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6 ways to build trust in a relationship

TIMESOFINDIA.COM | Last updated on - Oct 7, 2022, 11:00 IST
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Here's how you can do it

Trust in a relationship is foremost. If there is no trust, any relationship is doomed. Sometimes, when trust is lost due to whatever reason, and we still want the relationship to work, there are ways to build it all back but you do need patience for the same as these things cannot be built back in a day. So there are 6 ways that can help build trust in your relationship.

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Work on your mistakes

If you have been making mistakes and saying sorry repeatedly without really working on them then it is time to wake up and let your partner know that they can trust you and that your words hold weight.

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Communicate

To build trust, you must begin practicing open communication if not already. Don't be secretive about anything with your partner. The more secrets you keep, the worse it will get. Secrecy erodes trust slowly like slow poison in a relationship. It gets better when you both slowly come on to the same page. This makes you both feel closer. Open communication makes both partners trust each other, let their respective guard down and it is the best advice anyone would give you.

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Create positive experiences

To build trust in all offices and work places, you must have noticed that there are trust building exercises for teams for a better work culture. The same translates into a relationship. You must do activities together to build trust. Create positive experiences together. Join some games, try cooking and gardening together, etc. You could even join some dance classes for fun.

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Take responsibility

You must take responsibility in your relationship especially if it is a marriage. All the burden cannot be on one person. Once you have established those rules, the responsibilities follow through. Do not give your partner that window to feel that you cannot be trusted. A mistake once or twice is human but a regular charade can make your partner lose trust in you.

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Be honest

This is the most important point and it goes without saying that lies can only worsen your relationship. Be honest about everything with your partner. Tell the truth and remember that lies diminish trustworthiness. If you do not like something your partner said, let them know. If you met a former crush and you know it has no romantic meaning behind it anymore, let your partner know. Be true.

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Express your feelings

It is not just criticism that should be expressed. In a relationship, it is important to show your feelings and love. It is crucial that you let your person know that you love them, care for them and not just with words, physically as well. Telling someone they are wrong all the time, or only things that disturb you, can be very hurtful for a person. It breaks them down slowly. The moment you just say and express your feelings, the entire day of a person can change. You are also building a sense of trust in that person, encouraging them too to open up to you.



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