the problem with trust issues from a past relationship is that it can cause you to react to something in your current relationship based on those issues and not the truth of the present. if your trust issues stem from a past relationship where your ex was untrustworthy, it’s important to remind yourself that your current partner is not them. one great way to make clear to yourself what you want in a relationship is to write it down. a …
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 …
1. you’re going to accuse him of things he’d never do. that doesn’t silence the paranoia in the back of your brain. 2. you’re going to push him away. if you leave him, then he doesn’t have the chance to hurt you. 3. you’re going to read too much into the little things. going to the gym more often? he must cheating. 4. you’re going to hide your feelings. if you were 100% honest with him, he’d leave you. you …
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, …
maybe before the betrayal, you did trust people. you trusted that bosses and people in authority would have integrity. if a vase is shattered, you can glue the pieces together, but it is not the same. “how could this person that i trusted, that i respected, and that i loved, lie to me, cheat on me, and stab me in the back?” it is appalling. some even say, “i don’t trust anybody,” and turn to animals for social support. so …