9 Great Ways to Earn Someone's Trust Back ...

1 Admit Your Mistake

Admitting where you’ve gone wrong is one of the first ways to earn someone’s trust back. Apologizing is key, but be sure not to drown your loved one in a sea of your regrets. Say a heartfelt 'I'm sorry' and let the healing process begin. They will appreciate that you've taken the time to recognize your mistakes.

2 Be Humble

You’re the one who’s been led astray, so don’t expect the person you hurt to be singing your praises in the immediate future. It’s always difficult for me to face my own flaws, so I regularly remind myself that we all make mistakes. What’s important is that you’re on the path to mending your broken relationship and to earning his trust back. Remember, you're the one that's broken the trust.

3 Have Patience

One of the best ways to earn someone’s trust back is simply to wait it out. Don’t freak out when the person you’ve hurt pushes you away or needs time to think things through. Instead, aim to make necessary improvements to your own life and earn trust back little by little.

4 Make Noticeable Changes

No, huge changes won’t happen overnight, but baby steps can make all the difference. Chances are, your loved one knows even the minutest details about your behavior. For example, I can be impatient at times and get lost in my own thoughts. After having a fight with my girlfriend, I made an effort to improve the way I communicate –and it worked wonders!

5 Don’t Forget the Little Things

If you desire to earn that special someone’s trust back, the devil’s in the details. If you know that your loved one is preparing for a huge presentation at work or has been having family troubles, be there in any way possible. Even if he or she isn’t ready to chat in person, send a card or leave a voicemail –it can take you from zero to (almost) hero.

6 Never, Ever Lie

If you’re one to tell little white lies, you’ll need to stop those in their tracks. Lying is one way to pretty much ensure that the person you’re looking to make amends with never trusts you again. Just don’t do it!

7 Keep Your Issues Private

This is one surefire way to earn someone’s trust back. If you’ve had a huge fight with your loved one, don’t text, tweet, or call your gal pals about it. While it’s normal to talk it over with your BFF, avoid spreading your business around or venting. If you talk about your troubles to someone else, chances are they’ll tell the next person they see…and on and on. See where I’m going with this?

8 Be Thoughtful

Now’s the time to break out the mixed tapes and fresh flowers. Again, don’t overdo it (you don’t want to look like you’re trying too hard). Once my special someone indicated wanting to see me again, I’d plan a small picnic with homemade goodies. So, if you know something he or she would be really into, go ahead and make it happen!

9 Don’t Make the Same Mistake Twice

The most important way to earn someone’s trust back is to never make the offending mistake again. Whether you’ve lied, cheated, or stuck your nose in places it shouldn’t have been (or all three!), you have to put your past to rest if you want your loved one in your future.

These are some of the best ways to begin earning someone’s trust back. Are you going to use any of these tips to win back the person you’ve hurt? How have you made people trust you again?

Top Image Source: weheartit.com