The Indispensable Role of Trust in Relationships!

Trust is the glue of life. It's the most essential ingredient in effective communication. It's the foundational principle that holds all relationships together.

- IT Kruger

In every connection, trust is needed.
It is the cornerstone of any successful relationship, whether personal, business or professional. Trust is essential for building strong, lasting bonds. The importance of trust cannot be over stressed, as it forms the foundation of mutual understanding, respect, and cooperation.

Trust enables open and honest dialogue amongst individuals, facilitates effective communication, collaboration and conflict resolution.

A relationship built on trust allows the individuals involved to be themselves, to be be open, share thoughts, feelings, and emotions without fear of judgment.

Trust encourages accountability. It motivates individuals to take responsibility for their actions, inactions and commitments.

With trust, one is assured of emotional well-being and security in a relationship, thereby reducing anxiety and stress, often found in relationships lacking of trust.

I value trust highly and I consistently strive to foster trust in my relationships, dealings and interactions, whether personal or professional. I do this because I expect the other party or parties to do the same, too.

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I often find it challenging establishing a meaningful connection with anyone who isn't trustworthy, and cannot demonstrate reliability and honesty. Even if I decide to, it will be the case of "using a long a spoon while eating with the devil". When someone cannot adhere to agreements and will equally shirk responsibility is a red flag for trust issues.

Betrayal, infidelity, deception, lies, secrecy are equally things that can make me loose trust in someone or a relationship.

Broken promises, unfulfilled commitments or repeated disappointments often cause cracks in relationships. Some persons are quick to make promises but fail to keep them after. For some it has become a habit, and this is bad. Anyone exhibiting such behavior won't earn my trust.

Transparency, openness, truthfulness, are the bedrock of a happy and lasting relationship. But when these are lacking, the bonds of such relationship is weakened. It can even lead to separation.

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Many individuals have suffered emotional abuse, gaslighting, manipulation in their relationships. Some have had their lives taken away just because they decided to love and stick with their partners. Some have equally been deceived, exploited financially, leading to bankruptcy. If someone puts me through such pains and hurt, trusting them again is a non-negotiable boundary. No way, I deserve better than to be hurt repeatedly. My life and well-being matters a lot, and I'll protect it with every fiber in me. 😂

Thank you for reading.

This piece was inspired by the QC Community Weekly Contest #116 - "Trust"

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