How to Make a Guy Trust Me Again
Once trust in a relationship is lost, it is often very difficult to regain it back again. A guy may lose trust when he realizes his partner has attempted to deceive him in some way. It can be difficult for him to believe the promises his partner makes if he realizes that person has lied to him. If his partner has taken the deceit even further by stepping outside of the relationship and having an affair, then it will take a lot of work to regain the trust that has been lost.
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Admit what you have done. If he has figured out your betrayal, don't attempt to lie your way out of it. Continuing to deceive him will only compromise his trust in you even more.
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Look at the situation through his eyes. Putting yourself in another person's shoes helps you build feelings of empathy. If you have cheated on him, then imagine how you would feel if he cheated on you. You must understand his pain in order to understand how to make things right again.
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Let him know you understand what your actions could have cost the relationship and that the betrayal was not worth the consequences, according to Melody Chase, a relationship counselor writing for Socyberty.com.
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Express your concern for his feelings. If you hide behind your shame and avoid delving into what he is going through, he may think that you are being cold and careless.
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Answer any questions he asks you about the situation. He may not be able to move on until he feels he has been given closure.
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Express your respect and appreciation for him. If a man believes you respect and appreciate him, it will be easier for him to believe you will not do anything else to risk losing him.
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Open up to him and let him know you trust him with your secrets. Be honest about everything. If he feels you trust him, it will be easier for him to return the trust. It will also heighten his comfort level with you because you will be building more of a connection with each other.
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