If there is one thing that any great relationship needs to thrive and survive, it’s trust. And there are several kinds of trust every relationship needs. If you can’t trust your partner, then that prevents you from making any big decisions that could take the relationship to the next level, and you will always be stuck in a sort of romantic limbo. Trust is big word on its own and encompasses dozens, perhaps more, different aspects of a relationship, so let’s break down five of the most important kinds of trust every relationship needs for both of you to enjoy a happy, healthy and long-lasting relationship.
One of the most important kinds of trust every relationship needs is that of faithfulness. Unless you and your partner have 100% trust in the fact that neither of you will stray from the relationship and cheat, you will never be able to fully commit to one another. A promise to be faithful is one of the most important in any relationship, and if you truly love the person you are with, it should also be one of the easiest to keep. If you find yourself tempted to break this specific form of trust, then the future of the relationship doesn’t look particularly strong.
The strongest relationships thrive in an environment where both parties feel totally safe and secure. Hurting one another, whether verbally, emotionally, or physically, is a big breach of this trust, and if it continues, then it is impossible for a healthy relationship to thrive amidst anger and negative energy.
You need to make sure that both you and your partner are in the relationship for the right reasons. That includes unconditional love rather than any other ulterior motives like financial security, fear of being alone or a rebound from a previous relationship. It is only when you trust that he is here because he truly loves you that you can open yourself up to him fully.
You need to trust in the fact that your partner is in this for the long haul and won’t call things off at the first sign of conflict or tension. Healthy relationships are all about working through a problem and coming out stronger on the other side, not just leaving and running for the hills at the first sign of an argument. Both of you need to feel free to voice your complaints and concerns without risking your partner calling it a day. Walking on eggs shells just to keep something from blowing up is no way to live.
There comes a time in every relationship when you have to reach a level of trust that ensures that your partner has become your main priority in life, above things like friends and extended family. The only ways this works is if both of you feel the same way, because that it when you know that you can confidently move to the next steps of creating a new future with this person, on a level playing field of love and respect.
Trust is fundamental to any relationship but it’s important to know the types of trust as well as your expectations of yourself and your partner.