Trust

Trust is the cornerstone of any relationship whether is is familial, platonic, or romantic. i was speaking with a friend earlier to day and we were discussing whether a person should have to show that he/she can be trusted or should you give a person the benefit of the doubt and trust them unless he/she gives you a reason not to trust him/her? I'm a natural cynic so I, of course, believe that one has to give me a reason to trust him/her. I know I have trust issues. I always have been distrustful of people. People have always let me down so I grew up depending on myself and not trusting anyone to help me. Trust requires you to have faith in people and I'm a little short on that these days. i don't necessarily enjoy being so cynical and pessimistic but i don't really know any other way to be. Change is hard to come by.

Some people's trust issues have sabotaged their relationships with their significant others. They question what the other person is doing constantly and accuse them of cheating all because they have issues trusting. Although I have trust issues they have never been unsubstantiated. I'm usually right when it comes to distrusting someone. But I still wish I could have more faith in people. Trust or rather lack thereof can be a major roadblock to developing meaningful relationships with others. Sometimes you do have to take a chance on people. It may pay off and you may end up with a friend for life or with the man/woman of your dream or the job of your dream. Of course it could also come back to bite you in the butt and hurt you in the process, but isn't life about taking chances? So I am vowing here and now to try and be more trusting and to at least give people the benefit of the doubt. I'll keep you informed on how it works out. Wish me good luck!!!!