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Friday, January 9, 2009

Build Relationship Trust

In the world of relationships everyone has their own theory on what works to build relationship trust. The thing is that we may have a theory but lots of times our theory proves wrong and things just don't work. However everyone needs a base to work off of. Below is a base I a supplying for you. Just remember it's not gospel but rather a path should you choose to use it.

1. You need to know and believe that your partner will always be by your side. Trust is probably the most important part of any relationship. The only way you will build this in a long term relationship is on a daily basis.

2. If you tell your partner something make sure you mean it. Don't just say what you think they want to hear. Almost every time your body language will give you away if you are saying the wrong things. By crawling around any subject you may think you are avoiding confrontation. However you are doing nothing to build relationship trust.

3. Now when you say something make sure you follow through. You are building credibility this way. If you keep saying things but not following through you are taking a serious toll on the trust in a relationship.

4. If you set out doubting your partner's abilities then you have serious issues. These are issues you really want no part in. You really shouldn't be in a relationship if you doubt your partner's competency. This is going to wear thin real quickly and that's something no one needs.

5. No one is perfect and if you expect your partner to be that way then you will never build relationship trust. We all have strengths and we all have weaknesses. However at the end of the day we have to understand that everyone has their faults.

6. If you want to drive a wedge into a relationships then keeping secrets is probably the best way to do that. You may think its OK at first but eventually secrets do come out in the open. Once your partner finds out you were keeping one secret then they are always wondering about others.

7. Be open and honest. We all have needs of some sort. Don't be scared to make them known. That doesn't mean everything is about you but what it does mean is that the both of you can start working towards a happy medium of some sort. Happy mediums are very important when it comes time to build relationship trust.

8. All relationships have issues. Just don't hide from those issues. The sooner both of you confront the issues, the sooner you can move on. However if you don't deal with the issues you are almost certainly looking at an end coming to the relationship sooner than later.

To build relationship trust can be very difficult in any relationship. However it is a necessary step that needs to be dealt with. So I suggest just move forward and don't do anything to have your trust questioned.

I have no certificates on my walls, I have no degrees from anywhere. What I do have is a lifetime of experiences to help others with their relationship issues. I think life skills are more important than any others out there. So yes I would say I am very qualified to give advice on your relationship topics.

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