Tips To Build Trust In Your Relationship

When we trust our loved ones, it’s because we feel safe and secure with them and know they will not harm or violate us.

Trust is the foundation of relationships because it permits us to be emotionally vulnerable and open without having to defensively protect ourselves.

This article discusses the importance of trust in relationships and offers some suggestions for how to build trust with your partner.

The Importance of Trust in Relationships

Promotes Positivity.

In relationships, trust is vital because it helps you to be more open and giving. When we trust our partners, we’re more likely to forgive and accept them because we know they have our backs.

Reduces Relationship  Conflict.

Trust also helps us deal with conflict. When we trust our partners, we’re more willing to overlook issues or be more keen to find solutions because we feel allied in areas that mean the most to us. Even if our partner disappoints us, if we trust them, we’re more likely to give them the benefit of the doubt.

Increases Closeness.

Establishing trust creates a strong bond and a solid foundation to grow from. Knowing we can trust our partners promotes a sense of security and connection. When you trust your spouse, you’d know that your partner has your back and can be depended on for comfort, care, and support.

Impact of Lack of Trust

Lack of Intimacy in a Relationship: Intimacy tends to decline when a relationship lacks trust. For example: If your partner cheats, you will most likely choose to emotionally and physically distance yourself from them.

Negativity: If you feel wronged by your partner, you may become fixated on that sensation. This may drive you to withdraw from them as well as feel angry or frustrated. Such negative emotions can trap negative energy into your bodies and create overall tension in your relationship.

A lack of concentration: A lack of trust can lead to a lack of concentration, especially if you are always worried or wondering what the other person is really thinking, feeling, or doing. This can leave you stressed and start affecting multiple areas of your life including work and social life.

Fear: Fear and anxiety can arise from a lack of trust. You can be worried about what your spouse will do next, for example. Infidelity is something that can be hard to recover from, no matter how long ago it was. 

How to Rebuild Trust

If trust has been broken in a relationship, there are a few things that you can do to rebuild your connection:

Together, create new good experiences.

Re-establish your intimate connection through excitement. Often, the issue is the fact that you’ve fallen out with them in general; it’s not just about a lack of trust. So, refresh your relationship regularly with new experiences. It can be as simple as visiting new places for dates. You could also try adrenaline-filled activities that involve trust like bungee jumping or skydiving. This will strengthen your bond as a couple and allow you to feel safer around each other.

Talk to one another.

Effective communication is key. After an incident of betrayal, we may end up holding grudges. It can be challenging to just open up and tell them how we truly feel, but it’s necessary. In order to rebuild your bond, you need to allow yourselves to be honest and vulnerable. If you are unable to communicate effectively, you can consider involving a counselor to help bring you two closer to a middle ground.

Be consistent.

Trust isn’t built overnight. It takes a lot of time and effort to create and strengthen your bond. Try having a fixed, yet flexible routine, to keep track of your progress. For example: doing a certain activity once a week. Even on days that feel difficult, remain consistent. Small steps will lead you to a more peaceful relationship in the long run.

Patience is also essential. It may take time to build trust, but trying to improve your relationship will eventually help you restore those broken relationships.

If you are having difficulties resolving your trust issues with your partner, you can seek support from an intimacy counsellor.