reliance on the integrity, strength, ability, surety, etc., of a person or thing; confidence." The issue of trust is more complex than reading a definition.
What Is Trust?
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The main component of trust is respect. It is not only having respect for the other person, but having respect for the other elements of his world. Allowing that person to have his own space, friends and business that is outside of you is, in essence, trusting that person to a certain degree.
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Relationship Trust
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Trust can be something that makes or breaks any relationship as it can guide how the two in that relationship interact with each other and without each other. Each partner must be as trusting of each other as she is with herself. If there is an imbalance in trust, the relationship is vulnerable to becoming unhealthy.
Working with Trust
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Like most things, trust is earned over time and can often take a long time to build; however, it can be lost in an instant. Telling the truth and keeping your cards face up on the table can help your partner trust you. Encourage him to do the same and your trust/relationship can grow. Don't keep secrets, and don't listen to third-party stories. Trust is hard work and is not always easy.
Learning More About Trust
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There exists a plethora of self-help courses, seminars and books that claim to hold the secrets to relationship bliss, honesty and trust. However, eliminating jealousy and keeping lines of communication open are things that will never hurt you or your significant other.
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