How Do You Overcome Trust Issues In A Relationship?
Any relationship–even a friendship–requires time to grow and trust to keep it going. If you care for each other and have had plenty of time together but find that your trust has become damaged, it may be time to talk. You know your relationship better than anyone, so apply this advice in a way that fits your situation. Before talking to anyone else, ask yourself some serious questions. Are the trust issues coming from you, your partner or the past? Generally, even when one person is clearly at fault, there are contributing factors from both sides–even if it’s one person making a mistake and the other overreacting. This creates a spiral of blame, anger and mistrust. Alternately, is the issue a relationship from your past that is affecting your attitudes toward the current one? Ask your closest friends and family for their opinions. Don’t lead them with your theories; instead, be open to their interpretations. Tell your partner during a calm conversation what you are thinking. Avoid p
