Imagine youre in an committed, monogamous relationship.
Your partner is going out with their friends, and you are not worried about them cheating.
They get a text message from an attractive person, and you have peace of mind.
They go to lunch with an old friend, and you believe they are truly only going to lunch.
You share a secret with your partner, and you know they will not tell a soul.
They get a DM from someone, and you know they are not flirting behind your back.
Without trust between partners, every moment would become anxiety-provoking and filled with uncertainty.
What is trust?
In relationships, trust is the faith you have in your partner that they will remain loyal to you.
Therefore, trust is one of the most important things to have in a relationship.
If you do not have trust, you really dont have anything.
Many times, when we think of trust being broken, we automatically think of cheating on our partner.
The interesting thing about trust is that it goes both ways.
To be fully trusting of your partner, you have tobe trustworthy.
Trust cannot be demanded.
Lets dive into some signs that you or your partner may have issues with trust in your relationship.
Signs of lack of trust in a relationship.
How to rebuild trust.
The bottom line is, building trust is a two-way process.