5 Surefire Tips for Building Trust in a Relationship
There are many factors that can contribute to the success of a relationship, however, of those factors trust is one of the most important. The following seven methods are guaranteed to grow your connection by improving the level of trust in a relationship.
#1 Be Reliably Predictable
First, as I mentioned in the opening paragraph, you need to be predictable. This goes against the common notion that you need to “stir things up” to keep the romance alive. Sure, going to a new restaurant or giving a surprise gift can be nice, but most of all, we need things to be consistent and steady in order to make our relationships work. Consider that trust in a relationship is built on being reliable day in and day out.
Next, you need to make sure that your words always match your actions. If you say you will do something, make sure that you follow through. This will help build the confidence your partner has in you. The more you demonstrate that your word can be depended upon, the more they are going to trust you and what you have to say.
#2 Give Your Trust
If your partner thinks that you don’t trust them, they may feel less inclined to take the extra step in the relationship. Additionally, if you make your trust in them known, they are more likely to go out of their way in order to meet your expectations.
#3 Don’t Keep Secrets from Them
Secrets destroy the trust in a relationship. Be honest and open. Assume everything you know will eventually come out. Secrets require enormous energy on your part. That is energy that could be going into building the relationship.
#4 Communicate Freely
Openly discuss your needs and views with your partner. Open communication will let both of you feel as though you can talk about anything together.
#5 Always Work to Grow the Relationship
This is an area where many relationships fail. Realize that the relationship needs constant tending to and nurturing.
When you decide to work on trust in a relationship, you are bound to encounter a little pain. However, as you work through this pain, you will not only become stronger as an individual, you will also strengthen your coupledom.
February 23, 2010 by admin
Filed under Love Relationship Advice
My husband and I were married on July 2 2011. Early in our relationship I asked him a direct question about who a woman was in a picture I had found. He responded with a lie. I didn’t handle it very well. I fought against getting married until I knew I could trust him again 100% but he was very persistant in getting married and his actions seemed sincere as he was very loving, tender, and consistant. Presently, I am still very hurt by the lie and more so because he changed after July 2. His actions now seem distant, somewhat uncaring and some of his words sting. I thought he understood but I don’t think he really does. Now, after 22 yrs of being divorced and holding out for my soul mate and best friend, I feel betrayed and so lost. I do not know how to trust him again. What do I do?