Do You Want Trust Back In Your Relationship?
TRUST is hard to earn, but easy to lose. And without TRUST,
relationships come apart quickly.
Trust is the belief that a partner has your best interest at
heart. And it is impossible to have a healthy relationship
without trust.
Trust is a two-way street. Trust involves telling the truth AND
being open to hearing what a partner has to say. But, sometimes
the truth can be difficult to tell OR hear. When this happens,
trust gets damaged and must be repaired.
Relationships are important - without doubt, one of the most
important things we have.
At the same time, relationships are difficult, full of problems,
and hard to maintain. So, knowing how to rebuild trust is an
important skill to master.
Why is it important to rebuild trust?
For starters, being able to repair trust is essential to keeping
a close, healthy relationship. And close relationships provide
many benefits.
Individuals in close, healthy relationships live longer and
enjoy better health. This gain is undoubtedly due to the fact
that people in close relationships have a built-in emotional and
physical support system - someone to care for them and provide
comfort in times of need. Not only do people in close
relationships live longer, but they report being happier and
more satisfied with life than individuals who have a difficult
time maintaining a healthy relationship.
Having a close relationship also provides many tangible
benefits. Sharing resources with another person is a great way
to get ahead in life. Two people working together can live
better than what either person could do on their own. When
individuals find someone to share life with both people come out
ahead.
Furthermore, people in close relationships also receive more
social support - that is, having someone who is attentive to
their needs and concerns. And having social support creates a
lot of benefits. Knowing that someone cares, allows individuals
to handle life's problems more effectively. People who feel
loved and supported make better decisions with less stress and
anxiety.
Finally, having a companion makes life more enjoyable. Having
someone to share life's little things, like walking the dog,
watching TV, eating meals is important; it makes life more
entertaining and enjoyable.
All told, close relationships provide enormous benefits to
people who are able to maintain healthy relationships.