trust issues in a relationship can instigate fear and judgment can become clouded and doubt and suspicion may grow. once you get past the initial infatuation, however, and the relationship begins to blossom, you truly begin to learn where the relationship is headed and a deep foundation of trust can begin to develop or diffuse. sometimes, unfortunately, when either one or both people in a relationship have a hard time opening their hearts to trusting one another, it can grow …

trust issues are a very common problem in new relationships. having difficulty with trust is not an inherent and inseparable part of you. trust issues are just a consequence of bad experiences from your past. but they are not a part of you and they can be healed! if he or she rejects you because of your trust issues, or worse, tries to push you to do things you don’t feel ready for, well that’s a red major flag right …

trust—or the belief that someone or something can be relied on to do what they say they will—is a key element of social relationships and a foundation for cooperation. they are also more willing to share intimate information, which can reduce the risk of anxiety and depression and build a stronger sense of self. when trust is warranted, however, the return on investment can be great and significantly benefit mental well-being. research has also found that trustworthy people, especially leaders, …

kelli miller is a psychotherapist, author, and tv/radio host based in los angeles, california. kelli also facilitates groups for those struggling with alcohol and drug addiction as well as anger management groups. kelli was a host on la talk radio, a relationship expert for the examiner, and speaks globally. she received her msw (masters of social work) from the university of pennsylvania and a ba in sociology/health from the university of florida. there are 8 references cited in this article, …

unfortunately, life is full of experiences that can lead a person to believe that it’s not safe to trust anyone. there is a list a mile long of all of the trust destroying experiences that one can have. the first key to overcoming this problem is to identify the origin of the wound that caused the trust issues. the other kind of trust issue comes from the deeper wounds that create significant reasons to fear others. these kinds of experiences …