Trust

As we begin to get to know someone and see how he or she reacts in different situations, we are able to predict how they will respond and therefore will begin to trust them. Trust in a practical sense means that you place confidence in someone that they will behave in a certain way – to be honest with you, faithful to you, keep promises and confidences and will not abandon you. It is something you come to depend on in that person. We develop a feeling of security and let down our guard by allowing ourselves to become more vulnerable. We can become closer and more open with the other person.
If this trust is broken, for whatever reason the trust building process needs to start all over. Even after an apology and forgiveness is worked on, the trust between you both need to be built back up again. It is totally separate from forgiveness and will take time to rebuild.
Trust is vital in a marriage relationship – it needs to be treasured and not taken for granted. It is the foundation of your relationship and creates the connection between the two of you. It does not come easily, and can easily be bruised or broken; but if it is a priority in your relationship you will reap the benefits.

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