How to Gain One's Trust & Love in a Relationship

Show that you can be trusted in your relationship.

A good relationship takes time and effort. You must be willing to work at a relationship if you truly care about the other person. You must take your partner's feelings into consideration and be conscious of your actions. Love and trust can be built in a relationship with a bit of work. You just need to believe in yourself and your relationship and make an effort to employ a few simple techniques to build long-lasting trust and love.

Instructions

1. Be honest. Always tell the truth. Getting caught in a lie is a quick way to lose trust and cause fear in your relationship. Honesty creates trust.

2. Live up to your promises. Follow through with your words. Your partner needs to believe in you when you say you will do something.

3. Be consistent in your behavior. Show that you have the same overall demeanor with everyone. If you act erratic in your behavior, your integrity will be questioned. When this happens, loss of trust can occur.

4. Be willing to sacrifice. For instance, if your partner needs your help around the house, you may have to cancel plans with friends. This shows your partner their needs are important to you, and that you love them.

5. Show respect. By respecting your partner's beliefs, you are showing your love. Always allow your partner to express an opinion without fear of reprisal. Your partner needs to feel safe and secure with you.

6. Show appreciation and love. Express yourself with physical acts of affection, such as hugs. Never negelct to say, "I love you." Over, time, your partner will grow to trust and love you.

References

• WebMD: Seven Relationship Problems and How to Solve Them
• National Healthy Marriage Resource Center: Why Trust Matters in Relationships and Marriage
• Psychology Today: How Will I Know I Can Trust Him; Charles D. Schmitz, Ph.D, et al